World Flag Trivia uses a multi-layered scoring system that rewards deep geographic knowledge, rapid visual processing, and strategic consistency.
Base Difficulty Values
Points are first determined by the rarity and complexity of the country being identified:
- Easy (100 pts): World powers and iconic shapes (e.g.,)
USA
,
Italy
,
Japan
- Medium (250 pts): Mid-sized nations or those with distinct regional patterns.
- Hard (500 pts): Smaller nations, specific territories, or complex silhouettes.
- Legendary (1,000 pts): Remote islands, disputed territories, and non-standard flag designs like
Nepal
.
The "Decreasing Points" Timer
To prevent cheating and reward mastery, points diminish the longer you take to answer:
- 0–5 Seconds: 3x Multiplier (The "Ace" Bonus).
- 5–10 Seconds: 2x Multiplier.
- 10–20 Seconds: Base points only.
- After 20 Seconds: 0 points and loss of one heart (life).
Combo & Accuracy Bonuses
Consistent performance triggers additional scoring layers to help you climb the Atlas Ace Leaderboard:
- Streak Multiplier: Every 5 consecutive correct answers increases your global multiplier by 0.5x, up to a maximum of 5x.
- Perfect Round Bonus: Completing a 10-question set without any mistakes or lifelines grants an additional 2,500 points.
- Accuracy Rating: Players are also ranked by their "First-Try Accuracy" percentage, which serves as a tie-breaker for high-score rankings.
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