The script
Latin, Cyrillic, Greek, Arabic, Hebrew, Devanagari, or Hangul each rule out most of the world.
About Maps, Signs & Text
Text is the most direct clue there is. Even without reading a language, the script, the letters, and the accents tell you a lot.
This theme is great for learning: you will soon tell Polish from Czech, Thai from Lao, and Portuguese from Spanish.
Clues to Look For
Accents and letters
Letters like ł, ő, ø, or ñ point to a single language.
Phone numbers and addresses
Country codes, postcodes, and street name formats are country specific.
How It Works
Look closely
Every round shows a real photograph from somewhere on the planet. Signs, plants, architecture, cars, and even the light can give the place away.
Drop your pin
Place your guess on the world map. Zoom in as far as you like, the closer your pin, the better.
Score and discover
See where the photo was really taken, how far off you were, and what makes the place special. Five photos make a game.
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FAQ
Can I play Maps, Signs & Text for free?
Yes. Try a game of Maps, Signs & Text with no account. With a free account you can play as much as you like and with your friends.
How are the points calculated?
Your points depend on the distance between your pin and the place the photo was taken. A pin right on the spot earns the most, and the further away you are, the fewer points you get.
Where do the photos come from?
The photographs come from openly licensed and publicly available media. Each image is credited with its origin when we have that information.