Sequence Memory Game
Watch tiles light up in order, then repeat the sequence. Each success makes it one step longer. Practice for the memory tasks in game-based assessments.
How to play
- Watch the tiles light up one at a time.
- When the grid turns active, tap the tiles in the same order.
- Get it right and the next sequence is one tile longer. Two misses end the game.
What it measures
Sequence recall estimates working memory: how much information you can hold and use at once. It underpins following multi-step instructions and keeping track of detail under pressure.
Research basis: this game is our own implementation of the Corsi block-tapping task. Kessels et al. (2000), Applied Neuropsychology, 7(4), 252–258. ↗
Tips to improve
- Chunk the sequence into shapes or pairs, such as “top row, then down the middle”.
- Trace the path with your eyes as it plays rather than trying to memorise positions one by one.
- Do not start tapping until the whole sequence has finished.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good memory span?
Most adults recall spatial sequences of around five to seven positions. Practice raises your score mainly by improving the strategies you use, such as chunking.
Is the sequence random?
Yes. Each sequence is generated fresh, and the same tile never lights twice in a row.
Can I use a keyboard?
Yes. Tab to a tile and press Enter or Space to select it.
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