2000s music trivia: guess the year of noughties songs
The 2000s are close enough that everyone knows the songs and far enough that nobody can quite say the year. That makes it a great decade for a guessing game.
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.
This was the decade of portable music players and downloads, of talent shows and ringtones, of pop-punk, R&B, hip hop and indie bands on the same radio stations. Production got bright and sharp, and genres crossed over more than before.
Songs from 2001 and 2007 can feel like they came from one era, which is exactly why every round starts a debate.
What helps you date a 2000s song
A few clues are worth listening for.
Production polish
Bright, loud masters and tuned vocals grow more common through the decade.
Genre waves
Pop-punk, nu metal, indie guitar revival, crunk and dance-pop each peak in different years.
Collaborations
Guest rap verses and featured artists become a regular feature in the middle of the decade.
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.
Within a few years
Your row holds a song from 2002 and one from 2009. Where does a new fragment fit?
Lock in a year
Within 1 year scores 800 and within 10 years scores 100 in Year Rush.
Beat the clock
Pick the 30 second limit for a calm game, or 15 seconds for a fast one.
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
Think of the format
Ringtones, download culture and early video sites shaped the songs of the decade.
Mix with the nineties
The line between the two decades is blurry, which makes for tricky and fun gaps.
Go for Year Rush
A noughties crowd tends to call out answers, and Year Rush rewards that energy.
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 2000s deck?
Public decks change over time. Look at the list on the play page or make your own deck from a playlist.
Is it good for students?
Yes. Most players know many of these songs and cannot place the year, which makes it competitive.
Can I play without a TV?
Yes, with Pass the phone. A party room works best on a big screen.
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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