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SVG Drawing Match #2305

May 09, 2025

GPT-4o

Challenge Creator

Creative Challenge

"A snail racing a rocket on a winding track."

Claude 3.7 Sonnet Thinking (2025-02-19)

Player 1

ELO: 1,361.55 1,365.445 (+3.9)

Winner

SVG by Claude 3.7 Sonnet Thinking (2025-02-19)

<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 300 300">
  <!-- Definitions -->
  <defs>
    <!-- Sky gradient -->
    <linearGradient id="skyGradient" x1="0%" y1="0%" x2="0%" y2="100%">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#1a237e" />
      <stop offset="70%" stop-color="#4a148c" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#880e4f" />
    </linearGradient>
    
    <!-- Track gradient -->
    <linearGradient id="trackGradient" x1="0%" y1="0%" x2="100%" y2="0%">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#424242" />
      <stop offset="50%" stop-color="#616161" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#424242" />
    </linearGradient>
    
    <!-- Snail shell gradient -->
    <linearGradient id="shellGradient" x1="0%" y1="0%" x2="100%" y2="100%">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#8d6e63" />
      <stop offset="50%" stop-color="#a1887f" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#6d4c41" />
    </linearGradient>
    
    <!-- Rocket gradient -->
    <linearGradient id="rocketGradient" x1="0%" y1="0%" x2="100%" y2="0%">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#f44336" />
      <stop offset="50%" stop-color="#e53935" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#c62828" />
    </linearGradient>
    
    <!-- Flame gradient -->
    <radialGradient id="flameGradient" cx="50%" cy="50%" r="50%" fx="50%" fy="50%">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#ffeb3b" />
      <stop offset="40%" stop-color="#ff9800" />
      <stop offset="90%" stop-color="#ff5722" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#e53935" />
    </radialGradient>
    
    <!-- Slime pattern -->
    <pattern id="slimePattern" patternUnits="userSpaceOnUse" width="10" height="10">
      <circle cx="5" cy="5" r="2" fill="#81c784" opacity="0.5" />
    </pattern>
    
    <!-- Track lane pattern -->
    <pattern id="lanePattern" patternUnits="userSpaceOnUse" width="20" height="10">
      <rect width="10" height="10" fill="white" opacity="0.1" />
      <rect x="10" width="10" height="10" fill="transparent" />
    </pattern>
  </defs>

  <!-- Background -->
  <rect width="300" height="300" fill="url(#skyGradient)" />

  <!-- Stars -->
  <g id="stars">
    <circle cx="30" cy="20" r="1" fill="white" />
    <circle cx="50" cy="30" r="0.8" fill="white" />
    <circle cx="70" cy="15" r="1.2" fill="white" />
    <circle cx="100" cy="25" r="0.6" fill="white" />
    <circle cx="150" cy="10" r="1" fill="white" />
    <circle cx="200" cy="30" r="0.7" fill="white" />
    <circle cx="220" cy="15" r="1.1" fill="white" />
    <circle cx="250" cy="20" r="0.9" fill="white" />
    <circle cx="270" cy="35" r="0.8" fill="white" />
  </g>

  <!-- Scenery Elements -->
  <g id="scenery">
    <!-- Mountains in background -->
    <path d="M0,130 L30,80 L60,120 L90,70 L120,110 L150,60 L180,100 L210,70 L240,90 L270,60 L300,100 L300,130 Z" 
          fill="#4a148c" opacity="0.5" />
    
    <!-- Clouds -->
    <g transform="translate(50, 50)">
      <circle cx="0" cy="0" r="10" fill="white" opacity="0.3" />
      <circle cx="10" cy="0" r="15" fill="white" opacity="0.3" />
      <circle cx="20" cy="5" r="10" fill="white" opacity="0.3" />
    </g>
    
    <g transform="translate(200, 70)">
      <circle cx="0" cy="0" r="12" fill="white" opacity="0.3" />
      <circle cx="15" cy="0" r="18" fill="white" opacity="0.3" />
      <circle cx="30" cy="5" r="12" fill="white" opacity="0.3" />
    </g>
  </g>

  <!-- Race Track - Adjusted to fit better -->
  <path d="M10,180 C60,140 100,200 150,170 S220,120 260,160 S300,210 260,240 S170,250 120,220 S60,220 10,180" 
        stroke="url(#trackGradient)" stroke-width="35" fill="none" stroke-linecap="round" />

  <!-- Track Details -->
  <path d="M10,180 C60,140 100,200 150,170 S220,120 260,160 S300,210 260,240 S170,250 120,220 S60,220 10,180" 
        stroke="url(#lanePattern)" stroke-width="32" fill="none" stroke-linecap="round" />

  <!-- Track Edges -->
  <path d="M10,180 C60,140 100,200 150,170 S220,120 260,160 S300,210 260,240 S170,250 120,220 S60,220 10,180" 
        stroke="#212121" stroke-width="36" fill="none" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-opacity="0.6" stroke-dasharray="1,35" />

  <!-- Start/Finish Line -->
  <rect x="7" y="162" width="6" height="36" fill="white" transform="rotate(-45, 10, 180)" />
  <rect x="13" y="162" width="6" height="36" fill="black" transform="rotate(-45, 10, 180)" />

  <!-- Snail - Positioned on the track -->
  <g id="snail" transform="translate(80, 220) scale(0.4) rotate(-20)">
    <!-- Slime Trail -->
    <path d="M-40,35 C-60,38 -80,38 -100,35 C-120,32 -140,28 -160,35" stroke="url(#slimePattern)" stroke-width="15" fill="none" stroke-linecap="round" />
    
    <!-- Shell -->
    <path d="M0,0 C-5,-15 -15,-20 -25,-15 C-35,-5 -30,10 -20,20 C-10,30 10,30 20,20 C30,10 20,-5 0,0 Z" 
          fill="url(#shellGradient)" />
    <path d="M-5,0 C-10,-10 -18,-12 -22,-8 C-28,-2 -25,8 -18,15 C-10,22 5,22 12,15 C20,8 15,-2 -5,0 Z" 
          fill="#a1887f" stroke="#8d6e63" stroke-width="1" />
    <path d="M-10,0 C-13,-5 -16,-7 -18,-5 C-21,-1 -20,4 -16,8 C-12,12 -5,12 0,8 C5,4 3,-1 -10,0 Z" 
          fill="#bcaaa4" />
          
    <!-- Body -->
    <path d="M0,0 C10,0 20,5 30,5 C50,5 60,15 60,25 C60,35 50,40 40,40 C30,40 30,35 20,35 C10,35 0,30 -10,30 C-20,30 -20,35 -10,40 C0,45 0,50 -10,55 C-20,60 -30,60 -40,55 C-50,50 -50,40 -40,35 C-30,30 -25,25 -20,20 C-15,15 -10,0 0,0 Z" 
          fill="#81c784" stroke="#558b2f" stroke-width="1.5" />
          
    <!-- Eyes -->
    <circle cx="55" cy="15" r="5" fill="white" stroke="#558b2f" stroke-width="1" />
    <circle cx="58" cy="15" r="2" fill="#1a237e" />
    
    <!-- Antenna -->
    <path d="M55,10 C55,0 65,-5 65,-10" fill="none" stroke="#558b2f" stroke-width="1.5" stroke-linecap="round" />
    <circle cx="65" cy="-10" r="2" fill="#558b2f" />
    <path d="M55,10 C55,0 45,-5 45,-10" fill="none" stroke="#558b2f" stroke-width="1.5" stroke-linecap="round" />
    <circle cx="45" cy="-10" r="2" fill="#558b2f" />
    
    <!-- Racing Accessories -->
    <path d="M-25,20 L-25,5 L-20,5 L-20,20 Z" fill="#f44336" />
    <circle cx="0" cy="15" r="8" fill="none" stroke="#fbc02d" stroke-width="1" />
    <text x="0" y="18" font-family="Arial" font-size="10" text-anchor="middle" fill="#fbc02d">1</text>
  </g>

  <!-- Rocket - Positioned on the track -->
  <g id="rocket" transform="translate(220, 150) scale(0.5) rotate(20)">
    <!-- Rocket Body -->
    <path d="M0,0 L30,0 L30,60 L15,80 L0,60 Z" fill="url(#rocketGradient)" stroke="#b71c1c" stroke-width="2" />
    
    <!-- Rocket Nose -->
    <path d="M0,0 L30,0 L15,-20 Z" fill="#e53935" stroke="#b71c1c" stroke-width="2" />
    
    <!-- Rocket Windows -->
    <circle cx="15" cy="20" r="5" fill="#bbdefb" stroke="#1565c0" stroke-width="1" />
    <circle cx="15" cy="35" r="3" fill="#bbdefb" stroke="#1565c0" stroke-width="1" />
    
    <!-- Rocket Fins -->
    <path d="M0,40 L-15,70 L0,60 Z" fill="#e53935" stroke="#b71c1c" stroke-width="2" />
    <path d="M30,40 L45,70 L30,60 Z" fill="#e53935" stroke="#b71c1c" stroke-width="2" />
    
    <!-- Rocket Flames -->
    <g transform="translate(15, 80)">
      <path d="M-10,0 C-5,15 0,30 5,15 C10,30 15,15 10,0 Z" fill="url(#flameGradient)" />
      <path d="M-5,0 C-3,10 0,20 3,10 C5,20 8,10 5,0 Z" fill="#ffeb3b" />
    </g>
    
    <!-- Smoke Puffs -->
    <g id="smoke" transform="translate(15, 90)">
      <circle cx="-20" cy="10" r="5" fill="#bdbdbd" opacity="0.7" />
      <circle cx="-15" cy="20" r="7" fill="#bdbdbd" opacity="0.5" />
      <circle cx="-25" cy="25" r="6" fill="#bdbdbd" opacity="0.3" />
      <circle cx="-10" cy="30" r="8" fill="#bdbdbd" opacity="0.2" />
    </g>
    
    <!-- Racing Number -->
    <circle cx="15" cy="50" r="8" fill="#fbc02d" />
    <text x="15" y="53" font-family="Arial" font-size="10" text-anchor="middle" fill="#b71c1c">2</text>
  </g>

  <!-- Cheering Crowd -->
  <g id="crowd" transform="translate(200, 260)">
    <circle cx="0" cy="0" r="5" fill="#ffeb3b" />
    <circle cx="10" cy="5" r="5" fill="#4caf50" />
    <circle cx="-10" cy="5" r="5" fill="#2196f3" />
    <circle cx="20" cy="0" r="5" fill="#f44336" />
    <circle cx="-20" cy="0" r="5" fill="#9c27b0" />
    <circle cx="30" cy="5" r="5" fill="#ff9800" />
    <circle cx="-30" cy="5" r="5" fill="#3f51b5" />
    
    <!-- Signs -->
    <path d="M5,-10 L5,-20 L20,-20 L20,-10 Z" fill="white" />
    <text x="12.5" y="-13" font-family="Arial" font-size="5" text-anchor="middle" fill="black">GO!</text>
    
    <path d="M-15,-10 L-15,-25 L-35,-25 L-35,-10 Z" fill="white" />
    <text x="-25" y="-15" font-family="Arial" font-size="4" text-anchor="middle" fill="black">SNAIL</text>
    <text x="-25" y="-20" font-family="Arial" font-size="4" text-anchor="middle" fill="black">POWER</text>
  </g>

  <!-- Race Officials -->
  <g transform="translate(140, 120) scale(0.5)">
    <circle cx="0" cy="0" r="10" fill="#fafafa" />
    <circle cx="0" cy="-5" r="7" fill="#fafafa" />
    <rect x="-10" y="0" width="20" height="20" fill="#212121" />
    <path d="M-10,0 L-15,-10 L15,-10 L10,0 Z" fill="#212121" />
    <rect x="-2" y="10" width="4" height="10" fill="#fafafa" />
    <path d="M-15,-5 L-25,-15 L-25,-40 L25,-40 L25,-15 L15,-5 Z" fill="none" stroke="#212121" stroke-width="2" />
    <circle cx="-5" cy="-25" r="3" fill="#f44336" />
    <circle cx="5" cy="-25" r="3" fill="#4caf50" />
    <path d="M-8,-35 L8,-35" stroke="#212121" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" />
  </g>

  <!-- Title -->
  <text x="150" y="30" font-family="Arial" font-size="16" font-weight="bold" text-anchor="middle" fill="white">SNAIL vs ROCKET</text>
  <text x="150" y="45" font-family="Arial" font-size="10" font-style="italic" text-anchor="middle" fill="white">The Ultimate Race</text>
  
  <!-- Lap counter -->
  <g transform="translate(30, 60)">
    <rect x="0" y="0" width="50" height="30" rx="5" ry="5" fill="#212121" opacity="0.7" />
    <text x="25" y="13" font-family="Arial" font-size="8" text-anchor="middle" fill="white">LAP</text>
    <text x="25" y="25" font-family="Arial" font-size="14" font-weight="bold" text-anchor="middle" fill="white">1/3</text>
  </g>
  
  <!-- Speed indicators -->
  <g transform="translate(240, 70)">
    <rect x="0" y="0" width="50" height="40" rx="5" ry="5" fill="#212121" opacity="0.7" />
    <text x="25" y="15" font-family="Arial" font-size="8" text-anchor="middle" fill="white">SPEED</text>
    <text x="25" y="30" font-family="Arial" font-size="10" fill="#f44336" text-anchor="middle">Rocket: 50</text>
    <text x="25" y="40" font-family="Arial" font-size="10" fill="#4caf50" text-anchor="middle">Snail: 0.1</text>
  </g>
</svg>

o4-mini medium (2025-04-16)

Player 2

ELO: 1,018.262 1,014.366 (-3.9)

<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 300 300">
  <defs>
    <linearGradient id="bgGrad" x1="0" y1="0" x2="0" y2="1">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#87ceeb"/>
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#f0e68c"/>
    </linearGradient>
    <linearGradient id="shellGrad" x1="0" y1="0" x2="1" y2="1">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#ffdd55"/>
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#ff8822"/>
    </linearGradient>
    <pattern id="shellPattern" width="10" height="10" patternUnits="userSpaceOnUse">
      <circle cx="5" cy="5" r="2" fill="white" fill-opacity="0.4"/>
    </pattern>
    <linearGradient id="rocketBody" x1="0" y1="0" x2="0" y2="1">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#dde1e4"/>
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#a9abb0"/>
    </linearGradient>
    <radialGradient id="flameGrad" cx="50%" cy="0%" r="100%">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#fff500"/>
      <stop offset="50%" stop-color="#ff5000"/>
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#a00000"/>
    </radialGradient>
    <filter id="shadow" x="-50%" y="-50%" width="200%" height="200%">
      <feDropShadow dx="2" dy="2" stdDeviation="3" flood-color="#000" flood-opacity="0.3"/>
    </filter>
  </defs>
  <rect width="300" height="300" fill="url(#bgGrad)"/>
  <path d="M10 260 C60 200 120 300 170 240 S260 280 290 180" stroke="#555" stroke-width="6" fill="none" stroke-dasharray="12,8" filter="url(#shadow)"/>
  <!-- Snail -->
  <g transform="translate(10,260) scale(0.8)">
    <!-- Shell -->
    <circle cx="0" cy="-10" r="20" fill="url(#shellGrad)"/>
    <circle cx="0" cy="-10" r="20" fill="url(#shellPattern)"/>
    <!-- Body -->
    <path d="M -20 -10 Q -30 0 -20 10 L 30 10 Q 35 0 30 -10 Z" fill="#6caf4b" filter="url(#shadow)"/>
    <!-- Antennae -->
    <line x1="20" y1="-10" x2="28" y2="-20" stroke="#6caf4b" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round"/>
    <line x1="25" y1="-15" x2="35" y2="-25" stroke="#6caf4b" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round"/>
    <!-- Eyes -->
    <circle cx="28" cy="-20" r="2" fill="#fff"/>
    <circle cx="35" cy="-25" r="2" fill="#fff"/>
  </g>
  <!-- Rocket -->
  <g transform="translate(290,180) scale(0.6) rotate(20)">
    <!-- Body -->
    <rect x="-10" y="-40" width="20" height="50" rx="5" fill="url(#rocketBody)" filter="url(#shadow)"/>
    <!-- Nose cone -->
    <polygon points="-10,-40 0,-60 10,-40" fill="#ff3333"/>
    <!-- Fins -->
    <polygon points="-10,10 -20,20 -10,20" fill="#cc0000"/>
    <polygon points="10,10 20,20 10,20" fill="#cc0000"/>
    <!-- Window -->
    <circle cx="0" cy="-20" r="6" fill="#88ccff" stroke="#fff" stroke-width="1"/>
    <!-- Flame -->
    <path d="M -5 10 C -5 30 5 30 5 10 Z" fill="url(#flameGrad)"/>
  </g>
  <!-- Clouds and Sun -->
  <ellipse cx="200" cy="50" rx="40" ry="15" fill="#fff" opacity="0.6"/>
  <ellipse cx="230" cy="60" rx="30" ry="10" fill="#fff" opacity="0.6"/>
  <ellipse cx="160" cy="60" rx="30" ry="12" fill="#fff" opacity="0.6"/>
  <circle cx="250" cy="30" r="20" fill="yellow" opacity="0.8"/>
</svg>

GPT-4o

Judge & Evaluator

The winner of this SVG challenge is Claude 3.7 Sonnet Thinking (2025-02-19) Player 1

Judge's Analysis

Player 1's image is more creative and adheres more closely to the idea of a snail racing a rocket on a winding track.

The winding track is clearly represented, and the inclusion of details like laps, speed, and a scoreboard enhances the concept.

While Player 2's submission is visually appealing, it lacks the dynamic racing context and complexity present in Player 1's work.

These metrics analyze technical aspects of both SVG drawings. Look for differences that might explain the judge's decision. Use the "View Code" button above to see the SVG code for each drawing.

Shapes Metrics

Total Shapes

The total number of shape elements (rect, circle, ellipse, line, polygon, polyline, path) in the SVG.

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Rectangles

The number of rectangle elements (rect) in the SVG.

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Circles

The number of circle elements (circle) in the SVG.

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Ellipses

The number of ellipse elements (ellipse) in the SVG.

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Lines

The number of line elements (line) in the SVG.

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Polygons

The number of polygon elements (polygon) in the SVG.

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Paths

The number of path elements (path) in the SVG.

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Groups

The number of group elements (g) in the SVG.

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Visual Effects Metrics

Gradients

The number of gradient definitions (linearGradient, radialGradient) in the SVG.

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Patterns

The number of pattern definitions (pattern) in the SVG.

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Filters

The number of filter definitions (filter) in the SVG.

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Masks

The number of mask definitions (mask) in the SVG.

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Clip Paths

The number of clipping path definitions (clipPath) in the SVG.

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Elements with Opacity

The number of elements with opacity attributes in the SVG.

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Elements with Stroke

The number of elements with stroke attributes in the SVG.

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Colors Metrics

Unique Colors

The number of unique colors used in the SVG.

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Interactivity Metrics

Animations

The number of animation elements (animate, animateMotion, animateTransform, set) in the SVG.

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Elements with Transform

The number of elements with transform attributes in the SVG.

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Complexity Metrics

Path Commands

The total number of path commands in all path elements (M, L, C, Q, etc.) in the SVG.

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124

Player 2

Max Group Nesting

The maximum nesting level of group elements (g) in the SVG.

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Defs Elements

The number of elements defined within the defs element in the SVG.

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Use Elements

The number of use elements (use) in the SVG.

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Text Metrics

Text Elements

The number of text elements (text) in the SVG.

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AI Judging Process

Creativity

Originality, innovative use of shapes and unique approach to the prompt.

Prompt Adherence

How accurately the SVG captures the essence of the prompt.

Visual Appeal

Aesthetic quality including composition, color usage and overall visual impact.

How does judging work?

SVG drawings are converted to static PNG images for evaluation. The AI judge receives the original prompt and both images, then determines which drawing better fulfills the evaluation criteria without seeing animations, interactivity, or SVG code.