How to play

The Wiki Game is a race through Wikipedia. You get a start article and a target article, and you reach the target by clicking only the links inside the articles.

Play in your browser

Rules

1. You start on a Wikipedia article, and your target is shown at the top of the screen.
2. Tap a link inside the article to jump to that article.
3. Reach the target article in as few clicks as possible.
4. Going back to the previous article counts as a click.
5. Each level allows up to 50 clicks.

Game modes

Daily challenge

One new pair every day, the same for everyone, with a global leaderboard and streaks.

Journey

More than 2,000 levels that get harder as you go.

Classic levels

75 handcrafted levels in 3 worlds. Earn points to unlock the next world.

Practice

Pick your own start and target from themed lists and play without pressure.

Challenges

Send a friend the same pair and see who needs fewer clicks.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Wiki Game?

A free game where you race through Wikipedia. You start on one article and try to reach a target article by clicking only the links inside the articles, in as few clicks as possible.

Can I play in my browser?

Yes. Open thewikigame.yfranko.com to play in any computer or phone browser. The game is also available for iPhone and Android.

How does scoring work?

In levels, the fewer clicks you need, the more points you earn. Points unlock new worlds: world 2 at 1,000 points and world 3 at 2,500 points.

What is the daily challenge?

Every day at 00:00 UTC a new start and target pair goes live. Everyone plays the same pair, and the daily leaderboard ranks players by clicks. Winning on consecutive days builds a streak.

What are keys?

In levels and Journey, a key reveals the best known path and guides you to the target step by step. You earn keys with daily streaks, and the mobile apps also sell them.

Which languages can I play in?

You can play in English, Hebrew, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian and Arabic. Each language uses its own Wikipedia, and the game itself is translated too.

Is The Wiki Game free?

Yes, the game is free to play. The mobile apps offer an optional Premium upgrade with in-page search, unlimited going back and no ads.

Is The Wiki Game made by Wikipedia?

No. The Wiki Game is an independent game. It uses Wikipedia articles, which are available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Get the app

The Wiki Game is also free on iPhone and Android, with Journey mode, friends and challenges.