GeoGrid
A three-by-three grid of geographic categories where you name one country per cell and get scored on how obscure it was.
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How to get the most from it
GeoGrid 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 competitive.
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
- Chasing a better score
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
GeoGrid: quick answers
Is GeoGrid free?
Yes. GeoGrid is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use GeoGrid?
No. You can use GeoGrid without signing up for anything.
Does GeoGrid work on a phone?
Yes. GeoGrid works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is GeoGrid safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does GeoGrid take?
We file it as "A minute": One quick round, then you can leave.
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