Guessing
Movie Timeline
wait, was that before or after this one?
A movie summed up in one wonky sentence. Everyone slots it into their own timeline: get it right and it’s yours! Bonus for naming it. Alone, you get 3 lives.
- 1–10 players
- about 6 min
- Family · Adults
Free until November 30 Public beta. After that, part of the subscription.
How to play
You start with one movie, title and year showing. Then the TV sums up a mystery movie in one wonky sentence.
On your phone, slot it before, between or after your movies. Right spot? It joins your timeline.
Name the movie to earn a ticket that shows a later movie's decade. First to 8 cards wins.
the bragging rights
How to win
- Every movie you place right: one more card on your timeline.
- First to 8 cards wins.
- A tie? Most titles named wins, or the win is shared.
see it before you play
A round, step by step
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The setup
You start with one movie, title and year showing. Then the TV sums up a mystery movie in one wonky sentence.
1 / 4
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The play
On your phone, slot it before, between or after your movies. Right spot? It joins your timeline.
2 / 4
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The reveal
Name the movie to earn a ticket that shows a later movie's decade. First to 8 cards wins.
3 / 4
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The scores
End of the game. First to 8 cards wins.
4 / 4
On the TV and on your phone
On the TV
The mystery movie's plot, then everyone's timeline with its years.
On your phone
Your timeline to slot the movie into, plus four titles to pick from for the bonus.
Movie Timeline: questions
How many people can play Movie Timeline?
1 to 10 players. Everyone plays on their own phone, and guests never pay.
Do we need an app or controllers?
No. Open pantouflard.ca/tv on the TV (a browser, a Chromecast or a plugged-in laptop). Phones scan the code and play in their browser.
Is Movie Timeline free?
Yes, during the beta. Free until November 30. After that, it's part of the host's subscription. Guests never pay.
Is it OK for kids?
Yes. The host picks the tone in the lobby: Family keeps every prompt friendly, Adults makes them spicier.
How long does a game take?
Count on about 6 min.
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Lights, camera, guess!
Open Pantouflard on your TV, everyone scans in, and you're playing.