About MapGuesser
The free multiplayer geography game to learn while having fun
The Project
MapGuesser is a project born from a passion for geography and video games. Created in 2025 by CallMeAl3x, this game aims to make learning geography fun and accessible to everyone.
Whether you're a student wanting to review, a curious person discovering the world, or an expert testing your knowledge, MapGuesser offers a unique and engaging experience.
Who is behind MapGuesser?
MapGuesser is built and maintained by Alexandre Bonefons (aka CallMeAl3x), an independent web developer. From the code to the geographic content, everything is designed and written by a single person, with attention to detail and the goal of offering a free, high-quality learning tool.
A question, a suggestion, an error to report? Write to contact@mapguesser.fr — every message is read.
Reliable, sourced data
Geography changes: populations, capitals, borders, flags. The information on MapGuesser — the profiles of all 254 countries, the blog articles and the quizzes — relies on recognized reference sources: the United Nations, the World Bank, the CIA World Factbook and Wikipedia. Every blog article cites its sources, and the content is regularly updated to stay accurate.
Main sources: United Nations · World Bank · CIA World Factbook · Wikipedia
Why MapGuesser?
Free, no paywall
All game modes freely accessible, no subscription or mandatory account
Multiplayer
Play with friends in real time
5 Game Modes
Map, Flags, Listing, Countryle and Capitals
Rich Content
254 countries, 254 flags, French regions
The 5 Game Modes
MapGuesser
Guess countries on an interactive map. Multiplayer mode up to 8 players!
Flag Quiz
Identify flags of all countries in the world in solo or multiplayer mode.
Name the Countries
Find all countries in a region before time runs out.
Countryle
Guess the mystery country with unlimited clues. A daily challenge available!
Capitals
Recognize the country and give its capital. Multiple choice, assisted typing, or a ranked timed race across a whole continent.
Technologies Used
MapGuesser is built with modern web technologies to offer a fast, responsive and pleasant experience:
- TanStack Start (Vite + React)
- Socket.IO (real-time)
- Tailwind CSS
- shadcn/ui
- Better Auth
- Drizzle ORM + PostgreSQL