Backpacker is a brilliant fusion of trivia and light RPG mechanics that perfectly captures the spirit of budget travel. Instead of just answering dry questions, you are living the life of a traveler—managing your limited funds, catching flights, and working odd jobs to stay afloat. The genius of the game lies in its regional focus; the trivia isn't just general knowledge, it's specific to the city you're currently visiting. You’ll learn about the cuisine of Rome, the history of Tokyo, and the geography of Rio while you're virtually there.
The job mini-games add a necessary layer of interactivity that breaks up the quiz segments. Whether you're bartending or doing manual labor, these tasks feel like the 'hustle' of a real backpacker. The sense of progression from filling your passport and collecting unique souvenirs is genuinely addictive. It’s one of the few educational games that feels like a genuine adventure rather than a classroom exercise. For anyone with wanderlust, this is the perfect digital companion.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 2.3.2Wed Nov 05 2025
Welcome to a new update of Backpacker!
WHATS NEW:
- Bug fixes and improvements
Happy Playing!
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Your bag is packed and you’re ready to go, but as fate has it, you’re stranded in Rome with only 500 coins in your pocket. What now?
Show the world what you’re made of in Backpacker, a new globetrotting trivia game!
Save up enough money to continue your travels by going on various missions and applying for odd jobs!
At the end of each day, either splurge on a hotel or risk sleeping in the streets.
Discover new cities and maybe even learn a thing or two along the way.
Backpacker Features:
* Test your trivia skills!
* See the world, one city at a time!
* Complete your memento collection with tokens from each city!
* Collect job diplomas and earn cash for traveling!
* Help strangers around the world for secret rewards!
* Stamp your passport in each city, can you collect them all?
* Which mini game will become your new favorite?
Conquer the world, become a Backpacker!
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Backpacker Premium Subscription:
Some items in the app require Backpacker Premium, such as no waiting time when traveling. Backpacker Premium is a weekly auto-renewing subscription at $3.49.
Backpacker Premium will renew within 24 hours before the subscription period ends, and you will be charged through your iTunes account. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your iTunes Account Settings at any time. If you purchase new Backpacker Premium subscription during a free trial you will forfeit any free trial period remaining from your first purchase.
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Backpacker is a globe-trotting adventure where players travel from city to city, solving trivia puzzles and completing mini-games to earn money for their next flight. Discover famous landmarks, learn about world cultures, and collect souvenirs in this educational journey. Manage your health and finances as you explore real-world locations, taking on local jobs to fund your journey across all continents.
Dozens of detailed real-world cities
Over 10,000 location-specific trivia questions
Skill-based job mini-games
Digital passport and souvenir collection system
Don't spend all your money on souvenirs early on. Always keep enough for a flight to a city with high-paying jobs. Check the 'Visa' requirements and ticket prices before leaving your current location to avoid getting stuck.
In each city, answer geography and culture-based questions to unlock new areas and cheaper hostels. Solving local mysteries provides massive boosts to your traveler rank.
Yes, it is highly educational and fun for students learning about world geography and cultural history.