How “rare” is defined here
Until we have enough player data, rarity is a published function of population: smaller UN member states score higher, on a log scale, from 10 to 100. The bands — Everyday through Overlooked — and the exact formula live on the scoring page. A sure mid-tier pin beats risking zero on a long shot.
Each valid country scores between 10 and 100 points, based on population on a log scale: the world's most populous countries score 10, the tiniest score 100. We use World Bank, 2025 estimates as a stand-in for how familiar a country is, until we have enough player data to refine the table. The formula is the same every day, and the points for each country are published in the game. A miss scores 0. Five clues make a perfect round 500.
| Band | Points | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| 🟩 Overlooked | 85–100 | Tiny populations — the answers many players never think to try. |
| 🟦 Hidden | 70–84 | Small countries that sit off the usual mental map. |
| 🟨 Quiet | 55–69 | Mid-size countries. A sure pin here is worth more than a miss. |
| 🟧 Notable | 40–54 | Well-known enough, still not the first name in the room. |
| 🟪 Familiar | 25–39 | Countries most people can find without thinking. |
| 🟫 Everyday | 10–24 | The most populous countries — safe, and the lowest scores. |
| ⬜ Miss | 0 | Not a valid country for that clue. |
A perfect round is 500. A sure mid-tier answer beats gambling on an Overlooked country and scoring zero.
Play a round
The daily quiz is five clues, once a day, at midnight Eastern Time. Unlimited deals five more from the same original bank, whenever you want. Both modes use the same map, search box, and rules.