Description
WorldGuessr is a free online geography guessing game that drops you into a random street-level location anywhere on Earth and challenges you to work out exactly where you are. Each round opens with a fully explorable panoramic view captured from real mapping imagery, and from there it is down to your detective skills: pan around, zoom in and travel along winding roads as you hunt for clues hidden in the landscape. Look closely at street signs, shop fronts, billboards and road markings — anything with writing can be a goldmine — and study the architecture, vegetation, vehicles and terrain for hints about the country, climate and culture. Once you have narrowed it down, open the world map, drop your pin and lock in your guess; the closer your pin lands to the true location, the more points you score.
WorldGuessr is perfect for geography fans, trivia lovers and curious travellers who want to sharpen their map skills while exploring the planet from their browser. Play solo to beat your personal best, or jump into live multiplayer sessions and challenge friends and rivals around the globe in real time. With an endless supply of random locations, every game is a fresh adventure — from bustling city streets to remote country lanes. There are no downloads and no sign-ups required: just load the game and start guessing. How well do you really know the world?
Instructions
HOW TO PLAY
Each round drops you at a random real-world location. Explore the 360-degree street view, look for clues such as signs, landmarks, architecture and landscapes, then open the map and place your pin where you think you are. Confirm your guess to score — the closer your pin is to the actual location, the more points you earn.
DESKTOP CONTROLS
Click and drag the mouse (or use the arrow keys) to look around. Scroll the mouse wheel to zoom in and out. Click on the map to drop your pin, then click to confirm your guess.
MOBILE / TOUCH CONTROLS
Drag with one finger to look around, pinch with two fingers to zoom, and tap the map to place your pin before confirming.
OBJECTIVE
Pinpoint each mystery location as accurately as possible and earn the highest total score across the rounds.
Categories
Educational
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