# Looking for a complete answer to 'scratch-offs'

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-for-a-complete-answer-to-scratch-offs/69465>\
**Category:** flash\
**Created:** [November 4, 2004, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-for-a-complete-answer-to-scratch-offs/69465 "2004-11-04T16:36:04Z")\
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**Author:** ![innis2winnis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/46a35a/32.png) [@innis2winnis](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/innis2winnis)\
**Post date:** [November 4, 2004, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-for-a-complete-answer-to-scratch-offs/69465/1 "2004-11-04T16:36:04Z")

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I have searched the web and searched the forums, but I am yet to find a complete and understandable tutorial on creating ‘scratch-off’ games … maybe I’m missing something or maybe I’m just dumb.

Could someone please take the few minutes to explain exactly how to create this effect in Flash MX? I want to be able to have 2 layers (one with the ‘prize’ and one with the ‘metal’). The user will ‘scratch’ (by clicking, holding, and dragging around) to reveal the prize.

I have already read through all related topics in the forums that I could find, but still no luck. Thanx in advance for taking it slow with a newbie to kirupa.  
-chris