Name a place. The more obscure your answer, the deeper your worm digs.
Locatle
What is Locatle?
Locatle is a geography puzzle that challenges players to identify the country where a given photograph was taken. Each round presents a single image, and the goal is to pinpoint its origin. The game uses distance feedback to guide players toward the correct answer.

Perfect little coffee-break game — quick guess, instant distance check, and you're back to your day.

Clever use of country centers for distance, but real geography needs more than a centroid — give me the actual spot.

A picture's worth a thousand clues, but the real wit is in that distance guess — a riddle wrapped in a snapshot.

One guess per round? That's a single-life run — I want a full map to 100% and a leaderboard to grind.
How to play Locatle
Look at the provided picture and make a guess from the list of countries. After guessing, the game estimates the distance between the picture's actual location and the center of the country you guessed. Use this distance information to refine your next guess until you find the right country.
Tips & strategy
- Pay close attention to visual clues like architecture, vegetation, road signs, or unique landmarks.
- Consider the climate and landscape shown in the photo—deserts, forests, and coastlines narrow down regions quickly.
- If your first guess is far off, think about which continent or region the distance suggests you should try next.
- Remember the feedback is based on the center of the country, so large countries might require a bit more deduction.
- Use the share feature to compare results with friends without spoiling the answer.
Frequently asked questions
Is Locatle free to play?
Yes, based on the site, it appears to be a free web-based game you can play directly in your browser.
How often does a new puzzle come out?
The provided site text doesn't specify an exact update schedule, but it is presented in a single-puzzle format typical of the genre.
Is there an app for Locatle?
The provided information only mentions a website (locatle.strct.net), so it seems to be browser-based.
How does the distance feedback work?
The game calculates the distance between the actual location of the photo and the center of the country you guessed, giving you a sense of how close you are.
Where do the images come from?
The site text mentions 'Images provided by' but doesn't specify the source, so it's likely a stock photo service.
Where to play
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