Farflung answers today: #8, October 12
Here are the Farflung answers for expedition #8 on Monday, October 12, 2026. Each of the five prompts starts with spoiler-free hints; tap “Reveal” for every valid country, its rarity tier and the share of players who pinned it. 161 answers count in total.
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Today’s five prompts
Prompt 1: Pin a country that currently has an IKEA store
Hints first, from gentle to strong:
- 60 countries and territories count for this prompt — territories are allowed today.
- By continent: 30 in Europe, 19 in Asia, 7 in the Americas, 2 in Oceania, 2 in Africa.
- The most-picked answer starts with “S” and is in Europe.
- 2 answers are in the top Farflung tier — they start with D, P.
Reveal the best Farflung pick for prompt 1tap to reveal
Dominican Republic — Farflung tier, chosen by under 1% of players.
Reveal all 60 answers for prompt 1tap to reveal
| Answer | Tier | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | Common | 34% |
| United States | Uncommon | 9.0% |
| Germany | Rare | 6.0% |
| United Kingdom | Rare | 5.0% |
| Australia | Rare | 2.5% |
| Canada | Rare | 2.5% |
| China | Rare | 2.5% |
| Denmark | Rare | 2.5% |
| Spain | Rare | 2.5% |
| France | Rare | 2.5% |
| Italy | Rare | 2.5% |
| Japan | Rare | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | Rare | 2.5% |
| Norway | Rare | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | Elusive | <1% |
| Austria | Elusive | <1% |
| Belgium | Elusive | <1% |
| Bulgaria | Elusive | <1% |
| Bahrain | Elusive | <1% |
| Switzerland | Elusive | <1% |
| Chile | Elusive | <1% |
| Colombia | Elusive | <1% |
| Cyprus | Elusive | <1% |
| Czechia | Elusive | <1% |
| Dominican Republic★ gem | Farflung | <1% |
| Egypt | Elusive | <1% |
| Estonia | Elusive | <1% |
| Finland | Elusive | <1% |
| Greece | Elusive | <1% |
| Croatia | Elusive | <1% |
| Hungary | Elusive | <1% |
| Indonesia | Elusive | <1% |
| India | Elusive | <1% |
| Ireland | Elusive | <1% |
| Iceland | Elusive | <1% |
| Israel | Elusive | <1% |
| Jordan | Elusive | <1% |
| South Korea | Elusive | <1% |
| Kuwait | Elusive | <1% |
| Lithuania | Elusive | <1% |
| Latvia | Elusive | <1% |
| Morocco | Elusive | <1% |
| Mexico | Elusive | <1% |
| Malaysia | Elusive | <1% |
| New Zealand | Elusive | <1% |
| Oman | Elusive | <1% |
| Philippines | Elusive | <1% |
| Poland | Elusive | <1% |
| Puerto Rico★ gem | Farflung | <1% |
| Portugal | Elusive | <1% |
| Qatar | Elusive | <1% |
| Romania | Elusive | <1% |
| Saudi Arabia | Elusive | <1% |
| Singapore | Elusive | <1% |
| Serbia | Elusive | <1% |
| Slovakia | Elusive | <1% |
| Slovenia | Elusive | <1% |
| Thailand | Elusive | <1% |
| Türkiye | Elusive | <1% |
| Taiwan | Elusive | <1% |
Prompt 2: Pin a country whose land was once part of the ancient Roman Empire
Hints first, from gentle to strong:
- 55 countries and territories count for this prompt — territories are allowed today.
- By continent: 37 in Europe, 13 in Asia, 5 in Africa.
- The most-picked answer starts with “I” and is in Europe.
- 2 answers are in the top Farflung tier — they start with I, S.
Reveal the best Farflung pick for prompt 2tap to reveal
Iraq — Farflung tier, chosen by under 1% of players.
Reveal all 55 answers for prompt 2tap to reveal
| Answer | Tier | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | Common | 37% |
| France | Uncommon | 8.6% |
| Spain | Rare | 5.8% |
| Greece | Rare | 5.8% |
| Egypt | Rare | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | Rare | 4.8% |
| Türkiye | Rare | 3.8% |
| Germany | Rare | 2.4% |
| Israel | Rare | 2.1% |
| Portugal | Rare | 2.1% |
| Tunisia | Rare | 2.1% |
| Albania | Elusive | <1% |
| Andorra | Elusive | <1% |
| Armenia | Elusive | <1% |
| Austria | Elusive | <1% |
| Azerbaijan | Elusive | <1% |
| Belgium | Elusive | <1% |
| Bulgaria | Elusive | <1% |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Elusive | <1% |
| Switzerland | Elusive | <1% |
| Cyprus | Elusive | <1% |
| Algeria | Elusive | <1% |
| Georgia | Elusive | <1% |
| Guernsey | Elusive | <1% |
| Gibraltar | Elusive | <1% |
| Croatia | Elusive | <1% |
| Hungary | Elusive | <1% |
| Iran | Elusive | <1% |
| Iraq★ gem | Farflung | <1% |
| Jersey | Elusive | <1% |
| Jordan | Elusive | <1% |
| Kuwait | Elusive | <1% |
| Lebanon | Elusive | <1% |
| Libya | Elusive | <1% |
| Liechtenstein | Elusive | <1% |
| Luxembourg | Elusive | <1% |
| Morocco | Elusive | <1% |
| Monaco | Elusive | <1% |
| Moldova | Elusive | <1% |
| North Macedonia | Elusive | <1% |
| Malta | Elusive | <1% |
| Montenegro | Elusive | <1% |
| Netherlands | Elusive | <1% |
| Palestine | Elusive | <1% |
| Romania | Elusive | <1% |
| Russia | Elusive | <1% |
| Saudi Arabia★ gem | Farflung | <1% |
| San Marino | Elusive | <1% |
| Serbia | Elusive | <1% |
| Slovakia | Elusive | <1% |
| Slovenia | Elusive | <1% |
| Syria | Elusive | <1% |
| Ukraine | Elusive | <1% |
| Vatican City | Elusive | <1% |
| Kosovo | Elusive | <1% |
Prompt 3: Pin a country where jaguars live in the wild
Hints first, from gentle to strong:
- 19 countries and territories count for this prompt — territories are allowed today.
- By continent: 18 in the Americas, 1 in Europe.
- The most-picked answer starts with “B” and is in the Americas.
- 2 answers are in the top Farflung tier — they start with F, U.
Reveal the best Farflung pick for prompt 3tap to reveal
France — Farflung tier, chosen by under 1% of players.
Reveal all 19 answers for prompt 3tap to reveal
| Answer | Tier | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Common | 40% |
| Mexico | Uncommon | 10% |
| Colombia | Rare | 6.0% |
| Costa Rica | Rare | 5.0% |
| Peru | Rare | 5.0% |
| Argentina | Rare | 4.0% |
| Belize | Rare | 4.0% |
| Bolivia | Rare | 4.0% |
| Venezuela | Rare | 4.0% |
| Ecuador | Rare | 3.5% |
| Guatemala | Rare | 3.0% |
| Guyana | Elusive | 1.8% |
| Panama | Elusive | 1.8% |
| Paraguay | Elusive | 1.8% |
| United States★ gem | Farflung | 1.5% |
| Honduras | Elusive | 1.2% |
| Nicaragua | Elusive | 1.2% |
| Suriname | Elusive | 1.2% |
| France★ gem | Farflung | <1% |
Prompt 4: Pin a country with a time zone 30 or 45 minutes off the hour
Hints first, from gentle to strong:
- 12 countries and territories count for this prompt — territories are allowed today.
- By continent: 6 in Asia, 4 in Oceania, 1 in the Americas, 1 in Europe.
- The most-picked answer starts with “I” and is in Asia.
- 1 answer is in the top Farflung tier — it starts with N.
Reveal the best Farflung pick for prompt 4tap to reveal
New Zealand — Farflung tier, chosen by 1.2% of players.
Reveal all 12 answers for prompt 4tap to reveal
| Answer | Tier | Players |
|---|---|---|
| India | Common | 35% |
| Australia | Uncommon | 15% |
| Iran | Uncommon | 12% |
| Canada | Rare | 7.7% |
| Nepal | Rare | 7.7% |
| Afghanistan | Rare | 7.1% |
| Myanmar | Rare | 6.1% |
| Sri Lanka | Rare | 5.1% |
| France | Elusive | 1.5% |
| New Zealand★ gem | Farflung | 1.2% |
| French Polynesia | Elusive | <1% |
| Cocos (Keeling) Islands | Elusive | <1% |
Prompt 5: Pin a country whose name on the map contains another country's name
Hints first, from gentle to strong:
- 15 countries and territories count for this prompt — territories are allowed today.
- By continent: 6 in Africa, 3 in Asia, 2 in Oceania, 2 in Europe, 1 in the Americas, 1 in Antarctica.
- The most-picked answer starts with “N” and is in Africa.
- 2 answers are in the top Farflung tier — they start with R, S.
Reveal the best Farflung pick for prompt 5tap to reveal
Romania — Farflung tier, chosen by 1.4% of players.
Reveal all 15 answers for prompt 5tap to reveal
| Answer | Tier | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | Common | 33% |
| South Sudan | Uncommon | 19% |
| Dominican Republic | Uncommon | 17% |
| DR Congo | Rare | 7.1% |
| Papua New Guinea | Rare | 7.1% |
| Equatorial Guinea | Rare | 5.3% |
| China | Rare | 4.7% |
| Guinea-Bissau | Elusive | 1.8% |
| Romania★ gem | Farflung | 1.4% |
| Somalia★ gem | Farflung | 1.4% |
| Taiwan | Elusive | <1% |
| American Samoa | Elusive | <1% |
| South Georgia | Elusive | <1% |
| United Kingdom | Elusive | <1% |
| Northern Cyprus | Elusive | <1% |
How to use these Farflung answers without spoiling the game
- 1Play the prompt first. Open the official game and read the prompt. Give yourself a few seconds to think before looking anything up.
- 2Open a hint. Each prompt below starts with hints only: how many countries count, which continents they are on, and first letters.
- 3Reveal the answers if you need them. Tap “Reveal” to see every valid country, its rarity tier and the share of players who pinned it.
- 4Pick a rare answer you are sure of. The Elusive and Farflung rows score the most. Only pin one if you know it fits the prompt.
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Farflung October 12 FAQ
What are the Farflung answers for October 12?
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Farflung #8 on October 12 has five prompts: that currently has an IKEA store; whose land was once part of the ancient Roman Empire; where jaguars live in the wild; with a time zone 30 or 45 minutes off the hour; whose name on the map contains another country's name. Between them, 161 countries or territories are valid. The full lists with rarity tiers are on this page behind “Reveal”.
What is the best answer for a perfect Farflung score on October 12?
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The rarest valid picks on October 12 were Dominican Republic (prompt 1), Iraq (prompt 2), France (prompt 3), New Zealand (prompt 4), Romania (prompt 5). Rarity tiers change as more people play, so a rare answer early in the day can become less rare later.
How are Farflung rarity tiers decided?
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In the official game, an answer’s tier depends on how many other players picked it: Common 40 km, Uncommon 55 km, Rare 70 km, Elusive 85 km, Farflung 100 km. The percentages on this page show each answer’s share of all pins for that prompt.
When are new Farflung answers posted?
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A new expedition opens at midnight local time, which happens first in the Pacific (UTC+14). This page is published once the day has opened somewhere, and the player shares update through the day.
Prompts and player shares come from the official Farflung game at farflung.game, which is made by Farflung LLC. This page is an independent guide and is not affiliated with them.