Art Masher User Guide

Concept Overview & Player Guide

Overview

Art Masher is an innovative online game where art meets AI. Players test their knowledge by identifying the styles of two artists merged in AI-generated images. It’s a fun, educational challenge for art lovers and enthusiasts alike. Whether you’re a casual visitor or a registered user, ArtMasher.AI offers a unique way to explore and appreciate art.

Note that this guide is a work in progress, and we continuously update the app. Now, let’s get you started on your artistic adventure!

Feedback & Bug Reporting

To start, if you’d like to share feedback, suggest a feature, or report a bug, please do so through our Google Form. Your input is valuable to us!

Get Started

1. Visit ArtMasher.AI and dive right into the game.
2. Your task: Identify the two artists’ styles in each picture within 30 seconds.
3. Enjoying the challenge? Sign up for more! Note: Guest users have a limit of 10 tries.

Signup & Login

• New and returning users sign up or sign in easily with the same Google sign-on.
• New users: Set up your profile. Returning users: Jump back into the game.

Profile Setup

• A username will be auto-generated for you.
• Optional: Upload a photo or avatar.
• Fill in your profile details: Gender, Age, and Country. Once confirmed, these cannot be changed.
• Need a change? Click on the field and request an admin edit. This helps us tailor our marketing and understand our audience.
• Ready? Hit ‘Play’ and enjoy!

Gameplay

• You’ll be presented with an image and a list of artists. Pick the two you think are represented!
• No skipping — make your best guess. Correctly identify both artists for two points, one for one correct guess and zero for none. Then, move on to the next challenge.

Difficulty Levels

In Art Masher, players can navigate through a spectrum of difficulty levels, each designed to merge the iconic essence of world-renowned artists’ styles and their masterpieces. From the universally acclaimed to the distinctively diverse, each level offers a unique challenge that caters to varying degrees of art appreciation and knowledge.

Easy: At this entry-level, players will encounter images that blend the most iconic paintings from the top ten universally celebrated artists. These are the masterpieces and names ingrained in the collective consciousness, accessible to everyone, regardless of their art background.

Intermediate: Elevating the challenge, this level presents combinations of well-known works from a broader circle of 40 legendary artists. Designed for individuals with a foundational interest in art, these images amalgamate the familiar with the slightly less known, encouraging a deeper engagement and recognition.

Advanced: This level is the pinnacle of Art Masher’s challenge spectrum, weaving together a rich tapestry of styles from 101 of the most illustrious artists in history. It is tailored for the art aficionado, someone who has not just a passion but also an extensive education in art. Here, the blends are sophisticated, the styles diverse, and the recognition a true testament to one’s depth of art knowledge.

Scoring

In Art Masher, your artistic insight and speed are rewarded with points that accumulate to unlock new levels and achievements. Here’s how the scoring works:

• Sign-up Bonus: Kickstart your journey with a one-time bonus of 10 points just for signing up. It’s our way of saying thank you for joining the Art Masher community.
• Correct Answers: For every artist you correctly identify in an image, you’ll earn 1 point, with a potential total of 2 points available per image. Sharpen your artist recognition skills to maximize your score!
• Difficulty Level Bonuses: Your final score isn’t just about how many artists you recognize; it’s also about the challenge you choose. Each difficulty level comes with its own multiplier, rewarding your bravery and expertise:
  → Easy: Keep it light and fun, with your final score multiplied by 1.
  → Intermediate: Up the ante with a 1.5 multiplier to your final score, reflecting the increased challenge.
  → Advanced: For the true art connoisseur, double your final score with a 2.0 multiplier, rewarding your deep art knowledge.
• Time Bonuses: Quick! The faster you identify both artists in an image, the more points you can add to your score:
  → 0–10 seconds: Swift as a brush stroke, add 2 points.
  → 11–20 seconds: Still speedy, with 1 extra point.
  → 21–30 seconds: Take your time to appreciate the art, but no extra points here.

With every second and each correct guess, you’re not just earning points; you’re also journeying deeper into the art world. Ready to see where Art Masher takes you?

Image History

• Curious about past images? Go to your profile and check the “Last Pictures” section for the last 20 images you played with.
• Options available: Download, share, or email them via Gmail.

Leaderboards

• See how you rank! We update leaderboards daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly.

Upcoming Features

• We’re always evolving. Have ideas? Reach us at info at artmasher.ai

Copyright Information

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can generate art inspired by existing works, but it’s important to note that this does not constitute a violation of copyright. AI-generated art is a transformative process where the AI does not simply copy the original work but rather uses it as a source of inspiration to create something new and unique. This falls under the concept of “fair use,” which allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes such as criticism, parody, news reporting, research and scholarship, and teaching.

On the other hand, AI-generated art itself is not protected by copyright. This is because copyright law requires an element of human authorship, which AI, as a machine, does not possess. The U.S. Copyright Office, for example, has explicitly stated that it will only register works created by human beings. Therefore, while AI can create fascinating and complex works of art, these creations are not eligible for copyright protection. This field is evolving; legal norms and regulations may change as technology advances. It’s always recommended to consult with a legal expert when dealing with these issues.