# Timeline: Americana

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2014
- **BGG Rating**: 6.7
- **BGG Rank**: #4161
- **Players**: 2-8 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 15 min
- **Weight**: 1.11 / 5
- **Designers**: Frédéric Henry
- **Artists**: Nicolas Fructus, Xavier Collette
- **Publishers**: asmodee
- **Categories**: Card Game, Educational, Party Game, Trivia

## Verdict
Perfect for pop culture buffs looking for quick fun!Dynamic and very easy to learnGreat for large groupsFun memory challengeFast and intense sessionsRequires US pop culture knowledgeLanguage dependency (translation needed)RECOMMENDED

## Description
Ever had that moment where you think you know everything about history, only for someone to drop a card and leave you totally lost? Well, Timeline: Americana is exactly that challenge! Here, the focus isn't on memorizing boring textbook dates, but on diving into the popular culture that shaped the United States. Imagine having to decide if the first iPad came before or after an iconic sports event or a major musical discovery. It's a fast-paced journey mixing cinema icons, great inventions, landmark musical moments, and even American sports legends.

The gameplay is super straightforward and foolproof: each player receives a hand of cards, and the goal is simple: get rid of them as fast as possible. To do this, you must place your cards on the growing timeline on the table, trying to guess what came before and what came after. If you place the card correctly, you keep playing; if you miss, you're out for that turn! It's the kind of game that leads to hilarious debates like: 'How could Babe Ruth not have played before that?'.

This game is perfect for a quick fun session or to spice up a gathering with friends. It's light, dynamic, and above all, highly intuitive. Just one important detail: since the theme focuses on US history, you'll need some pop culture knowledge or, at the very least, a bit of luck to avoid misplacing your cards. It's the ideal game to test your memory and historical intuition without needing a thousand-page manual. If you enjoy quick logic challenges and want to learn something new while having fun, get your competitive spirit ready!

## FAQ
### How long does a game last?
It's super quick! A game takes about 15 minutes.

### How many players can play?
It's for 2 to 8 players, making it great for parties.

### Is the game hard to learn?
Not at all! The rules are simple and you'll learn in seconds.

### Do I need to know a lot about history?
You don't need to be a historian, but knowing some US pop culture definitely helps!

### Is the game in Portuguese?
The original version is in English, so you might need a translation or a cheat sheet.