MRT Guessr game

For most of us, taking the MRT has become second nature due to the amount of time we’ve spent in its train cabins. As such, you might be pretty confident when it comes to identifying stations in our ever-expanding rail network, from the newly minted Thomson-East Coast Line to the one that started it all, the North-South Line.

But this new time waster will have you questioning your MRT knowledge. Enter MRT Guessr, a fun online game developed by an SUTD student that tests how well you know the locations of Singapore’s MRT stations. Here’s all you need to know about it before you start chasing high scores.

What is MRT Guessr?

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MRT Guessr is an online, browser-based game created by Rat Games Studio, a local game development team spearheaded by Aaron Tua, a Design and AI student at Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD).

You can play MRT Guessr on both your smartphone and computer; simply load it up with your preferred browser, and you’re good to go; no download required. The goal of the game is to correctly identify MRT stations on LTA’s MRT system map, and in some game modes, in the shortest possible time.

Image adapted from: MRT Guessr

As of writing, there are 5 game modes available: Daily Challenge, Quickplay, Multiplayer, Singapore Tour, and Speed Run, but the main gist of the game is simple. Each game will begin with an unmarked MRT system map, and you’ll be given an MRT station to point out on the map.

BTW, LRT stations aren’t included in the game, and if you’d like to show some love, you can tip Aaron for his hard work via Ko-fi link, in denominations of $3.

Daily Challenge

MRT Guessr’s Daily Challenge features a fixed set of 5 MRT stations to pinpoint correctly. You’ve got 3 tries to do so for each of them, and if you guessed wrong, a hint will pop up on the top left.

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You’ll first be given which line the station sits on, and then the general region of Singapore it’s located in. If you still can’t get it, a red circle will appear on the map, revealing where the station is. After you’re done guessing all 5 stations, you’ll be given a score based on how well you did.

Much like how Wordle works, these 5 random MRT stations are the same for every player and will reset daily, so you can see how you measure against your friends. You’ll only be able to play the Daily Challenge once every day, so make each attempt count.

Quickplay

MRT Guessr’s Quickplay mode is essentially the exact same as its Daily Challenge, but you’ll be able to attempt it as many times as you want.

Multiplayer

Mulitplayer is the latest game mode added by the developers, where you can flex your MRT station expertise with a friendly competition. Simply enter a username, click “Create lobby”, and send the game invite link to your group chat. You don’t have to wait for everyone to enter the lobby before you start, it’s OTOT.

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You’ll be given a total of 10 stations to identify correctly, and you’ll be timed too, for an added layer of anxiety. At the end of it all, your username will appear on a leaderboard, and your score will be based on how many attempts you take per station and how quickly you breeze through them.

Singapore Tou

You’ll want to sit down for this one, as the Singapore Tour mode will have you naming each and every one of the Little Red Dot’s 146 MRT stations.

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It took me just under 12 minutes to get them all, and it was pretty dang difficult, since I had been brought up in the East with no inkling where places like Bukit Gombak and Marsiling were. Heck, I don’t think I’ve even alighted the train at these stations.

You can also submit your scores to be featured on the leaderboard. Right now, the fastest anyone has completed the Singapore Challenge is 3 minutes; a feat that definitely deserves its own congratulatory post on LinkedIn.

Speedrun

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Speaking of leaderboards, if you’re truly the competitive sort, the Speedrun mode will be up your alley. As usual, you’ve got 5 stations to correctly identify, and you’ll be timed. But, for each wrong attempt, 5 seconds will be added to your timer. The fastest time on the Speedrun mode’s leaderboard is 4.87 seconds, which is mighty impressive.

Try the MRT Guessr game on your daily commute

The MRT Guessr game took our team by storm, and as I’m writing this article, I’ve got a couple of colleagues pitting their skills against each other in its new Multiplayer mode. Give it a try on your daily commute, and you’ll find it to be oddly addictive; just remember not to miss your stop.

For more interesting MRT-related reads:

• Everything you need to know about the upcoming Cross-Island Line
• Funny MRT station names & their history
• Ranking the best MRT toilets

Cover image adapted from: MRT Guessr