HitZone is a unique music timeline game where players compete to correctly place songs in their chronological order. Test your music knowledge and strategic thinking as you build your timeline of hits!
Game Setup
Creating a Room:
Enter your username
Click "Create Room"
Share the Room ID with other players
Joining a Room:
Enter the Room ID provided by the host
Choose your username
Click "Join Room"
Game Settings (Host Only):
Select number of cards needed to win (5, 7, or 10)
Manage players (kick if needed)
Start the game when all players are ready
Gameplay Mechanics
Turn Structure
Each player takes turns drawing and placing song cards
On your turn:
Draw a card (click any card from the grid)
Listen to a 30-second clip of the song
Place the card in your timeline based on its release year
Cards must be placed in chronological order
Same-year placements are allowed
Card Placement
Options for placing cards:
Before an existing card
After an existing card
Between two existing cards
Correct placements:
Card stays in your timeline
Progress toward winning condition
Incorrect placements:
Card is discarded
Turn ends
No progress made
Special Features
Coin System
Players start with 2 coins (🪙)
Coins can be used for:
Guessing song/artist (1 coin)
Taking another turn (3 coins)
Host can award additional coins for correct guesses
Song Guessing
Spend 1 coin to guess current song's artist and name
Host validates guesses
Correct guesses may earn additional coins
Turn Management
Host can:
Skip inactive players' turns
Force next turn if needed
Manage game flow
Players with enough coins can buy additional turns
Winning the Game
Win by completing your timeline with the required number of correct cards
Sudden Death:
Triggered when multiple players complete their timeline
Only base cards remain
First to complete additional cards wins
Final scores shown at game end
Option to play again with same players
Tips & Strategies
Save coins for crucial moments
Study other players' timelines for year references
Use song guessing to earn extra coins
Consider buying extra turns when close to winning
Pay attention to music styles and production quality for year hints