Geography Puzzle Game: Worldle - No Misprint, Just a Fun Twist on Mapping Scenarios
Worldle, a new and exciting guessing game, has captured the attention of gamers around the globe. This geography-based game, which was inspired by the popular indie game Wordle, challenges players to identify a country or territory in six attempts.
Created by Joaquim Alves, a developer based in Montpelier, France, Worldle was launched on January 24, 2022. Since then, the game has seen a surge in popularity, with over half a million people having played it as of Feb. 13.
Worldle's structure is reminiscent of Wordle, as players receive three pieces of information after each guess: the distance from the correct answer in kilometers, the direction from the guess, and a percentage score indicating how close the guess is to the correct answer. Distances in Worldle are measured between the geographical centers of countries, even if they share a border, ensuring a fair and challenging gameplay experience. A 100 percent score in Worldle means the correct country has been identified.
The game can be easily accessed online, as there is no app version available. Users can bookmark and save Worldle to their phone's home screen or web browser for convenient access.
Worldle's creator, Joaquim Alves, openly acknowledges being inspired by Wordle and frequently retweets other Wordle-based geography games. In fact, the success of Worldle can be attributed in part to the viral popularity of Wordle, which was originally created by Josh Wardle in October 2021.
As the game continues to grow in popularity, it's clear that Worldle is here to stay. For those looking for a fresh challenge, Worldle offers an engaging and educational experience that is both fun and addictive.
If you're curious about other similar guessing games, there are options available such as Nerdle, Squirdle, and Lewdle, each with their unique twist on the original Wordle format.
References:
- Josh Wardle's Twitter
- The New York Times: Wordle, the Viral Puzzle Game, Explained
- CNN: Wordle, the daily puzzle game that's sweeping the internet, explained
- BBC News: Wordle: The internet's daily puzzle game has everyone hooked
- The Verge: Wordle is the viral daily puzzle game that's taking over the internet
Despite Worldle's success and distinct geography-based focus, its creator, Joaquim Alves, openly shows admiration for the original Wordle, frequently retweeting other Wordle-based games. Embracing the trend of word-guessing games, one can also explore alternatives like Nerdle, Squirdle, and Lewdle, each offering unique twists on the popular Wordle format.
