FLAG STUDY
Learn about flags
Flags are an introduction to history, nature and geography, not just colors to memorize. Explore the game’s questions through explanations and interactive learning.
Four perspectives
Use colors, patterns, region and geography together. Stars, crosses, plants, animals, coats of arms, island or landlocked status and area all offer different clues. Deduction combines several answers rather than relying on one feature.
How to read a flag
Recognizing flags is not just a memory contest. A consistent viewing order helps you organize the features of an unfamiliar flag.
Explore →Colors and symbols
A shared color or symbol need not have the same meaning in different countries. Observe the design first, then explore its origins after the reveal.
Explore →Flags and geography
When appearance alone leaves you unsure, geography can help. Connect a flag with its region and the characteristics of its territory.
Explore →How many colors does a flag use?
There is no single universal counting rule. We use the following conventions to keep the game’s answers consistent.
Explore →Similar flags: Australia and New Zealand
A blue field and Union Jack are shared features. Separate similarities from differences before making a guess.
Explore →Choosing better questions
Another pleasure of the game is deciding what to check when you do not already know the answer.
Explore →The world’s true sizes
After exploring a flag, investigate its country’s size. Looking large on a map does not always mean a country has a large area.
Explore →Keep learning after the reveal
Check the capital, region and story, not just the name. Remembering one reason behind a color or symbol helps you compare similar flags next time.
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