How to Play a Round on whatlang.fun

whatlang.fun is a browser-based guessing game: you look at a picture of a street sign, store name, or random inscription and try to identify the language. To play, open the site, pick a round length (10, 20, 30, or no limit), then for each image type your language guess and submit it. Your score and record update as you go, and the page shows the next image after each round.

Before You Start

• A web browser and an internet connection; the game runs on the page itself.
• No account setup is described on the site, so you can begin from the main screen.
• The page displays a score, a record, and round-length options alongside a Next control.

Step by Step

1. Choose a round length

On the main screen you'll see four options: 10 rounds, 20 rounds, 30 rounds, and no limit ∞. Pick one to set how long your session lasts. A short session (10 rounds) suits a quick break; unlimited lets you keep going until you stop.

2. Look at the image

Each round presents a picture — the site's description names street signs, store names, and random inscriptions as the sources. Read the text in the image and note spelling, letter shapes, accents, and diacritics, since these are the main clues to the language.

3. Submit your guess

Enter the language you think the text is in and submit it. The game then moves you to the next image, typically via the Next control.

4. Track your score and record

Your Score counts correct guesses in the current session, and Record tracks your best result. Both are visible on the page, so you can see progress as rounds advance.

What to Expect

Common Snags

• Similar-looking languages: Scripts shared across languages (for example Latin-based languages with accents) make guesses harder. Focus on distinctive characters and word endings rather than overall look.
• Short inscriptions: A single word or abbreviation may not give enough context. Use letter combinations and diacritics as your main signal.
• Ending a session: With a fixed round count, the session ends after that many images; choose unlimited if you don't want a cutoff.

Practical Tips

• Start with 10 rounds to learn how the clues work before committing to a longer session.
• Say the text silently — recognizing a word often identifies the language faster than analyzing letters.
• Keep a mental note of languages you've already seen; repeated scripts can trip you up.