Play the States

Play the States

Learn US States & Capitals

14 ratings
7 reviews
$1.99 Free
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Lowest price: Free a year ago (-100%)


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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 3, 2025
  • February 10, 2026

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Engage in a variety of fun games to learn US states, capitals, and geography. Features puzzle-solving, trivia, and reaction-based challenges for all ages. Track progress and unlock achievements while building geographic knowledge.

Multiple game modes (puzzle, battle, trivia)
Drag and drop state puzzles
State trivia and fact challenges
Capitals matching game
Reaction-based delivery game
Progress tracking and achievements
Offline play
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What's New in Play the States

1.2.0

February 10, 2026

Performance improvements.

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$4.99

All Games Forever Bundle

All games permanently unlocked

User reviews

This sucks

Why do you have to pay to play after 5 free rounds

What?

Ok, so when I was looking for a fun game to play I thought I would trust this one, but it might look normal at first when you play it, but then after playing too much, many of those games are locked. I didn’t know because I was just playing normal but then on the bottom on my screen I saw it said “5 free plays each!” Meaning that each game has 5 plays per game and after wasting those 5 plays, THEY JUST LOCK IT OUT✌️😭 Like what was the point of that?! Then it told me to pay money to unlock back like you do realize: “KIDS DON’T HAVE THAT MUCH MONEY” I was so annoyed I deleted the game then reinstalled then deleted it more times till I wasted those 5 plays. And the reason why they did this? BECAUSE THEY WANNA MAKE YOU MAD😔 And idk WHY would they do that, like as a person who loves learning America and have fun with states, I’d be very upset. STACK THE STATES IS BETTER
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Really well done!

These games are really creative and well done! I’m just really impressed with the graphics because they’re so much more attractive than the launchpad games we’ve gotten at the library before. Many have tried to make great US geography games but this one is actually fun!

Real learning and SO fun for all ages!

All my kids, from ages 13 to 8, love this app and are each learning on their own level! And I love it because they are really learning while playing. There are a bunch of different games including playing with bordering states, population, elevation, dates they became a state, size, location, etc. There are variations of the games that are so fun and different levels. Definitely worth the purchase and the time spent playing!
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Fun and Educational

My kids are begging to play this game — and I’m enjoying it too! They are learning new vocabulary, better spacial reasoning , and lots and lots about our country! We were all gathered around trying to beat the levels and taking turns.

My kids say
“4 7/8 stars out of 5. It’s fun and it helps me learn the states. Plus I like destroying the things on freestyle”

“DESTROY PENNSYLVANIA!! I give it 11 million stars because I loved it so much and want to play it again”

One problem we’ve run into is that with the puzzle sometimes states slide under where the cutout on the phone is for the camera and some of the buttons and they can’t be found or used. They’re just stuck. Other than that Amazing Game!
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FAQ

What is Play the States?

Play the States is an educational game designed to help users learn US states, their capitals, and geography through a variety of interactive challenges and mini-games.

What learning methods does Play the States use?

The app employs diverse methods including drag-and-drop puzzles, trivia challenges about state facts and capitals, and reaction-based games to enhance spatial reasoning, memory retention, and geographic literacy.

How does Play the States track user progress?

Users can track their progress across all game modes and unlock achievements as they master different aspects of US geography. This system celebrates geographic victories and encourages continued learning.

Is Play the States suitable for all ages?

Yes, Play the States is designed to be family-friendly and is suitable for all ages, from kids to adults. Both children and adults can play together and learn from the educational content.

Can I play Play the States offline?

Yes, Play the States supports offline play, meaning you do not require an internet connection to access and enjoy its learning games and features.

What devices is Play the States available on?

Play the States is optimized for mobile devices and is available on iPhone and iPad. It offers intuitive touch controls for an easy user experience.

How often is Play the States updated?

The latest version, 1.2.0, was released on February 10, 2026. The developer plans to add more mini-games based on user suggestions.

Does Play the States have ads?

No, Play the States does not contain advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted learning experience.