How to play repeat the sequence
- Choose the mode (normal with three lives or strict with one) and tap "Begin". If you like, turn on the sound: it starts off.
- Watch the pads light up, one by one. Pay attention to the order, the shape and the number of each one.
- When it says "Your turn", tap the pads in the same order (or use keys 1 to 4). If you complete the sequence, you move on to the next round with one more step.
- In normal mode, a mistake costs a life and the same sequence is repeated; with no lives left the game ends. In strict mode, the first mistake ends it. Your score is the last round you completed.
How to remember longer sequences
It is hard to remember more than seven items in order, but there are tricks. Grouping helps a lot: instead of memorizing twelve separate steps, think of them as four groups of three. Each pad has a number, so you can say the sequence under your breath like a phone number (for example "2-4-4-1-3").
Another technique is to associate each pad with a shape or, if you turn it on, a sound. When the sequence grows by one step, don't start from scratch: review the earlier part in your head and focus only on the new step. Watch the screen without rushing to tap: the speed goes up, but never beyond a limit that is comfortable for playing with a finger.
The game trains working memory and attention. Everything happens in your browser and only the highest round of each mode is saved on your device.
Things to keep in mind
- Your best score is the highest round you completed and it is saved per mode, only in this browser.
- Sound is optional and starts off; it is generated on your device, without downloading audio files.
- Sequences are generated at random in every game; there are no daily or shared games.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between normal and strict mode?
In normal mode you have three lives: if you make a mistake, the same sequence is shown again. In strict mode you have a single life: the first mistake ends the game.
How many rounds can you play?
There is no cap. The sequence grows by one step per round and the speed increases up to a comfortable limit.
Can I play without telling the colors apart?
Yes. Each pad also has a shape (circle, square, triangle, diamond) and a number from 1 to 4, and screen readers announce them.
How do I play with the keyboard?
Keys 1, 2, 3 and 4 tap the pads. You can also reach them with the Tab key and use Enter or the space bar.
Does it have sound?
Yes, but it is optional and starts off. Turn it on with the "Sound" button: each pad plays a different note.
Is it good for training memory?
It is an entertaining working-memory and attention exercise. It is no substitute for any medical assessment.