GeoGuessr

GeoGuessr is an educational and highly addictive geography-based game. Players are dropped into random street view locations from Google Maps and must guess where in the world they are based on visual clues.

The gameplay is very simple but can be highly challenging

In the classic mode, players are given 5 random street view locations and have to pinpoint each one on a map. Additional game modes include battle royale and streak modes.

Players can interpret clues from signs, sun position, plants and architecture to deduce possible locations. Part of the strategy is learning to recognize distinguishing features of countries and regions. Advanced players can even identify regions based on specific Google street cars used.

While fun, the game can also be an powerful educational tool

It helps players develop skills in analyzing landscapes, landscapes and cultural details. Over time, it strengthens knowledge of worldwide geography. Certain players have become experts capable of identifying obscure areas from just a single street view photo.

The game maintains interest through its variety of modes, multiplayer options and global scope. Some criticize low quality imagery in some undermapped regions, but most coverage is good. It remains massively popular and saw a huge surge during the pandemic.