Math Challenge

Math Challenge: Game Overview and How to Play

What Is Math Challenge?

Welcome to Math Challenge, a thrilling math-based game that tests your quick thinking and number skills! Answer math questions as fast as you can against a ticking clock, watch the sky change around you, and aim to pass all 10 questions to claim victory. With upbeat music, fun sound effects, and increasing difficulty, it’s a race to prove you’re a math master. Ready to challenge yourself?

How to Play

Starting the Game

1. Main Menu:
   • When you launch the game, you’ll see the "MainMenu" screen with a random math question (e.g., "8 + 6 = ?").
   • Type your answer in the box using your keyboard (numbers only).
   • Click the Submit button (or press Enter) to check your answer.
   • Correct?: You’ll see "Correct!" in green, and the Start Game button unlocks. Click it to begin!
   • Wrong?: "Try Again" appears in red. Keep trying until you get it right.

Playing the Game

1. Main Game:
   • Once you start, you’re in the "Main" scene with a new math question (e.g., "12 - 4 = ?").
   • You have 120 seconds to answer each question. The timer counts down in the top corner.
   • Type your answer and click Submit (or press Enter).
   • Correct Answer:
     • "Correct!" pops up in green with a happy sound.
     • Your score increases by 10 points (shown at the top).
     • A new question appears automatically.
   • Incorrect Answer:
     • "Incorrect, the answer was X" shows in red with a buzz sound.
     • Click Next Question to try again (score stays the same).
   • Time’s Up:
     • If the timer hits 0, "Time’s up! The answer was X" appears in red.
     • Click Next Question to continue.
2. Challenge Increases:
   • As your score grows, questions get harder (bigger numbers) and the timer shrinks (down to a minimum of 30 seconds).
   • The skybox rotates smoothly and switches every 30 seconds, adding a cool visual twist!
3. Winning or Losing:
   • Win: Answer 10 questions correctly:
     • The game ends with a big "You Passed! Score: X" in bold yellow, a scaling animation, and a victory fanfare.
   • Lose: Run out of time or answer incorrectly without recovering:
     • The game ends with "Final Score: X" in white.
   • Either way, game over music plays, and the Restart button appears.
4. Restarting:
   • Click Restart to go back to the first question with a score of 0. The background music resumes, and you’re ready for another round!

Game Features

• Score: Earn 10 points per correct answer. Watch it climb in the top corner!
• Timer: Starts at 120 seconds per question, decreasing as you score higher.
• Skybox: Enjoy a rotating sky that changes every 30 seconds (e.g., day to night).
• Music & Sounds:
  • Upbeat trivia music plays during the game.
  • A special tune plays when the game ends.
  • Hear a cheer for correct answers, a buzz for mistakes, and a fanfare if you pass!

Controls

• Keyboard: Type numbers into the answer box and press Enter to submit.
• Mouse: Click Submit to check your answer, Next Question to move on, or Restart to play again.

Tips

• Answer quickly—the timer’s always ticking!
• Double-check your math if you’ve got time; one wrong answer can end your streak.
• Enjoy the rotating skies and music—they make every question more fun!

Difficulty Settings Explained

1. Easy (0):
   • Numbers: 1 to 10 (+ score-based increase).
   • Operations: Addition, subtraction.
   • Lives: 5.
   • Time: 150 seconds, min 30 seconds.
   • Great for beginners, forgiving pace.
2. Medium (1):
   • Numbers: 1 to 20 (+ score-based increase).
   • Operations: Addition, subtraction, multiplication.
   • Lives: 3.
   • Time: 120 seconds, min 30 seconds.
   • Balanced challenge, like the original game.
3. Hard (2):
   • Numbers: 1 to 50 (+ score-based increase).
   • Operations: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.
   • Lives: 2.
   • Time: 90 seconds, min 30 seconds.
   • Tough for quick thinkers, less room for error.