The Antipode Game is a geography challenge that tests how well you understand the Earth’s hidden opposites.
Each round presents a real city somewhere in the world. Your task is to guess where its antipode lies — the point directly opposite on the other side of the planet. Most answers fall in open ocean. A few come surprisingly close to land. Almost none are where you expect.
Play through multiple rounds, compare your guesses to the true antipode, and see how your intuition improves as the map unfolds. It’s a game of distance, symmetry, and global perspective — designed to be quick to play, but surprisingly hard to master.
The Antipode Game
Can you guess what’s on the other side of the Earth?
ANTIPODE FAQ
How is the Antipode Game different from the Antipode Map?
The Antipode Game is about intuition, not precision. Instead of calculating exact coordinates, you guess where the opposite side of the Earth might be and see how close your instincts come to reality. The Antipode Map is a tool; the Antipode Game is a challenge.
Is the Antipode Game meant to be educational or just for fun?
Both. While it’s designed as a fast, engaging game, repeated play naturally improves your understanding of global geography, hemispheres, latitude, and how land and ocean are distributed around the planet.
Can I replay the game or challenge myself again?
Absolutely. Each round is designed to be replayable, and guessing improves with familiarity. The game is quick enough to play casually, but deep enough to reward repeated attempts.
Is there a “right” strategy for guessing antipodes?
There’s no shortcut, but players tend to improve by thinking in terms of latitude first, then longitude. Over time, patterns emerge — and that’s part of what makes the game addictive.
Does the game use real geographic data?
Yes. Every city and antipode shown in the game is based on real-world geographic calculations. The challenge lies in human intuition — not the accuracy of the data.
