Guess The Flag! – World Flags Quiz Review

Educational games often struggle to find the sweet spot between being genuinely informative and actually fun to play. Guess The Flag! – World Flags Quiz, developed and published by Source Byte, leans fully into that challenge with a simple premise: learn, memorise, and master the flags of the world. It’s a compact, no‑frills trivia package, but surprisingly engaging given its minimalist presentation. Whether you’re a geography buff, a quiz‑night regular, or someone who enjoys a quick mental workout, there’s something quietly compelling here.

A Straightforward Concept Done Well

The core idea is exactly what the title promises. You’re presented with flags from around the globe, 255 in total, spanning countries, islands, and even international organisations, and your job is to identify them. It’s the kind of concept that could easily feel like a mobile app port, and in many ways it is, but the execution is clean and accessible. The interface is uncluttered, the controls are snappy, and the game wastes no time getting you into the action.

What elevates it beyond a basic flashcard experience is the variety of modes on offer. The game includes six different ways to test your knowledge, ranging from simple multiple‑choice identification to more demanding challenges where you must type the country name yourself. There’s also a reverse mode—name first, flag second—which keeps your brain on its toes. These modes are short, digestible, and easy to bounce between, making the game ideal for quick sessions.

Different Modes Bring Replayability

Standard Flag‑to‑Country Mod

This is the classic quiz format: the game shows you a flag, and you must identify which country it belongs to. It’s the most accessible mode, and the one most players will start with. It’s ideal for learning through repetition and gradually building recognition.

Reverse Mode (Country‑to‑Flag)

Instead of showing the flag, the game gives you the country name first, and you must pick the correct flag. It flips the mental process and forces you to recall visual details rather than names, which keeps things fresh and challenges your memory differently.

Type‑the‑Answer Mode

For players who already know their stuff, this is the “expert” mode. No multiple choice, no hints, you must manually type the country name. It’s the most demanding mode in the game and easily the one that separates casual players from hardcore geography experts.

Location‑Matching Mode

 This mode asks you to match locations to the correct country. It’s a slightly different angle on the same knowledge base, encouraging you to think geographically rather than visually. It adds variety and helps reinforce learning beyond just flag recognition.

Random Mode

 A chaotic mix of all the other modes combined. You never know what type of question you’ll get next — sometimes a flag, sometimes a name, sometimes a typed answer. It’s unpredictable, fast, and great for players who want a more dynamic challenge.

Random Mode

A Wordle‑inspired mode where each incorrect guess reveals a piece of the flag. You get six attempts, and if you fail, you must wait 24 hours before trying again. It’s a clever way to encourage daily play and adds a nice sense of routine and tension.

Final Thoughts

Guess The Flag! – World Flags Quiz is exactly what it sets out to be: a straightforward, educational trivia game with enough variety to keep you engaged and enough challenge to keep you coming back. It won’t blow you away with production values, and it’s not trying to reinvent the genre, but it delivers a polished, addictive, and oddly satisfying experience.

If you enjoy learning, testing yourself, or simply want a relaxing game to dip into between bigger releases, this is a surprisingly charming addition to your library. It’s the kind of title that quietly grows on you and honestly will give you a bit of a Geography lesson. For less than the price of a pint of beer and the fact its Xbox Play Anywhere enabled, it’s worth a punt if you want to give your brain a bit of a test. If you fancy buying a copy for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S or even to play on handheld or PC, you can purchase HERE.