The Architectural Scale Ruler Game - Learn and Practice Reading an Architect Scale

Instructions:

• This intuitive game helps you learn and practice how to read an architect's scale ruler.
• This game can be played using a mouse or a touchscreen.
• Press the Play Game button to start the game.
• A measurement to select will appear above the architect scale.
• You can see the current scale at the bottom corner of the architectural ruler.
• Use your mouse or finger to click or tap the correct reading to the left and right of the zero mark. On a touchscreen, you can also slide your finger. This is how you select the correct number of feet and inches.
• If you can't hit the exact spot, you can use the plus and minus icons below the architectural scale to adjust it.
• When you think you have the correct answer, click or tap the Submit Answer button.
• For each correct answer, you will be awarded points. Your score is displayed on the left side of the Results Bar located below the architectural scale.
• Points are awarded based on the following table.

  Level	Time Limit	Points
  1	20 seconds	10
  2	18 seconds	20
  3	16 seconds	30
  4	14 seconds	40
  5	12 seconds	50
  6	10 seconds	60
  7	8 seconds	70
  8	6 seconds	80
  9	4 seconds	90
  10	2 seconds	100

• Each time you correctly answer 5 measurements, you will advance to the next level. Your current level is indicated in the Results Bar.
• The timer is represented to the right of the score in the Results Bar. As time passes, the bar will get shorter.
• If you have not selected the correct measurement before the time runs out, you will receive a strike. After three strikes, the game is over. The number of strikes is displayed on the right side of the Results Bar.
• Click the Settings button to adjust your preferences for the game.
  • Timer: The default setting is On. Select Off to have unlimited time to submit your answer.
  • Sounds: The default setting is On. Select Off to mute all game sounds.
  • Mode: The default mode is "Find". You can also select "Type" mode, where numbers appear below the architectural scale and you can enter your answer by clicking these numbers or typing with your keyboard. For an easier experience, select "Training" mode. In this mode, the current value of the architect's scale is displayed between the plus and minus buttons.
  • Scale: Select a scale. You can choose from: 1, 1(1/2), 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 3/4, 3/8, 3/16, 3/32, 3, 16. The default setting is Random, which means the game will cycle through all the different scales at random.
  • Inch Scale: You can choose whether you want the inch scale to be on the left or the right. The default setting is Random.
  • The current settings are always displayed in the lower corner of the architect's scale.
  • The settings you have selected are stored in your browser for the duration of your session. You can refresh your browser to start a new game, but if you close it, the settings will reset to default the next time you visit the game.