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PriceTimeMachine

Pin where 10 iconic products were invented, guess what they cost at launch, then see what that's worth today. Same 10 for everyone, every day.
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What is PriceTimeMachine?

PriceTimeMachine is a daily quiz that asks where a well-known product was invented and what it cost when it first went on sale. Each round reveals the original launch price and adjusts it for inflation to show what that amount would be worth today. The same 10 questions are shared by everyone each day, and scores count toward a leaderboard.

Editor takes
Nothing beats spinning the globe and zooming in to place an invention—finally, geography gets the spotlight it deserves.
Sol · The Globetrotter
Perfect little break game: ten quick rounds, no fuss, and I can play while my coffee cools.
Mara · The Commuter
Clever double challenge, but the scoring is vague—I want clearer feedback on how location and price combine.
Viktor · The Purist
The real hook is watching old inventions get their inflation-adjusted due—a price tag remix across the eras.
Desmond · The Crate-Digger

How to play PriceTimeMachine

You start each round with a globe: drop a pin on the location where the item was invented, designed, first made, or first sold. Then guess its original launch price in US dollars by choosing a preset amount or typing an exact figure. After locking in your answers, you see the real price, today's equivalent, and how far your pin was from the correct place.

Tips & strategy

  • Zoom in before dropping your pin, since place names appear as you zoom.
  • Read the prompt carefully: it asks for where the item was invented or first made, not where it was later produced.
  • If you prefer, switch to the flat map view to place your pin.
  • Think about the era and what similar items cost at the time when estimating the launch price.
  • You can type an exact dollar amount if you're confident, instead of using the preset choices.

Frequently asked questions

Is PriceTimeMachine free to play?

Yes, you can play the daily challenge directly. There is also an option to create a free account, which lets you join the leaderboard.

How often does the daily challenge update?

It updates every day. The site describes it as a fresh challenge where the same 10 questions are the same for everyone that day.

Are there other ways to play besides the daily challenge?

Yes. There are categories for practice with random questions, including All eras, Gaming & tech, Toys & childhood, Food & drinks, Cars & transport, and Big purchases.

Does my score count on the leaderboard?

The daily challenge counts for the leaderboard. You can sign in or create a free account to take part.

Where to play

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