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🗺️ Image map

In an Image map question, players must select the correct spot (or spots) on an image displayed on their device. This is ideal for visual identification challenges, such as "Select the Erlenmeyer flask."

Example: Image map question with flasks

📝 How it works​

  • Question: Clearly state what players need to find on the image.
    (Example: “Select the Erlenmeyer flask.”)
  • Image: Upload a high-quality image that will be shown to all players.
  • Answer points: Define one or more target areas (“points”) on the image. Each area can be set as a circle or another shape, and you determine its position and size.
  • Selecting answers: Players tap or click to mark their answer(s) on the image.
    • If the answer falls within a correct area, they receive full points.
    • If the answer falls outside the correct area but within the “almost correct” radius, they can earn partial points based on the distance (as defined by the score easing setting).
  • Multiple answers: If the question requires more than one answer, players must select each correct area.
    • Selecting the same area multiple times will not grant extra points.
  • Scoring method: You can configure whether points are awarded for each correct area individually, or only when the required minimum number of correct answers are selected.

⚙️ Expanded settings​

  • Number of answers: Set the required minimum and maximum number of points a player must identify.
  • Score easing: Adjusts partial credit for “almost correct” answers, based on how close the selection is to the correct area (only applies to distance between correct and almost correct).
  • Points per area: Decide if points are awarded per correctly identified area, or only if all minimum required areas are selected.
  • Attachment options: Add images, audio, or video for richer context. Set attributions if publishing.

See writing questions for general question settings.

⏱️ Time-based scoring​

Time-based scoring is enabled by default. Players who answer quickly earn more points, but there’s always a fixed component (default: 75%) for a correct answer. Only 25% of the total score is influenced by how fast you answer.
You can turn off time-based scoring for this question type if you wish.

📘 For details on scoring and time settings, see the round options documentation.

💡 Tips for great image map questions​

  • Use clear, non-cluttered images for easy identification.
  • Define answer areas carefully to avoid overlap or confusion.
  • Provide constructive feedback to help players learn from mistakes.
  • Partial credit: Use the “almost correct” option to reward near-misses and keep things fair.

Image map questions are perfect for labeling diagrams, identifying regions, or visual “find-the-object” games!