How the site works
About stateguessr
Learn who runs the site, how the games are structured, and what makes stateguessr different from generic geography quiz clones.
stateguessr is a browser-first geography game project built to make repeat practice feel fast, fair, and easy to come back to.
Who runs the site
stateguessr is created and maintained by Ben Bock. The product, support flow, legal pages, and data-source disclosures all point back to a real operator, not an anonymous ad shell.
What makes it different
The site is not a single recycled flag quiz with a few cosmetic variations. It combines daily runs, repeatable infinite modes, targeted practice, map interaction, and ranking packs inside one consistent product.
The goal is to make each game family feel distinct. Multiple choice modes are built for quick recognition reps, map modes train placement and spatial recall, and ranking packs reward comparison and pattern reading.
Daily and infinite play
The daily run freezes one shared lineup for the current Europe/Berlin date so every player is taking the same challenge on that day.
Infinite play is the practice layer. You can stay inside one mode, repeat the same skill, or move between game families without waiting for the next daily reset.
Scoring, fairness, and leaderboards
Gameplay validation and leaderboard logic are handled on the backend. The frontend does not get to decide final scores on its own, and the product keeps fairness rules separate from cosmetic or convenience features.
Data and maintenance
Country, capital, map, and ranking data come from documented third-party public sources that are listed on the Sources & Licenses page. The site keeps a committed source inventory so visitors can see where gameplay data comes from.
How to get help
Support is available directly inside the site. Guests can open a ticket, logged-in users can follow replies in the inbox, and the legal pages include the site owner and contact details.