Online memory test

Sequence memory: repeat the sequence of colored pads

Also known as: sequence memory test online, Simon-style memory game, color sequence memory game, repeat the pattern game

Four colored pads light up one after another. Repeat the order by tapping the pads. Each time the sequence is one step longer, and the first mistake ends the test. Your result is the longest sequence you repeated. Your result is free once you enter your email: we’ll show it to you and send it to your inbox.

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  • 1–3 minutesone game
  • 4 padsthe sequence grows
  • No sign-up10 minutes a day
  • Progressresults are saved
What it trains

What the test checks

The game checks your memory for sequences: how many steps in a row you can hold and reproduce in the right order. With every success the sequence gets longer and the display gets faster.

Most people reach 6 to 10 steps. That’s a guide for comparing your own attempts, not a diagnosis.

  • You want a simple memory checkOne rule and an instant result
  • You want to practice working memoryThe sequence grows with every step
  • You’d like to compare your attemptsYour result is a number of steps
  • You need a warm-upA game takes a couple of minutes

Working memory

Hold the sequence in your head.

Order

Remember the exact sequence, not just the set.

Attention to detail

Don’t miss a single flash.

Staying on track

Keep it together on long sequences.

Rules

How to play

  1. Start

    Press “Start”. The first pad lights up.

  2. Repeat

    Tap the pad that lit up.

  3. The sequence grows

    Each time a new pad is added: watch the whole sequence again.

  4. Result

    The first mistake ends the test. You’ll see your longest sequence.

Play online

Sequence Memory Test online

Press “Start” and watch the pads light up. You can play 10 minutes a day without signing up.

Sequence Memory Test

Four colored pads light up one by one. Repeat the order. Each round the chain grows by one step; the first mistake ends the test.

Free play left today without signing up: 10 min

Method

Where the game comes from

The “repeat a sequence of signals” idea has been around for a long time: electronic games of the 1970s and many memory tasks in psychology are built on it. It checks your short-term and working memory span for sequences.

Our version is simplified and meant for practice and self-observation; it isn’t a clinical test.

1Step to startThen one more each time.
4PadsGreen, red, yellow, blue.
1MistakeThe first mistake ends the test.
Who it’s for

Which ages

Adults

A check of working memory and attention.

Kids

Suitable for school-age kids: the rules are clear right away.

60+

Large pads, and the display starts out slow.

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

How many steps is a good result?

Most people reach 6–10 steps. Our benchmarks: up to 5 is beginner, 6–8 is average, 9–11 is high, and 12 or more is very high.

What happens when I make a mistake?

The first mistake ends the test. Your result is the longest sequence you repeated without a mistake.

How can I remember better?

It helps to come up with a rhythm or to name the colors to yourself.

Is there sound?

No, the game is silent: the pads light up, and you remember the order by color and position.

Is this a medical test?

No. It’s a game-style check for self-observation and for comparing your own attempts. It doesn’t diagnose anything and doesn’t replace a doctor’s advice.

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