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Back Then. How Much?

Take a trip through American history. Guess the original price, discover what it would cost today, and see how well your memory holds up.

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Pin the place. Guess the price.

Most rounds start with a world map: drop a pin where you think the product was invented. Then guess what it cost when it first launched. We reveal the real price, what it would cost in today’s money, and how far off your pin was. Fifteen rounds, one score to beat.

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