Observed arrival · 2026-10-07
Guess the Chain: a daily map puzzle
A free geography game asks you to identify a mystery chain from the map of its U.S. locations, with six guesses to get it right.
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$Paid
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●Pro
◎Niche
◉Human
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- For
- Map-game fans and curious chain-store spotters
- Worth noticing
- Clues can reveal category, store count, founding year, headquarters state, or the chain’s first letter.
Field notes
After each incorrect guess, the game gives directional feedback on store count and a category match, plus a measure of how much the two location maps overlap. Optional clues can narrow the answer by founding year, headquarters state, or first letter. The page says stats stay in the current browser and credits All the Places and the U.S. Census Bureau for data.
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✦PrettyNotable craft visible
●ProPolished or operationally mature
◎NicheUnusually specific use
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