A visual quiz of the world’s scripts
You can spot a script
when you know where to look.
You do not need to know the language. Compare shapes, strokes, lines and rhythm. Choose a level and work through eight short samples.
Choose a level
No language skills needed. Compare shapes, strokes, lines and rhythm. Eight quick samples with instant explanations.
Starter roundQUESTION 1/80 pts
Both difficulty levels
21 scripts. Each has its own hand.
The starter and expert sets share one catalogue. Filter it to see what belongs where.
Side-by-side comparison
Compare two scripts
How it works
A correct answer is worth 100 points. A hint reveals a visual clue and reduces the question to 50 points. After every guess, you see an explanation and the most likely mix-up.
Can a script always identify the language?
No. One writing system can serve several languages, and one language can use several scripts. These clues are guides, not rules without exceptions.
Why are there two difficulty levels?
The starter round uses familiar and strongly contrasting scripts. The expert round adds less familiar systems and similar shapes from the Caucasus and South Asia.