Can I require a user to choose hotspots in a correct sequence?

I attached a sample for you.  One Variable (numeric) that adds 1 each time a hot spot is clicked.  The hot spot then shows a new layer with a new hotspot.

The score is along the bottom.

This works great, but can I control the time?  I need to see how many the user can find in 30 seconds?

Hi Ellen,

You'll want to build a custom slide timer to allow the user only 30 seconds and then force them onto the next slide. There is an example here that is built for Jeopardy style game, but the timer is the element you'll want to look at. 

These were very helpful. Thank you.  As I was pondering how to get the slide to work on a timer, I discovered a hybrid solution.  I set my slide timeline to 30 seconds.  Then, instead of hotspots, I used shapes with 100% transparency and started them in the hidden position.  When the user clicks #1,  the trigger changes the state of #2 to normal and #1 to hidden in sequence to #49.  Then I made a final layer that displays the total number found at the end of the timeline.  (I used Garth's sample for the variable and the count). 

Success!  Thank you!!

Thanks for the update Ellen, and great solution! 

Hi Ellen,

I need to develop exactly the same number game you are talking about above. I have tried putting it together but somehow something is missing. Can you please send me your story file for me to have a look at please?

Hi Sangeeta,

This thread is a bit older and I'm not certain that Ellen is still subscribed - but you may want to send her a message using the "contact me" feature on her profile to reach out directly. 

I am attaching the file here.  Our security system thinks there is sensitive information in the file, even though there isn't, so it encrypts the file when sent by e-mail. (Apparently anytime there are at least 9 numbers, it thinks it's a SSN!)  Just an aside: The sound quality is not good because we reccorded "on site" in an office, so there is a lot of background noise. 

Thanks Ellen for popping back in to share the file! 

Thank you so much Ellen. Appreciate your quick response.

Hi, thank you all for the information.  I just started working on this 5S exercise while trying to learn articulate and it helped me a lot. 

Hi, Cathy -- Delighted to hear this older thread is still coming in handy, and if you should find you need help, you are always welcome to share your file and we'll see what we can do to assist!