Time is Brain

Number of players:

2-6

Objective:

Sequence key events in the history of neurology in correct chronological order, demonstrating an understanding of major milestones, figures, and discoveries that have shaped the field.

Materials needed:

Time is Brain Cards

Setup:

Print and cut out Time is Brain Cards.
Shuffle and place them face down on the table.

Gameplay:

Each player draws one card, reads the event and year aloud, and places it face up in front of them to start their personal timeline.
The first player draws a card from the deck and reads the event aloud without revealing the year.
The next player (Player #2) must decide where this new event fits relative to the cards in their own timeline—either before, after, or between the events already placed.
If two events occurred in the same year, the new card can be placed before or after the card with the identical year.
Correct guess: If the player guesses the correct position, they keep the card and insert it into their timeline in the right spot.
Then, they draw a card and read it aloud for the next player (Player #3), and play continues clockwise.
Incorrect Guess: If the player is incorrect, the card passes to the next player, who attempts to place it correctly in their own timeline. This continues until all players have had a chance to guess.
No Correct Guesses: If no one guesses correctly, the year is revealed and the card is discarded from the game.
The first player to place 10 cards in their timeline wins.