This is a web-based trivia game designed to help players learn and memorize countries grouped by U.S. Geographic Combatant Commands (GCCs). Built using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in a single file, it's optimized for learning through fast-paced engagement and visual feedback.
- Start the game by clicking the "BEGIN" button.
- Type in the name of any country you think belongs to one of the Combatant Commands.
- Correct guesses will appear in their respective regional columns below the map.
- The timer counts down from 10 minutes—try to name them all before time runs out!
This version includes:
index.html: Main game interface and layout
- USNORTHCOM (North America)
- USSOUTHCOM (Latin America & Caribbean)
- USEUCOM (Europe)
- USAFRICOM (Africa)
- USCENTCOM (Middle East & Central Asia)
- USINDOPACOM (Asia-Pacific & Oceania)
Each has its own grid that populates as correct country names are entered.
No installation needed! Simply:
- Download or clone this repository
- Open the
index.htmlfile in your browser - Start guessing!
- Add difficulty modes (timed vs untimed, hints, etc.)
- Mobile/touchscreen optimizations
- Score tracking and high scores
- Sound effects or visual animations
- HTML5
- CSS3 (Grid & Flexbox)
- Vanilla JavaScript (ES6)
Created by J.D., MGIS — a U.S. Air Force analyst, Academy Instructor, and military education innovator passionate about making learning interactive and fun!
This project is licensed under the MIT License — see the LICENSE file for details.
SVG World Map © amCharts, used under an open license.
Original code, layout, and COCOM organization © 2025 HangarQueen, LLC. Educational use encouraged!
Spotted a bug? Want to help improve it? Reach out or fork this project and make it your own!