Worldle
Guess the country from its silhouette alone, with each miss handing you the distance and compass bearing to the real answer.
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How to get the most from it
Worldle 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
Worldle: quick answers
Is Worldle free?
Yes. Worldle is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Worldle?
No. You can use Worldle without signing up for anything.
Does Worldle work on a phone?
Yes. Worldle works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Worldle safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Worldle take?
We file it as "A minute": One quick round, then you can leave.
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