Ever wanted to be a digital explorer? GeoGuessr is a popular online game that drops you somewhere in the world using Google Street View and challenges you to figure out where you are. It’s like being a detective with the whole world as your crime scene – except the only mystery is your location!
How the Game Works
When you start a round of GeoGuessr, you’ll find yourself virtually placed on a random street, country road, or highway somewhere on Earth. You can:
- Look around in 360 degrees
- Move along roads and paths
- Zoom in on signs and landmarks
- Check out the surrounding landscape and buildings
Your goal? Figure out where in the world you are and place a pin on the map. The closer your guess to the actual location, the more points you earn.
You can sign up for a free plan or subscribe to the paid plans for more features. There is also the Daily Game option which allows you to play GeoGuessr daily for 5 mins. The game is simple – guess the region/place which is shown through Google Maps.
Keep an eye out for road signs, markings, vegetation, roads, building designs and climate to guess accurately.
The closer your guess is to the actual location, the more points you are rewarded.
How Scoring Works
- Perfect guesses (within a few metres) earn 5000 points
- Points decrease based on distance from the actual location
- A total of 25,000 points is possible in a five-round game
- Quick guesses in multiplayer modes can earn bonus points
- Consider a pro membership for unlimited games and custom features
Why People Love It
GeoGuessr isn’t just a game – it’s a way to:
- Learn geography in an engaging way
- Discover new places and cultures
- Challenge yourself mentally
- Compete with friends and players worldwide
- Travel virtually to places you might never visit in person
Remember, the key to enjoying GeoGuessr is patience and curiosity. Every round teaches you something new about our world, whether you score perfectly or not. The more you play, the better you’ll get at spotting subtle clues that can help you pinpoint your location.
Happy exploring.