The Wikipedia gameFind the way in 10 clicks

From the start article to the target, only via links in Wikipedia. A new puzzle for everybody every day, free and without signup.

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StartBeer
TargetMoon
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How it works

  1. Start and target

    You land on a Wikipedia article and see your target, for example from Beer to Moon.

  2. Only click links

    You can only move on via links in the article text. No search, no going back, every click counts.

  3. At most 10 clicks

    Reach the target with as few clicks as possible. In a tie, the faster player wins.

New: Training

New here or want to get better? In training you choose start and target yourself and the game shows you what to look for, which links lead towards the target and why.

  • Briefing: What is the target about, which articles link to it?
  • Hints at the push of a button: marked links with a reason.
  • Feedback after every click: closer or a detour?
  • Debrief: your path next to a short solution.

Complete 5 trainings and you get the achievement “Well trained” and 2 power-up packs.

Start training
Training Example (simplified): page “Mesopotamia”, target “Moon”

The Babylonians watched the sky very closely and laid foundations of astronomy and mathematics. Their calendar followed the course of the Moon.

Warm You are on the right track: the target is not far from here.

  1. astronomy1 click from the target“Astronomy” links to “Moon”. From there it is only one more click.
  2. calendarRelated topicThe article “Moon” links to “Calendar” as well. The topics are connected.

Game modes

Daily challenge

One pair per day, the same for everybody. Compare yourself with everybody else and keep your streak alive.

With friends

Private round: choose start and target, draw them or take a theme. Send the room code, up to four people, first to arrive wins. Then a rematch with a new pair.

Create round

Public rounds

Open round with well known articles: join and play against others. If few people are around, bots play along.

All open rounds

Practice round

Random pair of well known articles, right away and without waiting. Perfect to warm up.

Training

Choose start and target and learn: hints on which links lead to the target and why, feedback after every click and a debrief with a solution.

To the training

Example round

This is what a round from Beer to Moon could look like:

  1. StartBeerBeer was already brewed in ancient Mesopotamia. So off to history.
  2. Click 1MesopotamiaThe Babylonians watched the sky very closely. On to astronomy.
  3. Click 2AstronomyThis is about planets, stars and moons. The Moon is one click away.
  4. Click 3MoonTarget reached in 3 clicks.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Wiki race?

A Wiki race is a game with Wikipedia: you start on one article and have to reach a given target article using only the links in the text. Search and the address bar are off limits. On Wiki Streaks you have at most 10 clicks.

Is Wiki Streaks free?

Yes. Wiki Streaks is free and has no ads in the game. You can play right away in your browser, on your phone and on your computer.

Do I need an account?

No. On your first visit you automatically get a guest name and can play right away. If you want to save your progress (streak, power-ups, achievements) or keep playing on another device, enter your email address on your profile. You do not need a password, you get a link.

How does the daily challenge work?

Every day at midnight (Berlin time) there is a new pair of start and target article, the same for everybody. Your first attempt of the day counts: first the number of clicks, in a tie the time. After that you see how you did compared to everybody else.

What is the best way to learn the Wikipedia game?

In training: you choose start and target or draw a pair. At the push of a button the game shows you which links lead towards the target and why, rates every click and compares your path with a short solution at the end. Training rounds do not count for the leaderboard.

What is a streak?

Your streak counts how many days in a row you played the daily challenge. If you skip a day, the streak starts over.

Can I play with friends?

Yes, in two ways. At the same time: create a private round, choose start and target (or draw them) and send the room code or invitation link. Up to four people play, first to arrive wins. Or at different times: challenge a friend after any round. They play the same pair, then you compare your paths and appear together in the friends leaderboard.

Where do the articles come from?

All articles come live from the English Wikipedia and are licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Wiki Streaks is a private project and not affiliated with the Wikimedia Foundation.