The Dial Caliper Game - Learn and Practice Reading a Dial Caliper

Instructions:

• Use this game to learn and practice how to use a dial caliper.
• The Game can be played either with an imperial scale (inch) or a metric scale. Numbers on the top of the scale are for centimeters and at the bottom for inches.
• This game can be played using a mouse or a touchscreen.
• Press the Play Game button to begin playing the game.
• A measurement to select will appear above the dial caliper.
• With your mouse or finger, click/tap and hold the dial and move it left or right until you have reached the correct spot.
• If you are not able to hit exactly the right spot, use the minus and plus icons below the dial caliper to control the dial caliper and move it up or down by 0.001 inches or 0,01 mm with each click. You can also use your mouse wheel.
• When you think you have the correct answer, click/tap the Submit Answer button below the dial caliper.
• For each correct answer, you will be awarded points. Your score is displayed on the left side of the Results Bar that appears below the dial caliper.
• 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 guess 5 measurements, you will advance to the next level. Your current level is indicated in the Results Bar below the dial caliper.
• 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.
  • Unit: Choose between inch and metric game. Default is inches.
  • Resolution: When using inches, you can choose between 0.001-inch or 1/8, 1/16, 1/32 or 1/64-inch (fractional) resolution.
  • Mode: The default mode is "Find". You can also select "Type" mode, where numbers appear below the dial caliper 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 dial caliper is displayed between the plus and minus buttons.
  • The current settings are always displayed in the lower-right corner of the dial caliper.
  • 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.