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“The Wikipedia Game” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

The game involves navigating between two random Wikipedia articles using only internal blue links with the fewest clicks possible.

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “The Wikipedia Game” is a rare card of the Memes World series 73, number 21662 of the collection, and the 31st best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “The Wikipedia Game” meme mean?

This playful format expresses the intellectual satisfaction of solving a complex informational puzzle quickly. It transforms passive encyclopedia browsing into an active challenge, combining strategy, speed, and knowledge of the semantic web network.

Where does the “The Wikipedia Game” meme come from?

The earliest documented trace dates back to April 9, 2005, when contributor Deceased published the article Wikirace. This text formalized the rules of a game designed that year by a group of high school students whose identities remain unknown. Diffusion grew through Urban Dictionary in January 2007. A significant relay occurred on July 12, 2008, with an explanatory video by NDTitanLady on YouTube. In 2012, the Gregory Brothers popularized the WikiWars version in a humorous video mimicking e-sports commentary. The winner is the first to reach the target or the one using the fewest clicks.

  1. 2005Contributor Deceased officially documents the game under the name Wikirace.
  2. 2007Urban Dictionary records the first known definition of the phenomenon.
  3. 2008NDTitanLady publishes a YouTube video explaining the rules to newcomers.
  4. 2012The Gregory Brothers create WikiWars, a parody sport video that goes viral.

How to use the “The Wikipedia Game” meme

  • Host a friendly competition among colleagues to see who finds the shortest path between unrelated topics.
  • Use this concept during a friend gathering to break the ice and stimulate teamwork.
  • Incorporate this mechanic into an educational workshop to teach efficient internet navigation skills.

Also searched as

  • WikiRace
  • WikiWars
  • Wikipedia speedrun
  • the wikipedia game rules
  • wiki race origin
  • how to play wiki wars
  • who created the wikipedia game

The “The Wikipedia Game” card in MyMemeCards

The Wikipedia Game card
NumberNo. 21662
RarityRare
CollectionMemes World series 73
Fame66/100 · #31 of 300
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 73: 300 cards
  • Common20167%
  • Rare9933%

How to get the “The Wikipedia Game” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; The Wikipedia Game comes out of the Memes World series 73 as a rare card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.

Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 10 MemeCoins.

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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details

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Frequently asked questions

How to play the Wikipedia game?

Choose a random starting page and a specific destination page. Navigate only by clicking on blue hyperlinks within the article text. The goal is to reach the target with the minimum number of clicks possible.

Who invented the wiki race?

The game was designed by a group of high school students in 2005. Their exact identity is unknown, but contributor Deceased formalized the rules in a dedicated article on April 9, 2005.

What is the difference between wiki race and wiki wars?

WikiRace refers to the original pure navigation game. WikiWars is a video series created by the Gregory Brothers in 2012 that features the game with a humorous sports commentary style.

How do I get the The Wikipedia Game meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “The Wikipedia Game” is a rare card of the Memes World series 73. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the The Wikipedia Game card?

It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: The Wikipedia Game: Rules & Origin Explained · The Wikipedia Game | Know Your Meme · THE GAME - Know Your Meme · checked on October 14, 2026.

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