Multiplayer & Competitive Modes

FreeGuessr offers multiple ways to compete with players worldwide — from casual party games to intense ranked matches.

Arena (24/7 Elo-Ranked)

Arena is a live, always-on competitive mode where you play against other players in real-time.

How Arena Works

1. Join anytime — Arena runs 24/7 with active players
2. Same locations — All players guess the same Street View locations
3. Elo ranking — Win to gain Elo, lose to drop
4. Massive scale — Supports up to 200,000 concurrent players

Arena Features

Feature	Description
Live competition	Real-time against other players
Elo rating	Skill-based ranking system
Spectator mode	Watch games without playing
In-game chat	Discuss strategies and locations
Continuous play	No waiting for games to start

Elo Rating

Your Arena Elo reflects your skill level:

• Starting Elo: New players begin with 1000 Elo
• Win: Gain Elo (more if opponent was higher rated)
• Lose: Lose Elo (less if opponent was higher rated)
• Leaderboards: Compete for top rankings globally and by country

Duels

Duels are elimination-style battles where players compete until one is left standing. The better your score, the more health points your opponent lose.

Game Format

• Both players/teams start with 10,000 HP
• Same location shown to all players
• After one player guesses, others have 15 extra seconds
• The player who guesses farther away takes damage
• Damage = score difference between players
• Multipliers start in round 5 (increases damage)
• Game ends when a player/team reaches 0 HP

Duel Options

Setting	Options
Team Size	1v1, 2v2, 1v3, 1v100, any combination
Mode	Moving, No Move, NMPZ, Blink
HP per team	Customizable
Damage multiplier	When multipliers start
Map	Any available map
Elo requirement	Minimum Elo to join (optional)

Creating a Duel

1. Go to Multiplayer → Duels
2. Click Create Duel
3. Configure settings
4. Wait for opponents to join
5. Start when ready

Joining Duels

• Browse the Duels Lobby for open games
• Filter by mode, Elo range, or map
• Join directly or enter a game code

Party Mode

Party mode is designed for playing with friends — perfect for groups, classrooms, or events.

Party Game Types

Best Guesser (Competitive)

• Each round, the closest guess wins
• Individual scores tracked

Team Guesser (Competitive)

• Each round, the closest guess wins
• Scores tracked per team

Duel Teams

• Teams compete in duel format
• Examples: 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, even 1v100
• In Party Mode players can configure all Duels settings like HP or damage multiplier

Circles (Cooperative)

• All players guess the same location
• Points are shared — best guess counts for the team
• Work together to maximize score
• Great option for team building events

Party Settings

Setting	Options
Game type	Best Guesser, Team Guesser, Duel Teams, Circles
Rounds	1–10+
Timer	Per-round time limit
Mode	Moving, No Move, NMPZ, Blink
Map	Any map
Chat	Enabled
Public/Private	Open to all or invite-only

Creating a Party

1. Click Party from the main menu
2. Choose game type
3. Configure settings
4. Share the code or link with friends
5. Start when everyone has joined

Blink Mode in Multiplayer

Blink mode is available in all multiplayer formats:

• Ultra-short exposure: As low as 0.1 seconds
• 30-second guess window: After the blink, you have time to guess
• Tests instant recognition: No time to analyze details

Guess After Timeout

When enabled, players get 15 extra seconds to place a guess after the round timer expires.

• Useful in fast modes (10-second rounds, Blink)
• Prevents zero scores from timeout
• Optional setting when creating games

Next Steps

• Daily Challenges — Compete on daily leaderboards
• Daily Streaks — Build country and region streaks
• Tips & Strategies — Improve your recognition skills