Random Place Generator
Tap for a random story setting, like an abandoned roller rink, or switch to get a random real city or country.
792 to pick from. Tap Spin.
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792 to pick from. Tap Spin.
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How it works
- Choose story settings or real cities and countries.
- Tap the button for a random place.
- Tap again until one fits your idea.
Every pick starts from your browser's cryptographic random number generator, so each option has the same chance unless you set a weight. The pool behind this tool holds 792 options. How the randomness works.
Ways to use it
Writing prompt setting
A writer drops two characters into a random setting and starts the scene there.
Geography challenge
A teacher generates a country and students find it on a map, then name its capital. Bonus points for naming a neighbor.
Tabletop location
A game master needs somewhere for a chase and lands on a closed night market.
Dream trip list
A couple taps real cities and adds the interesting ones to a someday list.
Drawing backgrounds
An artist practices perspective by drawing the generated setting.
Questions people ask
What is the difference between the two modes?
Settings are imagined places for stories and games, like a lighthouse with no light. Real places are actual cities and countries. Switch modes anytime with the same button.
How do I use a setting in a story?
Pick one detail that makes it unusual and let it cause a problem. A flooded library is a different scene than a quiet one.
How many countries are there?
Most lists count 195, which is the 193 United Nations members plus two observer states.
Can I use a random country for a school project?
Yes. It's a fair way to hand out countries so no one fights over the popular ones. Keep generating until each student has a different country.