# Guess the Country

> Guess the mystery country in 6 tries. Each guess shows distance, direction, and a heat color. Play free in your browser, no download. Daily puzzle plus practice mode.

*Interactive tool: enter your values at https://toollantern.win/guess-the-country-game/ and results update instantly in your browser.*

## Frequently asked questions
### How do I play Guess the Country?

Type a country name and submit it. You get the distance from your guess to the mystery country, a compass arrow pointing from your guess toward the answer, and a heat color. Use those clues to zero in within 6 guesses.

### What do the colors and arrows mean?

Green means your guess is under 500 km away, yellow under 1,500 km, orange under 3,000 km, and red means farther than that. The arrow points from the country you guessed toward the answer, so follow it.

### Is there a new puzzle every day?

Yes. The daily puzzle uses the UTC date, so everyone gets the same answer on the same day. Practice mode picks a random country for extra rounds.

### Is Guess the Country free, and does it need a download or account?

It is completely free, runs in the browser, and needs no download or account. Your stats stay on your own device.

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