Name the marked capital

A dot lights up on the map: which capital is it? Type it or pick from four.

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10 questions per game, 100 points at most. Help halves the points.

Recognize a capital from its marker on the map

In this game, a point lights up on the map, and you have to say which capital it is. The question comes in two forms: type the name of the capital for 10 points, or pick it from four options for 5 points. The marker points to a capital and not to a country, which means you have to locate the city itself.

The game helps you remember where each capital is, since typing the name requires recalling it without help. A help highlights the country concerned on the map. Names are accepted in the site's four languages, regardless of accents or capital letters, and a small typo is tolerated when you confirm with the Enter key. It suits students revising and curious people.

How to play

  1. Start the round, then look at the lit-up point that appears on the map.
  2. Work out which capital it is, using the position of the point on the map.
  3. Type the capital's name for 10 points, or choose from four options for 5 points.
  4. Use the help if needed to see the country highlighted, then continue the round to the end.

Frequently asked questions

Should I type the answer or choose it?
Both modes exist: typing the capital earns 10 points, and choosing it from four options earns 5 points. Names are accepted regardless of accents or capital letters.
A country has two capitals: which ones are accepted?
All the capitals of a country are accepted. Israel accepts Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, and the Netherlands accept Amsterdam and The Hague, so a correct answer is not wrongly marked as incorrect.
Do I need an account to play?
No. The game is free, with no account needed, like the other geography games. Scores are saved in the browser, and no sign-up is required to start a round.
What is the help button for?
The help button highlights the country concerned on the map. The question then still has to be answered, by typing the name or choosing an option.

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