MapTap
Five places a day, usually cities, are the targets in MapTap. Spin a 3D globe and tap where you think each one is. The closer your tap, the higher your score.
How MapTap works
Read the place. Each round names a city or historic site.
Spin and zoom. Turn the globe and zoom in to the area you think is right.
Tap once. Your tap is final. The game shows how far off you were and your points.
Finish all five. Add up your points over five places and read the history behind each one.
Read the history note. Each place comes with a short piece of history tied to that date.
How the score adds up
MapTap gives you five places a day, and each tap can score up to 100 points depending on how close you land. That makes 500 the best possible day. After each place, the game shows a bit of history tied to that date, so you learn why the place was picked.
Tapping closer
- Find the country first, then the region. Most lost points come from tapping the right country in the wrong corner.
- Use coastlines and rivers. Cities near water are easier to place against a shoreline.
- Spin the globe so the area faces you. Tapping near the edge of the globe stretches your error.
- Zoom in before you tap when the place is small or near a border.
Practice and streaks
Beyond the daily five, MapTap has a practice mode, leaderboards and streaks, in the browser and in the app. Practice is the place to work on the parts of the world you find hardest.
Common MapTap questions
How is MapTap scored?
Each place scores up to 100 points depending on how close your tap is.
How many rounds are in MapTap?
Five places a day, the same for everyone.
Is MapTap free?
Yes. It is free to play in the browser and the app.
Is there a MapTap app?
Yes. You can play in the browser or the app.
MapTap strategy
- Zoom in before you tap. A few hundred kilometres can cost you many points.
- Use rivers and coastlines as guides. Many big cities sit on a coast or a major river.
- If you only know the country, tap near its capital or largest city rather than the middle.
MapTap in numbers
- Rounds
- 5 places a day
- Score
- Up to 100 points per place, based on how close you tap
- Extra
- Each place comes with a piece of history tied to that date
- Modes
- Daily game, practice, leaderboards and streaks
- Category
- Geography games, maps and globes
Facts checked on 2026-11-03. MapTap belongs to MapTap. Megadle is not linked to it.