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They attempt Turbo Mode, with 10 locations and 10 seconds each. They struggle with the speed, clicking through several locations quickly and inaccurately, highlighting the difficulty of the mode.
The hosts, Arasha and Trevor, introduce themselves as geographical geniuses and announce they'll be playing GeoGuessr's single-player campaign in 'Turbo Mode,' where they can't move around and only have three minutes to guess each location.
The first location is identified as Mexico, with specific clues like 'Super Cocina' and 'Casablanca'. They successfully guess a location in Mexico, surprising themselves with their accuracy.
A Spanish shoe store leads them to believe they're in Spain, and they narrow it down to Barcelona or Madrid, ultimately guessing Madrid and again being remarkably close.
Trevor quickly identifies the location as Japan and then Tokyo, achieving another impressively close guess of 3.7 miles.
The next location is recognized as Dubai, specifically the Dubai Mall, resulting in an incredibly accurate guess of 452 yards.
They use street signs and hotel names to pinpoint their location in Midtown Manhattan, New York, making a precise guess of 83 yards from the actual spot.
The game introduces category challenges, and they choose 'Pizza.' They correctly identify Naples as the home of Neapolitan pizza, then Chicago for deep-dish pizza, then Sweden for pineapple and kebab pizza, and finally Poland for 'Zapekanka' (a non-pizza dish with similarities).
Another pizza challenge leads them to Glasgow, Scotland, based on clues about deep-fried pizza and local signs. They make a good guess, landing within 1,300 yards.
A challenge about an archipelago and pirate ships points them towards Greece, specifically near Vidos Island, though their final guess is off by 257 miles.
They identify Alcatraz through a 'famous prison' clue, and then the ABBA Museum leads them to Stockholm, Sweden, with a guess within 16 yards.
The 'City Square' challenge, with its reference to the Quirinal Palace, initially makes them think of Austria, but it's revealed to be Rome. Another location is incorrectly guessed as Austria.
They correctly identify Milan based on a clue about a stadium shared by two teams. They struggle with Chelsea in New York and then pinpoint Barcelona as the location for a basilica under construction for 140 years.
They struggle with a pirate ship location and incorrectly guess Norway instead of Dubrovnik, Croatia. They then correctly identify Sao Paolo, Brazil, for a South American restaurant. The Space Needle is identified in Seattle, and the Washington Monument in Washington D.C.
They tackle the 'Mega-Bridge' challenge, which is the Bhumibol Bridge in Bangkok, Thailand. They then correctly identify Acapulco, Mexico, for its beaches.
They try Turbo Mode again, with the other host taking control, and perform better, getting 4 correct answers. They then move to an online duel against 'TaylorB' from Germany, winning the first round in Tokyo.
They continue the online duel, identifying China (Hong Kong), Dubai, Ireland, and Manchester. They win the duel, highlighting their improved skills.
The hosts celebrate their win, achieving Silver III rank, and express interest in competitive GeoGuessr. They thank the audience and joke about their 'Pizza' mascot's contribution to their success.
Clues in French, including 'Restaurant Bio' and 'Victor Hugo,' lead them to guess Paris, but the location is Valence. A pirate ship challenge points to Cancun, Mexico, which they successfully identify.
A scenic beach location with Spanish language clues and a 'Lonely Island' song reference leads them to consider Ibiza, Spain, which they correctly identify as an island, coming within 80 miles.
A bridge clue linked to 'Final Destination 5' and the Golden Gate Bridge helps them pinpoint San Francisco, though their initial placement on the bridge is incorrect.