What Is GpsGuessr? GeoGuessr in Reverse, Explained
GpsGuessr is a free browser geography game that works like GeoGuessr in reverse. Instead of showing you a street-level photo and asking where is this?, it drops a pin on the world map and asks you to name that pin's latitude and longitude. The closer your guess, the more you score.
How the game works
- A pin appears at a random spot on a world map — it could be on land or open water, anywhere on Earth.
- For the first few seconds a labelled latitude/longitude grid flashes over the map to help you get your bearings, then fades away.
- You enter your best guess for the latitude (−90 to 90) and longitude (−180 to 180). Optionally, name the country for a bonus.
- The game reveals the true location, draws a line from your guess to the real spot, and awards points based on how close you were.
- A game is five rounds; your scores add up and land on a leaderboard.
How scoring works
Points fall off smoothly with distance. A perfect pin earns the maximum (5,000 points); the further your guess lands from the truth, the fewer points you get, following an exponential curve. In plain terms: being close matters a lot, and there's no cliff where a near-miss suddenly scores zero.
GpsGuessr vs. GeoGuessr
They share DNA but test different skills:
- GeoGuessr — you read photographic clues (road signs, vegetation, architecture) and click a map. It rewards visual detective work.
- GpsGuessr — you read the map itself and translate a position into numbers. It rewards knowing continent shapes, coastlines, and the coordinate grid.
If you've ever wanted a version of the genre that sharpens your feel for the globe and its coordinate system, that's exactly what "reverse GeoGuessr" is. We wrote more about the reverse-GeoGuessr genre here.
Who it's for
Geography buffs, students learning the coordinate system, GeoGuessr players looking for a fresh twist, and anyone who enjoys a quick daily brain-teaser. No download, no sign-up — pick a nickname and play.