How to Play Farflung

The daily loop

Each day’s expedition has five prompts. For each prompt you pin one country on the world map, then drop the pin. After your fifth pin the expedition is scored and the answer table opens in camp.

A new expedition opens at midnight, your local time (see reset time details). Play as a guest or sign in to keep streaks and history across devices.

Rarity decides your distance

Every prompt accepts many countries, and each accepted answer carries a rarity tier — see the full tier breakdown. The common pick (the Common answer) keeps you close; unexpected picks travel further; the day’s Farflung gems go furthest of all. A pin on a country that doesn’t fit the prompt is a miss and gains nothing.

Practical tips

• Think in regions. Prompts usually accept a whole family of countries. If your first idea feels obvious, a smaller neighbour often scores higher.
• Read the ruling note. Some prompts have edge rulings (for example, whether certain territories count). The note on our prompt cards mirrors the official guidance.
• Watch for gems. Every prompt has at least one Farflung gem — an answer “nobody” thinks of. Islands, microstates and enclaves are good hunting grounds.
• Take the clock seriously. There is an optional timed mode; if you are aiming for rare answers, untimed play gives you room to think.

What about unlimited play?

There is no official unlimited mode yet — the developers have said one is coming, with themed packs first. See our Farflung unlimited page for what exists today and how to practice.