What the fact?! The history of Video Games

Buró · Board game · 2026
2–10 15–30 min
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RECOMMENDED

Video game fans and trivia lovers will have a blast with this party game full of fun facts and challenges.

Highlights
  • Perfect for video game fans
  • Great for group fun
  • Interesting and quirky facts
Keep in mind
  • Might be tough for non-gamers
  • Some answers are very specific
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About the game

What you do in a play session

What the fact?! The History of Video Games is a card game that dives into the history of video games with questions and trivia about the most iconic games, legendary consoles, and random facts every gamer should know. The deck includes 102 cards with questions about video game history. To start, players draw a random card, read it aloud, and reveal the answer, which becomes the starting point in the data row. On your turn, draw the first question from the deck and, without seeing the answer, place it to the left or right of your starting card. If you think the answer is greater than the number in the data row, place it to the left; if smaller, to the right. After placing the card, flip it to see if you were correct. If right, it's the next player's turn; if wrong, you keep the card. Two wrong guesses, and you're out! As the game progresses, the data row grows, and you'll need to consider all cards when placing your next question.

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2–10 players
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Publisher Buró
Designer Michel Fischman

Frequently Asked Questions

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How many players can join?
2 to 10 players, great for large groups and parties.
How long does a game last?
Between 15 and 30 minutes, depending on the number of players and mistakes.
Do I need to be a video game expert to play?
No, but knowing some basic facts helps. Some questions are very specific!
What's included in the box?
102 cards with questions and answers about video game history.
Is it hard to learn?
No, the rules are simple and the game is very intuitive.