Changelog

Version 3.5.0 - 5 August 2026

• Performance improvements.

Version 3.4.0 - 28 July 2026

• Important! Updated the regions for each country in the world, to match the regions used in the UN's Geoscheme (UNSD M49 coding classification). Most countries have not changed, but you can check the CountryDex tab to see the new classification.
• Fixed the symbol of the Belarussian currency.
• Added star and equal horizontal stripes as flag symbols for Israel.
• Practice quizzes database has been updated!

Version 3.3.3 - 18 June 2026

• Fixed an issue with the country picker.

Version 3.3.2 - 5 June 2026

• Added stars ⭐ as a flag symbol for Equatorial Guinea.
• Added Palestine as a MENA country.
• Fixed an issue with the population hint.
• Practice quizzes database has been updated!

Version 3.3.1 - 8 April 2026

• Removed Slovak from official languages of Czechia.

Version 3.3.0 - 23 March 2026

• Added a world map in the CountryDex tab that updates based on the filters you apply.

Version 3.2.5 - 17 March 2026

• Update Bulgaria's currency symbol to Euro (€).
• Removed Arabic from official languages of Israel.
• Practice quizzes database has been updated!

Version 3.2.4 - 21 January 2026

• Added Bulgaria to Eurozone countries.
• Added Ciudad de la Paz as the capital of Paraguay.
• Added star to the emblem of Paraguay's flag.
• Practice quizzes database has been updated!

Version 3.2.3 - 6 November 2025

• Added Timor-Leste to ASEAN countries.
• Added isosceles triangle ▲ as a flag symbol for Palestine.
• Added stars ⭐ as a flag symbol for Slovenia.

Version 3.2.2 - 30 September 2025

• Fixed Vietnam's population.
• Added sun ☀️ as a flag symbol for Mongolia.
• Practice quizzes database has been updated!

Version 3.2.1 - 24 July 2025

• Fixed an issue with the ranked mode not saving the game state.

Version 3.2.0 - 30 June 2025

• You can now change your nickname for the leaderboard. Go to the Leaderboard tab and tap on Change... next to your nickname to change it.
• Practice quizzes database has been updated!

Version 3.1.2 - 23 May 2025

• The twists you selected now will persist across practice games.

Version 3.1.1 - 22 May 2025

• Removed Russian as official language of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
• Practice quizzes database has been updated!

Version 3.1.0 - 10 May 2025

• Added the ability to import/export your daily stats via a QR code or a special code.
• Useful for when you want to switch device or browser and keep your stats.
• This also works with the iOS and Android apps.

Version 3.0.3 - 26 April 2025

• Improved the cursor appearance when hovering over countries that are not selectable.

Version 3.0.2 - 25 April 2025

• Fixed an issue with the calendar not updating after a game is played.

Version 3.0.0 - 10 April 2025

• Twists are special modifiers that add an extra layer of challenge and fun to the game.
• Play 3 Ranked games to start unlocking them.
• To unlock a twist, you must meet specific criteria.
• Playing games with Twists will give you bonus points, allowing for scores higher than 100,000!
• Check out the Tutorial tab to learn more.
• Timor Leste is now correctly listed as a country in Asia, not Oceania.

Version 2.4.1 - 5 March 2025

• Fixed an issue with the game loading sequence.

Version 2.4.0 - 27 February 2025

• Added sun ☀️ as a flag symbol for Argentina, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Malawi, Namibia, Nepal, North Macedonia, Philippines, Rwanda, Taiwan, Uruguay.

Version 2.3.0 - 14 February 2025

• In the Leaderboard tab, you can now tap on a info button to see a detailed view of the games played.

Version 2.2.1 - 12 February 2025

• Various performance improvements for the leaderboard.

Version 2.2.0 - 11 February 2025

• Changed ranked mode scoring algorithm.
• Fixed an issue with the score explanation tooltip.

Version 2.1.2 - 7 February 2025

• Fixed some issues with ranked mode.

Version 2.1.1 - 2 February 2025

• Fixed an issue with the CountryDex filters.

Version 2.1.0 - 30 January 2025

• Added CountryDex feature.

Version 2.0.6 - 23 January 2025

• Added Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia to BRICS.
• Added Bulgaria and Romania to Schengen Area.
• Added Sweden to NATO.
• Removed Guarani from languages of Argentina
• Removed French from official languages of Mali and added Bambara, Bobo, Bozo, Dogon, Fula, Hassaniya, Kassonke, Maninke, Minyanka, Senufo, Songhay, Soninke, and Tamasheq
• Practice quizzes database has been updated!

Version 2.0.5 - 8 January 2025

• Bug fixes.

Version 2.0.4 - 31 December 2024

• Removed Angola from OPEC countries.

Version 2.0.3 - 30 December 2024

• Added star ⭐ as a flag symbol for Moldova.

Version 2.0.2 - 28 December 2024

• Improved the leaderboard performance.

Version 2.0.0 - 16 December 2024

🏆 NEW GAME MODE: Ranked Mode!

• Challenge yourself in a series of 3 consecutive games.
• Compete on the global leaderboard.
• Earn your place among the best players worldwide.
• Track your personal best scores.
• Custom nicknames for leaderboard.
• Daily and all-time rankings.

Other fixes:

• Improved the quality and ordering of hints.
• OECD as organization for Costa Rica.
• Added French Guiana flag colors.
• Hints are always displayed in one line now.
• Removed English as a language from Malaysia.
• Belgium capital (Brussels) is now correctly labeled as the largest city.
• Multiple bug fixes.

Version 1.10.0 - 14 October 2024

• You can now use the country picker in larger screens too:
  • Enable it from the Settings tab.
  • Select the country from the list.
  • Hit GUESS to make your guess.
  • Search for a country from the search bar.
  • You can still move and zoom the map with your finger or a mouse.
• After the game ends, you can now also tap on your guesses names to explore detailed country information about them.
• If the country is not in the possible guesses, it will not be highlighted on the map at all.
• The map is now slightly bigger for desktop screens.
• Added flag symbols and colors for French Guiana.

Version 1.9.1 - 30 September 2024

• Fixed an issue where some flag sumbols didn't display properly in the info button.

Version 1.9.0 - 24 September 2024

• After the game ends, you can now tap on the country's name in the results dialog to explore detailed information about it, including its population, capital, borders, and more.

Version 1.8.8 - 14 September 2024

• Added coat of arms to flag symbols of Peru.
• Fixed hints for Ecuador: Guayaquil is its largest city and not it's capital (Quito).
• Practice quizzes database has been updated!

Version 1.8.7 - 30 August 2024

• Fixed an issue where you would not be able to click on Singapore or Bahrain on mobile devices.

Version 1.8.6 - 29 August 2024

• Added cross to flag symbols of Australia.
• Added dragon 🐉 as a possible flag symbol. Only included for Bhutan's flag.
• Fixed an issue where the game calendar would not immediately update after ending the game.

Version 1.8.5 - 26 August 2024

• Fixed an issue with calculating the position of United States versus other countries.

Version 1.8.4 - 18 August 2024

• Fixed star being listed as flag symbol of Palestine.
• Fixed crescent moon being listed as flag symbol of Kosovo.
• Practice quizzes database has been updated!

Version 1.8.3 - 2 August 2024

• Russia is now considered as both in Europe and Asia continents.
• The continent hint is now more specific for North and South America.
• Added the cross to Slovakia's flag symbols.
• Practice quizzes database has been updated!

Version 1.8.2 - 15 July 2024

• Fixed official languages of Switzerland.
• Practice quizzes database has been updated!

Version 1.8.1 - 27 June 2024

• Added yellow to Egypt flag colors.
• Added white to Belize flag colors.
• Added isosceles triangle to Bosnia & Herzegovina's flag symbols.
• Practice quizzes database has been updated!

Version 1.8.0 - 23 May 2024

• You can now check your game history on a calendar. Move your mouse over each day to see your results. Find it via Stats > Game History.
• Improved the hints quality: you will no longer get hints like "The country is smaller than Russia" (duh!) or "It is west of Japan" (duh! x 2).
• Practice quizzes database has been updated!

Version 1.7.0 - 13 May 2024

🍎 iOS app now available!

• You can now download the MapGame app for iOS, and play it on your iPhone or iPad.
• The app has the exact same features as the web version, but it's a lot smoother and easier to use on mobile devices.
• You can also transfer your stats and game history from the website to the app.
• Get it from the App Store.

Version 1.6.8 - 23 April 2024

• Practice quizzes database has been updated!

Version 1.6.7 - 21 March 2024

• Practice quizzes database has been updated!

Version 1.6.6 - 19 February 2024

• Practice quizzes database has been updated!

Version 1.6.5 - 19 February 2024

• Fixed an issue with Denmark's currency symbol.

Version 1.6.4 - 24 January 2024

• Practice quizzes database has been updated!

Version 1.6.3 - 21 December 2023

• Added orange to India's flag colors.
• Added white to Portugal's flag colors.
• Practice quizzes database has been updated!

Version 1.6.2 - 6 November 2023

• You can now check out your unused hints after finishing the game.
• Fixed Belgium's capital being shown as its largest city.
• Practice quizzes database has been updated!

Version 1.6.1 - 6 November 2023

• The game has been enhanced to keep a record of practice games you have already played, ensuring that you won't be shown those games again.
• Practice quizzes database has been updated!

Version 1.6.0 - 1 November 2023

🤖 Android app now available!

• You can now download the MapGame app for Android, and play it on your phone or tablet.
• The app has the exact same features as the web version, but it's a lot smoother and easier to use on mobile devices.
• You can also transfer your stats and game history from the website to the app.
• Get it from the Play Store.

Version 1.5.1 - 30 October 2023

• Added blue to Honduras' and Uzbekistan's flag colors in the database.

Version 1.5.0 - 30 October 2023

• Share Your Stats! Now you can let your friends in on your MapGame achievements.
• Check out my stats so far:

  #MapGame stats:
  
  Date: 10/30/2023
  Games played: 44 🎮
  Games won: 44 🏆 
  Win percentage: 100.0% 📈 
  Current/longest streak: 2/15 🏅 
  Total score: 3,873,000 💎 
  Average score: 88,023 💎 
  Average hints used: 4.3 🕵️‍♂️ 
  Average time: 00m 22s ⏱ 

• Ready to share your own success? Go to the Stats tab and simply click on Share!

Version 1.4.5 - 20 October 2023

• Practice quizzes database has been updated!
• Added red to Australia's flag colors in the database.

Version 1.4.4 - 2 October 2023

• Enlarged some of the smaller countries to make them easier to select.

Version 1.4.3 - 28 September 2023

• Practice quizzes database has been updated!

Version 1.4.2 - 27 September 2023

• Fixed a performance issue affecting mostly Safari 17 users.

Version 1.4.1 - 27 September 2023

• Trying to share the results is now consistent among different desktop browsers.

Version 1.4.0 - 22 September 2023

• Fixed a performance issue affecting mostly iOS 17 users.
• Moving the map and zooming in/out of it should feel a lot smoother now on mobiled devices.

Version 1.3.1 - 21 September 2023

• Fixed an issue with the results dialog not being displayed.

Version 1.3.0 - 21 September 2023

• Practice quizzes database has been updated!
• Users on the recently published iOS 17 version will notice lag when moving the map around. Added a notice explaining the issue, while I am working on a fix.
• Checking for the flag symbol of stars ✨ has been improved.
• Added yellow to Portugal's flag colors in the database.

Version 1.2.0 - 12 September 2023

• Your streak will now only continue if you win a game by finding the hidden country. If you lose a game or miss a day, your current streak will reset.

Version 1.1.2 - 10 September 2023

• Added stars ✨ as a flag symbol.
• Fixed Kazakhstan's capital (Astana).

Version 1.1.1 - 7 September 2023

• Added this changelog page.
• Fixed various flag color lists that included the yellow color.

Version 1.1.0 - 6 September 2023

• Updated the practice games database, with more games and improved hint generation.
• Hint list can now only include maximum one of each cardinal direction hint (so, no "It's west of China" and then "It's west of Japan" occurences).

Version 1.0.6 - 4 September 2023

• Fixed an issue with calculating the time elapsed score.
• Reduced the celebration time after finding the country.

Version 1.0.5 - 4 September 2023

• Improved the explanation for cardinal direction hints.
• Increased the limit to decide in which direction a country is positioned compared to another country.

Version 1.0.4 - 4 September 2023

• Fixed Netherland's position checking.

Version 1.0.3 - 2 September 2023

• Added score (e.g. 90,000 💎) to the share text.

Version 1.0.2 - 2 September 2023

• Fixed Ghana's flag colors list.

Version 1.0.1 - 1 September 2023

• Improved checking relative positions of countries.
• UI improvements.

Version 1.0.0 - 1 September 2023

• LAUNCHED!