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Memorize the lit tiles and reproduce the pattern.
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Watch the pads light up, then repeat the pattern. Each round adds one more step — how far can your working memory stretch? The all-time couch classic, rebuilt for the browser.
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Watch the pattern light up, then repeat it.
How to play
- Click any pad to start — the first pattern is a single flash.
- Watch which pads light up and in what order.
- Click the pads back in the same order. Correct? The pattern grows by one.
- One wrong pad ends the run. Your score is the longest sequence you completed.
Frequently asked questions
How does the sequence memory game work?
Four pads light up one after another. Watch the pattern, then click the pads back in the same order. Every success adds one more step to the sequence — one wrong pad ends the run.
What is a good sequence memory score?
Most people reach 5–7 steps on a four-pad grid. Nine or more is above average, and 12+ is exceptional. Unlike digit span, spatial sequences use a different memory channel, so your two scores may differ.
Any tricks for longer sequences?
Narrate the pattern as shapes ("top-left, bottom-right, bottom-right…"), or trace the path with your eyes as a single route instead of isolated positions. Grouping consecutive repeats helps a lot — the sequence generator loves doubles.
Is this the same as the Simon game?
Same core mechanic — Simon (1978) is the famous electronic version with four colored pads and tones. This version drops the audio, speeds nothing up, and scores your longest completed sequence.
Does playing improve working memory?
You will clearly get better at the task, and spatial working memory does benefit from regular practice. Think of it as one exercise for one mental muscle — pair it with digit span and Schulte Grid for a fuller workout.