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History Games

From history quizzes to the guti and pen fights of childhood — put events in order, guess from clues, tell fact from myth, or play a round with a friend. Every answer comes with the real story. Printed card versions are on the way.

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  1. Game 1

    Guti

    3, 5 & 12 Guti — Board Game

    The board game drawn on the ground — now on your phone, against the computer or a friend

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  2. Game 2

    Pen Fight

    Pen Fight

    The school-bench battle — flick your pen and knock the other one off the table

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  3. Game 3

    Where Did My Money Go?

    Amar Taka Gelo Koi — Inflation Game

    Same note, lighter shopping bag — learn how inflation works by playing

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