Name a place. The more obscure your answer, the deeper your worm digs.
Elsewhere
Pin the mystery place described by a strange fact.
What is Elsewhere?
Elsewhere is a daily geography expedition that gives you a strange fact and asks you to locate the place it describes on a world map. Each day features three new places, with a fresh set appearing at 00:00 UTC. The site is built on OpenStreetMap data and includes an archive and a rules section.
Editor takes
A fresh puzzle every day is a fun little brain stretch, but I hope the clues don't leave you staring at a blank map.
Pairing a world map with strange facts is a clever idea, though a globetrotter like me wants more than just three places a day.
How to play Elsewhere
Read the clue for the mystery place, then make your best guess by placing a pin on the interactive world map. Explore the map to compare possible locations before committing to your guess. The site’s rules and scoring section explains how each guess is evaluated.
Tips & strategy
- Break the clue into geographic hints such as climate, landscape, language, or local landmarks.
- Zoom in on likely regions before placing your pin; a broad guess on the wrong continent is harder to recover from.
- If the fact mentions something unusual, use that detail to narrow down the area instead of going with your first obvious guess.
- Use the daily format to practice regularly—three new places a day give you a steady rhythm without a large time commitment.
Frequently asked questions
How often do new puzzles appear?
Three new places are added every day at 00:00 UTC.
Can I play previous puzzles?
The site includes an archive section, so you can revisit earlier daily maps.
Where does the map data come from?
The site credits OpenStreetMap contributors for its map data.
Are there detailed rules or scoring?
Yes, the site includes a rules and scoring section that explains the mechanics of the daily puzzle.
Where to play
Play Elsewhereelsewhere.day · free, new puzzle daily
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