How to play In Order
In Order gives you five cards and a rule, like “from oldest to newest” or “from biggest to smallest”. Drag the cards into the order you think is right and press Check. You only get one try per round, and every card in its right place is a point. There are three rounds a day, for up to 15 points.
Play today's In Order →The rules
Put the five cards in order, following the rule at the top.
For example, from oldest to newest:
- Follow the labels at both ends of the list: dates go from the oldest on top to the newest at the bottom; numbers from the biggest on top to the smallest at the bottom.
- Drag a card to move it, or use its arrows.
- You get one try. Press Check when you're sure: cards in the right place turn green, and every card shows its value.
- Each card in the right place is a point: up to 5 a round.
- Three rounds a day, up to 15 points, the same for everyone. You also see your average per round.
An example
Say the rule is “from oldest to newest” and the cards are the airplane, the telephone, the printing press, the telescope and the light bulb. The printing press (1440) goes on top, then the telescope (1608), the telephone (1876), the light bulb (1879) and the airplane (1903) at the bottom.
If you swapped the telephone and the light bulb, three cards would still be in the right place: 3 points. After you check, every card shows its value, so you learn something either way.
Tips
- Place the cards you're sure about first, at the ends, then fit the others between them.
- Compare pairs. Asking “which of these two came first?” is easier than ranking all five at once.
- Read the labels at both ends of the list: they say which way the order goes.
- Don't hurry. There's no timer: Check only when you're happy with the whole list.
Questions
How are points counted?
Each card in its right place is worth a point, so a round is worth up to 5 and the day up to 15. Cards in the wrong place are worth nothing, even if they're close.
Can I try again?
No: each round has a single try. The next round is a new set of cards.
How do I compare with other players?
When you finish the three rounds, you see the average score of the day and the share of players you did better than.
Does In Order count for my streak?
If you sign in, yes: a day counts when you score 8 points or more. It has its own streak in My stats.