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Yes, there is similarity involved but at a certain extent and related to the file's age. Unfortunately, keywords and such cannot be involved due to the resources they demand, but there are objective criteria applied. Opposite to my previous statement, this is not intended to take resources from the primary areas.

As for showing the results at the end, we will consider that, it's a good suggestion. There are some security issues required, users may try to inflate their numbers by other means.

Until that can be integrated, we're displaying the images for a little bit more time after you give the answer. It will allow you to understand what went wrong, in case of a mistake.

I missed another suggestion above: hiding the numbers. That would deny its purpose. The first 10 games are confidential, but there is nothing to hide about one's knowledge, especially in a forum. While the numbers may vary, once you play over 100 games the results are relevant. 60% or 70% don't make such a big difference. But if your percentage is below 40% with lots of games played, then it's not good at all. Suggestions coming from a user with 80% vs one who has 40% should be treated accordingly.

^^^ Interesting post Serban.

What strikes me is how almost everyone seems to end up in the 72-78% range. That suggests to me that luck (in which images are displayed) is a fairly large factor.

I can play a couple of times and get 9 or 10/10 correct when it is fairly obvious which is likely to be the better-selling image (if Yuri's models are present for example!). That can then be followed by a 4 or 5/10 in a game when almost every pair of images seems either borderline or the result goes completely against what you might expect.

Having said that we all know that there's an element of 'luck' in how an individual image will sell on a particular agency anyway with search order placement being a massive factor. Even Yuri himself admits that he can only predict which images from a series will do well about 50% of the time.

I havent played it a lot, but I found it both fun and useful. averaged around 80%,  Sometimes it's dead easy then for the next 2 it's mind boggling as to why it is the way it is
so +1 for being able to review afterwards or I'd also like more time to actually look at the images well just so I can see that no its not that one because of this reason etc.
I could see that especially if you are newish to stock then it could be a very valuable.  I do stock for the money but I dont see a problem if an agency makes their site more fun

I think this is more than a game - it allows you to spot trends after a fair number of games, and then shoot accordingly. If you don't like it, then don't play it. simple.

I was above 70% for the first few games, then dropped to around 62%. Just proves that I don't know what sells!  

If someday the people who designed the game forced it to be a photo that had 10 or more sales vs no sales, the scores may go up and it might be more educational to see success vs chance. I wish I could have done a screen capture of one of them. Smiling lady talking on the phone, in an office and an attractive babe besides. The photo that did sell was the side of a barn at dusk, or something. OK that's one for the dark side.  

It is entertaining and it does show me some shots that are recognizable as good sellers. The mix between photos and illustrations can be tricky, but add that to the, "when in doubt", pick the illustration.

Quick link that doesn't lead you through the forums...

http://www.dreamstime.com/stock-photography-rank

cool, I just had one of my best sellers vs a cassette tape on black, pretty easy pick that one

this is hilarious. most of you talk like DT just invented the PacMan of microstock.
great diversion from the main problem, no views  on new approved image. or has everyone forgotten about that.
sorry to rain on your parade, i 'd rather be outside the sun drinking than waste my time . how little toys  amaze big boys and gals 
comapratively speaking , even asking about pixamba is doing more for a contributor !
yawn ! reminds me of the mythical classic, " The Wooden Horse " aka "Helen of Troy". !

Unlike DT's game, playing Pacman made me anxious with those ghosts running after my pacman.   

My score is finally over 80% .... now I'm going to stop playing so I don't wreck it   

I totally enjoy the game and have learned a lot about what type of images sell on DT.  I've only been doing this for a year, so it gave me answers and insight -