Flagle
A flag revealed six squares at a time, which sounds straightforward until you meet the fourth consecutive tricolour.
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How to get the most from it
Flagle sits in Geography Games under Play, filed as a minute.
- Give it one round. There is nothing to finish and nothing lost by leaving.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something brainy and clever.
About this category: Street-view guessing, flag identification, country outlines and the entire Wordle-for-maps genre. Educational as an accident of being fun.
Good for
- A one-round break between tasks
- Giving your brain a workout
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Flagle: quick answers
Is Flagle free?
Yes. Flagle is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Flagle?
No. You can use Flagle without signing up for anything.
Does Flagle work on a phone?
Yes. Flagle works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Flagle safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Flagle take?
We file it as "A minute": One quick round, then you can leave.
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