CityPin USA: Five Daily Clues, One Big Map to Figure Out

Five clues. No place names. How well do you really know the USA?

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Your US Geography Gets a Daily Check

CityPin USA is a free daily map puzzle with five clues about real places across the United States, from famous campuses to natural wonders. Drop a pin on a map with no place names and see how close you landed. Each guess earns up to 1,000 points, so there's a 5,000-point daily score to chase.

Read the Clue, Trust Your Pin

1

Read About a Mystery Place

Each day's five clues point to real US locations, including landmarks, stadiums, campuses, natural wonders, and places tied to local culture.

2

Tap the Map

Tap the map to drop your pin where you think the place belongs. There are no place names to give the answer away.

3

See How Close You Got

The closer your pin is to the answer, the more points you earn. Each clue is worth up to 1,000 points.

4

Get the Story Behind the Spot

After every guess, read a short, fact-checked story about the place.

5

Compare Today's Scores

Share your score without spoilers and challenge friends to beat it. Everyone gets the same five clues that day.

No Secret Shortcuts Here

Skip the Install, Drop a Pin

Open CityPin USA in your browser on phone or desktop and play for free, with no download needed. Progress is saved on your device.

Before You Drop That Pin

Q:

Is CityPin USA free?

A:

Yes, CityPin USA is free to play in your browser.

Q:

When do the daily clues change?

A:

A new set of five clues arrives at midnight US Eastern. Everyone gets the same set each day.

Q:

Can I play on my phone?

A:

Yes, the game runs in a browser on phone or desktop.

Q:

What's the highest daily score?

A:

You can earn up to 1,000 points per clue, for a daily maximum of 5,000. Closer pins score higher.

Q:

Will sharing my score spoil the answers?

A:

No, score sharing is spoiler-free, so friends can tackle the same clues without getting the answers from your results.

What's on the Map?

1

A Fresh Set Every Day

Five new clues arrive at midnight US Eastern. Everyone tackles the same daily set.

2

No Place-Name Safety Net

The map has no place names, so geography, history, and local trivia do the heavy lifting.

3

Points for Getting Close

Scoring depends on distance from the correct location, with up to 5,000 points available each day.

4

Facts After Every Guess

Each answer comes with a short, fact-checked story about the location.

5

English and Chinese Toggle

A full language toggle lets you switch between English and Chinese.

6

Progress Stays on Your Device

Your progress is saved on the device you're using.

For the I-Know-Where-That-Is Crowd

🗺️

Put Your Geography to Work

With no place names on the map, your knowledge of US geography, history, and local trivia gets a proper workout.

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Leave With a New Fact

Even a misplaced pin leads to a short, fact-checked story about the answer.

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Settle It on the Same Map

Shared daily clues and spoiler-free scores give you and your friends the same challenge to compare.

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