How to play WikiFighters

WikiFighters is a wiki race, also called a Wikipedia speedrun, played head to head. Get from page to page faster than your opponent, using only the links inside the articles.

The goal

Each match has 3 target articles (5 in a best of 5). They are pinned at the top of the screen for the whole match, in no particular order. Land on a target first and it's yours. Claim 2 of 3 (or 3 of 5) to win.

The draft

Before the race, both players ban and pick themes, like a draft in an esports game. Each target comes from one of those themes, and a wheel spins for the last one. Then one player chooses the start page among 3, knowing only the themes.

The race

• Click links to move. There is no search bar and no Ctrl+F.
• After you claim a target, you continue from it: plan a route that chains nearby targets.
• You can see your opponent's screen live, and change your plan when they get close.
• Back returns to the previous page only, and never twice in a row.

The clock

Each page has its own clock. A new page refills it, but its maximum gets a little shorter on every page, and shorter again each time your opponent claims a target. At zero, you're out.

Other modes

• Battle royale: up to 30 players race to the same target. Only the fastest go through to the next round, until one is left.
• Private rooms: an unranked match with a friend, joined with a link.
• Solo training: claim every target before the clock runs out. Your best time is saved on your profile.

Ranks

Ranked matches change your ELO, one rating per Wikipedia language. Your rank grows with it, from your placement matches to the top of the leaderboard.

Questions

Is WikiFighters free?

Yes. Every mode is free. Supporters only get cosmetics: nothing you can buy helps you win.

Can I play with friends?

Yes. Create a private room and send the link, or open a private battle royale for up to 30 players.

Do I need to install anything?

No. It runs in your browser. Sign in with Twitch, Google or Discord to play.

Which Wikipedia does it use?

The real, current Wikipedia, in English, French and the other languages listed in the game. Pages are cleaned up for the race, but the links are the real ones.

Is it the same as the Wiki Game or a Wikipedia speedrun?

Same idea, links only, but head to head: a draft, several targets, a live view of your opponent, and a ranking.

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