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Ballot Blocks
Guess how the neighborhood voted in the U.S. 2024 presidential election based on how it appears on Google Streetview
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Play on ballotblocks.comWhat is Ballot Blocks?
Ballot Blocks is a daily puzzle that drops you into a Google Street View of a U.S. neighborhood and asks you to guess how that area voted in the 2024 presidential election. You pick a winner (Harris or Trump) and a margin, aiming to land within 5 points of the actual result. A new puzzle appears every day at midnight ET.
How to play Ballot Blocks
Look at the Street View and use the slider to select a winner and a margin—for example, 'Trump +15' or 'Harris +30'. You have 7 guesses; each wrong guess unlocks a hint about the location, such as its census region, state, county, or 2020 election results. Win by correctly naming the winner and being within 5 points of the real margin.
Tips & strategy
- Pay attention to visual cues like yard signs, housing density, and neighborhood character, but remember appearances can be misleading.
- Start with a broad margin guess to gauge the area's lean, then narrow down based on hints.
- Use the hints strategically—unlocking the state or county early can help you recall regional voting patterns.
- If you're stuck, think about urban vs. rural divides and known demographic trends.
- Remember the margin is the difference in percentage points, so a close race means a small number.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ballot Blocks free to play?
Yes, the daily puzzle is free. There is also a Canvas Mode with 10 random locations that you can play anytime.
How often does a new puzzle come out?
A new puzzle is available every day at midnight ET.
What do the hints reveal?
Wrong guesses unlock hints about the location, including census region, subregion, state, county, city, and 2020 election results.
Can I play more than one puzzle a day?
The main daily puzzle is one per day, but Canvas Mode offers 10 random locations for extra practice.
What inspired this game?
It's inspired by a 2020 New York Times online quiz about neighborhood voting patterns.
Where to play
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