Drag the start (A) and the finish (B) and see which half of the map a Hotter or Colder answer removes.
Try a Thermometer question
Drag Point A (Start) and Point B (Finish) below, or toggle between Hotter and Colder:
Question Result
Trip Distance: 2.9 miles (scaled)
Result: Hotter: seekers got closer to the hiders at B. The green line cuts the map in two, and the half closer to Point A is ruled out (shaded red).
How a Thermometer question works
Compare your distance to the hiders at the start (A) and finish (B). Hotter means they're closer to B; Colder means they're closer to A. The dividing line is halfway between the two points.
Tips
- Choose start and finish points that split the remaining possible area usefully.
- Only the start and the end count. A train that loops around and finishes near where it started barely tells you anything.
- Combine answers with earlier questions to narrow the possible area.
Question board
How does Near handle Thermometer?
In the Near app, the seekers start the question where they set off and finish it when they arrive. Near records both points, draws the line, and shades the ruled-out half once the hiders confirm the answer.