States

States works just like Countries: one state a day, six guesses, and a new clue after every miss. The clues are just different.

How it works

One state a day, six guesses. Clues unlock as you miss, and you can click the map instead of typing.

The toggle at the top switches between States and Countries, so you can go straight from one to the other.

The clues

Some clues tell you where the state is, and some tell you which one it is. Region and capital help you find the right part of the map. Admission order, the flag and the landmark are better for picking the exact state.

Admission order: which number state it was to join the Union.
A famous landmark from the state.
Region, like Midwest or Mountain West.
The capital city.
The state flag.

Don't skip admission order

People tend to ignore this one, but it's really useful. The first 13 are the original colonies. Anything in the 40s or later is out west and joined late. The 20s and 30s are mostly in the middle of the country.

Put admission order together with the region and you're usually down to two or three states.

Example

Admission order is your first clue. After one miss, you see a landmark. After two misses, the region appears: Mountain West.

If your next guess is outside Mountain West, the map greys out the other regions. That miss also reveals the capital, helping you pick the exact state.

Tips

1You don't need to memorise the admission list. Knowing early, middle or late is enough.
2Don't guess a state that goes against a clue you already have.
3Some landmarks are close to state borders, so don't rely on them alone.
4Clicking the map is quicker than typing when two states have similar names.