The Pressure Gauge Game - Learn to Read a Pressure Gauge
Instructions:
This interactive game helps you learn and practice how to read a pressure gauge. You can select from the following units: psi, bar, kPa, MPa, inHg and mmHg.
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.
Click or tap and hold the dotted grey circle at the tip of the pointer, then rotate it to the correct spot on the pressure gauge.
If you can't land exactly on the right spot, fine-tune the pointer using the minus and plus icons next to the pressure gauge. You can also use your mouse wheel.
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.
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 times, 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.
Unit: You can select from six different units. psi, bar, kPa, MPa, inHg, or mmHg.
Range: Choose a pressure range. If the selected unit has more than one available range, the default setting is "Random."
Mode: The default mode is "Find". You can also select "Type" mode, where numbers appear 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 pressure gauge is displayed between the plus and minus buttons.
The current settings are always displayed in the lower-left corner of the pressure gauge.
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.
When the game is over, a Wrong Answers button will appear. By clicking this button, you can review the questions you answered incorrectly in your last game.