OpenGuessr Rules, Hints and How to Play
A free, open-source Street View game in which you pin the location you have been dropped into.
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About OpenGuessr
OpenGuessr is a free, open-source geography game created by PaulPlay and described on its own site as a GeoGuessr alternative. Each round drops the player into a random Street View scene, and the task is to work out where in the world that place is. Players look around for language, road markings, architecture and landscape, then place a pin on the map. The round is scored by how close that pin lands to the real location, so a near miss still earns more points than a pin on the wrong continent.
FAQ
What is OpenGuessr?
OpenGuessr is a free, open-source browser game in the GeoGuessr style: you explore a random Street View location and guess where in the world it is.
How do you play OpenGuessr?
Look around the Street View scene for clues such as language, road markings and landscape, then drop a pin on the map where you think the location is.
Is OpenGuessr free?
Yes. The official site describes OpenGuessr as free of charge with unlimited playtime, and the project is open source.
Can you play OpenGuessr on a phone?
Yes. OpenGuessr runs in mobile browsers alongside desktop, and the site is built with a mobile viewport.
How to play
- Step 1: Open openguessr.com and start a game.
- Step 2: Look around the Street View scene for signs, language, vegetation and road markings.
- Step 3: Place a pin on the map where you believe the location is.
- Step 4: Check the distance and the points awarded, then start another round; playtime is not capped.
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Game details
- Category
- Geography
- Play time
- 5–15 min
- Platform
- Web browser (desktop and mobile)
- Release date
- Not stated
This is an unofficial fan guide. Game names and trademarks belong to their owners. Details checked on 2026-11-10; rules can change on the official site.