How to Play MapMarvel

Master the world of geography with our interactive quiz game!

5 min to learn 2-20 players Competitive fun

Getting Started in 4 Easy Steps

1

Join or Create Session

Start by creating your own game session with custom settings, or join an existing one using a 6-character session code.

Quick Tips:
  • Choose 2-20 players for your session
  • Set difficulty from Easy (1) to Master (5)
  • Customize question count and timing
  • Share your session code with friends
2

Vote for Game Type

Once everyone joins, vote democratically on which type of geography quiz you want to play.

Available Options:
  • 🏳️ Flag identification challenges
  • 🏛️ Capital cities around the world
  • 🗺️ Country location on maps
  • 👥 Population guessing games
3

Answer Questions

Race against time and other players! Type your answers quickly to earn maximum points.

Scoring System:
  • ⚡ Speed bonus for quick answers
  • 🎯 Accuracy is key to success
  • 🏆 First correct answer gets extra points
  • 🔥 Build streaks for multipliers
4

Win & Learn

Celebrate your victories and discover fascinating facts about countries and cultures worldwide!

After Each Game:
  • 📊 View detailed statistics
  • 🌍 Learn interesting country facts
  • 📈 Track your global ranking
  • 🎮 Play again with friends

Game Types & Challenges

🏳️
Flag Challenge

Identify countries by their colorful flags and learn about national symbols.

Easy Medium Hard
🏛️
Capital Cities

Test your knowledge of world capitals from major cities to hidden gems.

Easy Medium Hard
🗺️
Map Master

Locate countries on interactive maps and explore world geography.

Easy Medium Hard
👥
Population Quiz

Guess population numbers and learn demographic facts about nations.

Easy Medium Hard

Pro Tips & Strategies

Speed Strategy
  • Type quickly but accurately - speed bonuses matter!
  • Learn common country abbreviations
  • Practice typing without looking at keyboard
  • Use keyboard shortcuts when available
Increase your knowledge
  • Study flag patterns and color meanings
  • Learn regional geography connections
  • Remember capital-country pairs
  • Focus on population scales (millions vs billions)
Team Play
  • Coordinate with friends before sessions
  • Share knowledge during voting phase
  • Learn from other players' answers
  • Practice together in custom sessions
Climbing Ranks
  • Consistency beats occasional perfection
  • Play daily to maintain streaks
  • Focus on accuracy over pure speed
  • Challenge yourself with harder difficulties

Frequently Asked Questions

You can join a session by entering a 6-character session code in the lobby, or by clicking "Join" on any active session in the sessions list. Make sure you're logged in first!

You earn points based on accuracy and speed. Correct answers give base points, with bonuses for quick responses. The first person to answer correctly gets extra points, and building streaks multiplies your score!

Yes! MapMarvel is a Progressive Web App (PWA) that works perfectly on all devices - desktop, tablet, and mobile. You can even install it on your phone like a native app.

Don't worry! Your progress is automatically saved. Simply refresh the page or return to the game, and you'll be able to continue where you left off in the current session.

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