2010s music trivia: guess the year of songs from the 2010s
Streaming changed how we listen during the 2010s, and the songs moved fast. Years blur together here, so this is the decade where a small error in the guess is normal.
Free to try. Whoever starts the game logs in with an email code, no password. Players who join a party room need no account and no app.
Playlists and streaming services made it normal to hear a track from last month next to one from ten years ago. Songs spread quickly through video sites and social media, so a hit could be everywhere within weeks.
That speed makes the decade hard to time. A guess within a few years is a good result, and Year Rush rewards exactly that.
What helps you date a 2010s song
A few clues are worth listening for.
Dance and electronic
Big festival drops and electronic pop are common in the early and middle years of the decade.
Trap-influenced beats
Hi-hat rolls and deep bass appear in pop and hip hop more and more toward the end.
Global crossovers
Songs in many languages reach worldwide charts, so the language alone says little about the year.
Sample question styles
These are the kinds of decisions a round asks of you. No song is named here, it only shows the kind of questions.
Close call
Your row holds songs from 2011 and 2013. Is the new fragment before, between or after them?
Wide range, small stakes
A guess within 3 years scores 500 in Year Rush, so playing safe still pays.
Name it, too
Naming title and artist adds 200 in Year Rush once the host confirms it.
The timeline in one look
A timeline is a row of songs in release order. You hear a new song, never its year, and decide where it fits between the songs already on the row. Get it right and the row grows.
Tips for a better game
Aim for the middle of the decade
When in doubt, 2015 is the safest bet in a Year Rush round.
Compare with your own memory
Where were you when the song was everywhere? Personal memory often pins the year.
Play with a younger crowd
Younger players know these songs best, which levels the field against older relatives.
Why it works at a party
No cards needed
Everything happens on screen, so there is nothing to print, shuffle or lose under the sofa.
Works in the browser
No app to install, not even for a party room. Open the page and play.
Three ways to play
One phone for a small group, or a party room with a big screen for a bigger crowd.
Prefer real cards?
Make your own card game: paste a playlist, print the PDF at home or order the printed cards.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a 2010s deck?
Public decks change over time. Check the deck list on the play page or make your own.
Which way of playing fits?
Year Rush for a group, Pass the phone for a few friends.
Are the full songs played?
No, previews of up to 30 seconds.
What does it cost to play?
Popular public decks are free to play. If you turn your own playlist into a deck, the first 100 cards of that deck are free.
Do players need an account or an app?
No app is needed. Whoever starts the game logs in with an email code, no password. Players who join a party room scan a QR code or type the 4 letter room code, then pick a name.
Ready for the first song?
Pick a deck, choose how you want to play and have the first round running within a minute.
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