Geotastic
A community-built geography quiz mixing street view, flags and country outlines, with private lobbies for a group of you.
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How to get the most from it
Geotastic sits in Geography Games under Play, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- 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
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Giving your brain a workout
- Chasing a better score
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
Geotastic: quick answers
Is Geotastic free?
Yes. Geotastic is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Geotastic?
No. You can use Geotastic without signing up for anything.
Does Geotastic work on a phone?
Not well. We file Geotastic as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is Geotastic safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Geotastic take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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