๐Ÿ“ Where in Germany?

Test your Germany geography by finding all 16 states on the interactive map. No hints, just your memory and the map.

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Location Challenge

Click states on the map with no hints or tooltips!

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States

16 states

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Test Your Memory

Can you locate all states from memory?

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๐Ÿ“š How to Play & Learn German Geography

Master German Geography Through Interactive Play

Where in Germany is an educational geography game designed to help you learn and master the locations of states. Unlike traditional geography quizzes with multiple choice questions, this game challenges you to find states on an interactive map with no hints, testing and improving your spatial memory and geographic knowledge of Germany.

How the Game Works

The game displays a state name at the top of the screen, and your job is to click on that state's location on the Germany map. There are no tooltips, no hints, and no multiple choice options - just you, the map, and your memory. When you click correctly, the state turns green and stays highlighted. If you click the wrong state, it flashes red and you can try again immediately. The game tracks your accuracy, streak, and overall score as you progress through states.

Educational Benefits

This interactive approach to learning German geography is more effective than passive study methods. By actively engaging with the map and receiving immediate feedback, you develop stronger spatial memory and geographic literacy. Students, teachers, and geography enthusiasts use this game to prepare for tests, improve their knowledge of German geography, and challenge themselves to achieve perfect accuracy.

Tips for Success

  • Start with border anchors: Bavaria, Baden-Wurttemberg, and Lower Saxony are large and easier to identify.
  • Learn by region: Focus on one region at a time - North, East, South, West, and Central Germany.
  • Recognize distinctive shapes: Brandenburg's large footprint around Berlin and the coastal outline of Schleswig-Holstein stand out.
  • Small states need focus: Saarland, Bremen, Hamburg, and Berlin are compact and close to neighbors.
  • Use the zoom feature: Zoom in around the Rhine-Ruhr area and the city-states for accurate clicks.
  • Practice consistently: Daily practice for 5-10 minutes is more effective than occasional long sessions for building lasting geographic knowledge.

Game Features

The game includes several features to enhance your learning experience: zoom and pan controls for detailed map exploration across Germany, a scoring system that rewards accuracy and speed, progress tracking that saves your session, and an optional timer mode for advanced players. You can skip difficult states and return to them later, reset the game to practice again, and view detailed statistics about your performance including accuracy rate and longest streak.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many states are in Germany?

Germany has 16 states, and this game includes all of them.

What are the hardest states to find on the map?

Smaller states like Saarland, Bremen, Hamburg, and Berlin can be tricky. Zoom in around western and northern Germany to spot them clearly.

Is this game suitable for students and classroom use?

Yes! Where in Germany is perfect for geography lessons and classroom activities. It's ideal for middle school and high school students learning German geography and state studies. Teachers can use it as an interactive quiz, homework assignment, or test preparation tool.

How can I improve my German geography knowledge?

Practice regularly with this interactive map game, focusing on one region at a time (North, East, South, West, and Central). Study borders and river corridors to anchor states in memory.

Does the game include all states?

Yes. This game includes all 16 official states.

Are the names shown in English or local spellings?

We use common English names, and some entries use local spellings where that is the standard form.

Does my progress save if I close the browser?

Yes! Your progress, including completed states, score, and statistics, is automatically saved in your browser's local storage. Your session data remains available for 24 hours, allowing you to take breaks and return to continue your game. After 24 hours, the data expires and you'll start fresh with a new session.

What's the difference between this and other geography games?

Unlike multiple choice quizzes or games with hints, Where in Germany provides a pure geography challenge with no assistance. You must know the actual location of each state on the Germany map - there are no clues, tooltips, or elimination options. This makes it more challenging but also more effective for truly learning German geography.

Can I use this game on mobile devices or tablets?

Yes! The game is fully responsive and works on smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers. On touch devices, you can use pinch-to-zoom gestures to zoom in on the map and tap states to select them. The game automatically adjusts for different screen sizes to provide an optimal experience across all devices.

Full list of states (16)

About this game

Where in Germany is a map-based geography challenge where you must click the correct states without hints. Explore more challenges on the Map Games hub or try Capital Rush for a capitals-only challenge.

How the scoring works

Your score rewards accuracy and speed, with streak bonuses for consecutive correct states. The game tracks attempts, accuracy rate, best streak, and completion progress so you can improve over time.

Germany Map: Simplemaps.com