StarTap
StarTap is a daily geography game where you read a clue about a famous person's story, spin a globe, and tap the map to score points; the same five stars reset daily at midnight UTC.
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StarTap presents five famous people each day and gives a short place-related clue for each. Players spin a 3D globe or pan a world map, drop a pin where they think the event or story took place, and lock their guess. Each daily round is the same for all players and is described as taking about three minutes.
Rounds consist of five taps and a single score up to 1,000 points per round based on proximity to the true location. The site offers multiple themed worlds such as Music, Sports, Screen, World Icons and more, plus a World Mix. The game runs in modern browsers on phones, tablets and desktops and requires no sign-up.
How to play StarTap
- Open StarTap in your browser and choose a world or play Today’s Five.
- Read the clue and view the photo of the star for that round.
- Drag, zoom or spin the globe to explore the map and find the location you think matches the clue.
- Tap the map to drop a pin, then lock in your selection to submit your guess.
- Repeat for all five stars and then view your total score up to 1,000 points.
Tips for StarTap
- Prioritise identifying the country or region before aiming for a city to maximize proximity scoring.
- Use zoom and rotate controls to confirm coastal outlines and neighboring countries for more accurate pin placement.
- When the clue references events or industries, consider common venues or hubs for that field to narrow search quickly.
- Start with broader geography first, then refine to a likely city to avoid large distance penalties.
StarTap FAQ
What is StarTap?
StarTap is a daily geography game where you read a place-related clue about a well-known person, spin a globe or pan a map, then tap where you think the story happened; everyone gets the same five stars each day and the session is described as taking about three minutes.
Is StarTap free to play?
Yes, StarTap is free to play in your browser with no sign-up required, and it stores your scores and streak locally in the browser rather than needing an account.
How many guesses do I get per round?
Each round consists of five questions and therefore five taps, one guess per star in the daily set, with a single combined score for the round.
When does the new puzzle come out?
A new set of five stars is released daily at midnight UTC for all players, so the same five stars are available to everyone each day.
Does StarTap work on mobile devices?
Yes, StarTap plays in modern mobile browsers on phones and tablets with touch controls, and an Android app version is noted as coming to Google Play.
How is scoring calculated?
Scoring is proximity-based with up to 1,000 points available in a round; the closer your pin is to the true location, the higher your score for that guess.
