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🎮 How To Play - Price Guess Game


🎯 Game Overview

Price Guess Game is an exciting multiplayer competition where players compete to guess the actual prices of real products. Think of it as “The Price is Right” meets modern gaming technology!

Objective: Be the player who gets closest to the actual product price WITHOUT going over. Going over means you’re eliminated from that round!


🚀 Getting Started


🏠 Hosting a Game

  1. Create New Game

    • Click the “Create New Game” button
    • Choose how many rounds you want to play (1-10)
    • A unique 6-character game code will be generated

  2. Share the Code

    • Send the game code to your friends
    • They’ll use it to join your game
    • Up to 8 players can join

  3. Start Playing

    • Wait for players to join
    • Click “Start Game” when ready
    • The first product will be revealed!

👥 Joining a Game

  1. Enter Game Code

    • Type the 6-character code from your host
    • Click “Join Game”
    • Enter your player name

  2. Wait for Start

    • The host will start the game when ready
    • You’ll see the first product appear
    • Get ready to make your guess!

🎮 Main Gameplay


📦 Product Reveal

  • A product image appears on screen
  • You can see the product name and description
  • IMPORTANT: The actual price is hidden until the round ends!

⏰ Guess Submission

  • You have a limited time to submit your guess
  • Type your price guess in the input field
  • Click “💸 GUESS!” to submit
  • Strategy Tip: Take your time but don’t wait too long!

🏆 Round Results

  • When time runs out, all guesses are revealed
  • Players are ranked by how close they got to the actual price
  • Winner: Closest guess without going over
  • Losers: Anyone who went over is eliminated from that round

🎲 Scoring System


💰 Bonus Dollars

Earn bonus dollars based on how accurate your guess was:

  • 🎯 Exact Guess: $1000 bonus dollars
  • 🎯 80%+ Accuracy: $800 bonus dollars
  • 🎯 50-79% Accuracy: $100 bonus dollars
  • ❌ Below 50%: No bonus dollars

🏆 Wins & Rankings

  • Round Win: Win the round = 1 win
  • Bonus Conversion: Every $1000 bonus dollars = 1 additional win
  • Final Winner: Player with most total wins at the end

📊 Accuracy Calculation

Your accuracy is calculated.

Example: If actual price is $100 and you guess $80:

  • Difference = $20
  • Accuracy = ((100 - 20) / 100) × 100 = 80%
  • You’d earn $800 bonus dollars!

🎮 Mini-Games & Bonus Opportunities


🔐 Safe Hacker

When: Host can start this between rounds
Objective: Crack a 3-digit safe code
How to Play:

  1. The safe code is based on the product price
  2. You get 3 choices for each digit
  3. Choose the correct digit to advance
  4. Wrong guess = eliminated from the round
  5. First player to crack all 3 digits wins!

Rewards: $1000 bonus dollars + product prize

🎯 Tie-Breaker (Spin Wheel)

When: Automatically triggered on ties
Objective: Spin the wheel to break ties
How to Play:

  1. The wheel has 21 sections based on actual product price
  2. 15 sections below price, 1 at price, 5 above price
  3. Spin the wheel to land on a value
  4. Closest to actual price wins!

Rewards: $1000 bonus dollars + round win


🎯 Winning Strategies


💡 Price Estimation Tips

  1. Research Common Items

    • Know typical prices for electronics, books, toys
    • Amazon often has competitive pricing
    • Consider brand reputation and features

  2. Look for Clues

    • Product description mentions features
    • Image quality and packaging
    • Brand positioning (premium vs. budget)

  3. Avoid Going Over

    • It’s better to guess low than high
    • Start with conservative estimates
    • Use the timer to think carefully

🎲 Mini-Game Strategies


Safe Hacker:

  • Look for patterns in the product price
  • Consider the first digit carefully (most important)
  • Don’t rush - you have time to think

SpinWheelV2:

  • The wheel is weighted toward the actual price
  • Aim for the center sections
  • Remember: going over still loses!


🏆 Long-term Strategy

  1. Consistency Wins

    • Focus on accuracy over risky guesses
    • Build up bonus dollars across rounds
    • Don’t get discouraged by early losses

  2. Bonus Dollar Management

    • Accumulate bonus dollars throughout the game
    • Every $1000 converts to an additional win
    • Mini-games are key to building your total

  3. Round Management

    • Some rounds you might want to play conservatively
    • Other rounds you might take calculated risks
    • Adapt your strategy based on your position

🎨 Game Interface Guide


📱 Main Game Screen

  • 🕐 Timer: Countdown for current round
  • 📦 Product: Current product image and info
  • 💸 Guess Input: Submit your price guess
  • 👥 Player List: See other players’ status

🎭 Floating Player List

  • 🎮 Players Count: Total players in game
  • 🔄 Round Info: Current round and total rounds
  • 🛒 Cart Values: Each player’s prize cart worth
  • 🏆 Wins: Number of rounds won
  • 💰 Bonus Dollars: Accumulated bonus dollars

📊 Round Results

  • 🥇 Rankings: Players ordered by performance
  • 🎯 Accuracy: Your guess accuracy percentage
  • 💰 Bonus Dollars: Any bonus dollars earned
  • 📦 Prizes: Products won in this round

🚨 Important Rules


❌ What NOT to Do

Don’t Go Over

  • Guessing above the actual price = elimination
  • Even $0.01 over means you lose the round

  1. Don’t Wait Too Long

    • Timer runs out = automatic elimination
    • Submit your guess before time expires

  2. Don’t Share Answers

    • Keep your guesses private
    • No communication about prices during rounds

✅ What TO Do

  1. Submit Valid Guesses

    • Use decimal format (e.g., 29.99)
    • Minimum guess: $0.01
    • Maximum guess: $999,999.99

  2. Participate in Mini-Games

    • They’re your chance to earn bonus dollars
    • Even if you’re eliminated, you can still play
    • Mini-games can turn the tide of the game!

  3. Have Fun!

    • This is a game of skill and luck
    • Every player has a chance to win
    • Enjoy the competition and camaraderie

🔧 Troubleshooting


❓ Common Issues

"I can’t join the game"

  • Check the game code spelling
  • Make sure the game hasn’t started yet
  • Ask the host to verify the code

"My guess didn’t submit"

  • Check your internet connection
  • Make sure you’re not over the time limit
  • Try refreshing the page

"The game seems stuck"

  • Wait a few seconds for updates
  • Check if other players are experiencing issues
  • Ask the host to restart if necessary

📱 Browser Compatibility

Recommended Browsers:

  • Chrome 90+
  • Firefox 88+
  • Safari 14+
  • Edge 90+

Mobile Devices:

  • Works on tablets and phones
  • Landscape orientation recommended
  • Stable internet connection required

🎉 Game Completion


🏆 Final Results

  1. Round Winners: Players who won individual rounds
  2. Bonus Dollar Conversion: Automatic conversion to additional wins
  3. Total Wins Calculation: Round wins + bonus conversions
  4. Champion Crowned: Player with most total wins!

🎁 Prize Distribution

  • Main Game Prizes: Products won during regular rounds
  • Bonus Prizes: Items collected during mini-games
  • Prize Cart: Complete inventory of all rewards
  • Cart Values: Total worth of all prizes

🔄 Starting a New Game

  • Same Players: Keep the same group for another round
  • New Players: Invite different friends to join
  • Different Settings: Try different numbers of rounds
  • New Strategies: Apply what you learned!

🎯 Pro Tips & Tricks


🧠 Mental Preparation

  1. Stay Calm Under Pressure

    • The timer can be stressful
    • Take deep breaths and focus
    • Remember: it’s just a game!

  2. Learn from Mistakes

    • Review your guesses after each round
    • Note which products you over/under-estimated
    • Adjust your strategy accordingly

  3. Watch Other Players

    • See what strategies work for them
    • Learn from their successes and failures
    • Adapt your approach based on the competition

🎲 Advanced Strategies

  1. Risk Assessment

    • Early rounds: Play conservatively
    • Middle rounds: Take calculated risks
    • Final rounds: Go all out if you’re behind

  2. Bonus Dollar Optimization

    • Focus on accuracy over just winning
    • Mini-games are crucial for bonus dollars
    • Every $1000 is an extra win!

  3. Psychological Warfare

    • Don’t let other players see you stress
    • Stay confident even after losses
    • Use your body language to your advantage

🎮 Practice Makes Perfect


🏠 Host Practice Games

  • Solo Games: Practice with just yourself
  • Small Groups: Start with 2-3 players
  • Full Games: Work up to 8-player games
  • Different Products: Try various product categories

📚 Study Product Categories

  • Electronics: Phones, laptops, accessories
  • Books: Fiction, non-fiction, textbooks
  • Toys & Games: Board games, action figures, puzzles
  • Home & Garden: Tools, furniture, decorations
  • Clothing: Shoes, shirts, accessories

🎯 Track Your Progress

  • Accuracy Rate: Monitor your guess accuracy
  • Bonus Dollar Earnings: Track your bonus accumulation
  • Round Win Rate: See how often you win
  • Improvement Over Time: Watch your skills grow

🎉 Have Fun!

Remember, Price Guess Game is about having fun with friends while testing your price estimation skills. Whether you win or lose, the real prize is the laughter and memories you create together!

Good luck, and may the best price estimator win! 🏆