StatesQuest

What StatesQuest is

StatesQuest is a daily geography puzzle built around numbers rather than maps. Each day you are given seven US states or American regions along with real statistical values, and your task is to compare those numbers carefully. You may be asked to find which state has the highest value in a category, which has the lowest, which comes closest to a specified target figure, or which entry is an impostor that does not come from real data. The statistics are authentic measurements such as population and obesity rate, so the challenge is to reason about relative size and plausibility instead of recalling locations. The game presents all four modes as part of the same daily round, and a fresh set of seven states appears with each new day. Because the focus is on numeric comparison, even players with strong map memory will need to pay attention to the data itself. This compact, free web format makes StatesQuest an easy daily stop for anyone who likes geography trivia with a statistical twist.

How to play

Start by reviewing the day's panel of seven states and their listed statistics. For each prompt, compare the values across the set before making a decision. In highest mode, select the state whose value tops the category. In lowest mode, select the one at the bottom. In closest mode, measure each value against the exact or target figure and choose the state that lands nearest to it. In impostor mode, examine the entries for one that is not genuine data and select it as the false result. Each daily puzzle works through the four modes, so you will use a different kind of judgment for every question. A new challenge is offered each day, and all answers come from the featured states and regions in the Americas.

Tips

1. Scan all seven values before answering, because a number that looks extreme in isolation can change when you see the complete list.
2. For closest mode, focus on the gap between each value and the target; the nearest answer is not always the one with the largest or smallest statistic.
3. When hunting for the impostor, look for a result that breaks the pattern of the other authentic values, such as a figure that is far outside the expected range.
4. Remember that all modes use real statistics, so reasonable real-world knowledge about population and health trends can help you check suspicious values.