Perfect Circle scoring guide

Perfect Circle scoring explained

The three qualities behind a strong result

The game evaluates the shape of your path rather than asking for one fixed-size circle. A smaller controlled loop can outperform a large loop with a flat side, sharp correction or open gap.

• Radius consistency: points stay a similar distance from the estimated centre.
• Smoothness: direction changes gradually instead of forming corners or hooks.
• Closure: the final point returns close to the beginning.

How the path suggests a centre

The drawing itself is used to estimate a centre. If one side bulges outward, the average radius and estimated centre shift, which makes the opposite side appear too close.

Choose a visual centre before drawing and look towards that point during the motion. Watching only the cursor often causes late corrections.

Why a flat side lowers consistency

A flat section keeps several points at similar horizontal or vertical positions while the radius changes unevenly. This often happens when the hand slows near the bottom or far side of the loop.

Practise the difficult quarter of the motion in the air, then draw the full circle once. Do not pause and repair the flat section on the canvas.

Close the loop without crossing it

Aim to finish beside the starting point rather than far past it. Crossing the first segment creates a hook and makes the final direction less circular.

Begin where your hand has room to complete the motion. Many players find an upper corner easier than starting at the bottom.

Diagnose the visible shape

• Oval: horizontal and vertical radii were different.
• Egg shape: one half used a different centre or hand pivot.
• Open gap: the finish stopped too early.
• Hook: the path continued past the start or corrected after closing.
• Wobbly edge: too many small finger corrections interrupted the arc.

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