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Geography games

Sixteen free geography games that run in your browser: maps, flags, capitals, borders, population and flights. Each takes a minute or two, and none needs an account.

All 16 geography games

Countries and maps

OutlineName the country from its outline on a glowing blueprint. Capital HuntA capital city is named. Tap its country on the world map. Flag MixerName a flag, fix a scrambled one, or paint it from memory. Mystery CountryAsk questions about a hidden country, watch the map react, and name it. Border RunHop across land borders from one country to another in as few steps as possible. Neighbour RushRace the clock to tap every country that borders the target. AntipodeWhich country lies on the exact opposite side of the Earth from this city? PinpointDrop a pin on a blank map where the named city is. The closer you are, the higher you score.

Population and numbers

Population MatchCombine countries until their populations add up to the target. Population ShowdownA trick-taking card game where the country with the larger population wins.

Flights and aviation

Longer FlightTwo flights, one question: which covers the greater distance? A feel for the size of the planet. Route RankingPut a jumble of flight routes in order from shortest to longest on a departure board. ShortcutThree routes are drawn on the map. Which is the true shortest path? OverflownA flight is drawn over the map. Tap every country it crosses. Code QuizGuess the three-letter IATA code for a city, with colour feedback on every guess. Plane SpotterIdentify an airliner from its radar outline, drawn to scale from above.

Quizzes by topic

If you already know what you want to practise, go straight to a quiz page:

Guess the flag Flag quiz Capital cities quiz Country outline quiz Airport code quiz Plane silhouette quiz World capitals quiz Guess the country

What makes these geography games different?

Most geography games ask you to name countries on a map. These do that, and also bring in a side of geography that is often missed: how far apart places really are, which routes planes fly, and how big countries are in people instead of area. Because the games share one design, you learn the controls once and can move between them freely.

Every game has three difficulty levels. Easy is friendly and often gives you choices. Medium asks for more recall. Hard strips away the hints. Each level has its own puzzle every day, and unlimited mode lets you play on after that. Your streaks and personal bests are saved in your browser, never on a server.

Learn as you play

Alongside the games there are game guides with tips and reference facts, and a page for every country with its capital, population, neighbours and an outline map. If a game surprises you, look the country up, then play again.

Want a new set of puzzles each day? See the daily geography games. Prefer games about countries only? Try the country guessing games.

Frequently asked questions

Are these geography games free?

Yes. Every game is free and needs no sign-up or download.

Which geography game is best for learning countries?

Outline and Capital Hunt teach the shape and location of countries, and Neighbour Rush and Border Run teach who borders whom. Mystery Country is good for facts like population and seas.

Are there geography games for flights and airports?

Yes. Longer Flight, Route Ranking, Shortcut, Overflown, Code Quiz and Plane Spotter all use flight and airport data.

Can I play on my phone?

Yes. All 16 games are built for touch screens as well as computers.

Do the games get new puzzles?

Yes. Each game has a fresh puzzle at every difficulty each day, plus unlimited play.

Is there a game for teachers or classrooms?

The games are designed for individual play, but the daily puzzles are the same for everyone, so a class can compare scores. The country pages are handy for revision.