Free Sequence Memory Test
Watch squares flash in order and repeat the pattern. Each round adds a step. Play by tap, click or number keys and track your best level.
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How to play the sequence memory test
In this sequence memory game, squares on a 3 by 3 pad light up one after another. You repeat the order. Each round replays the whole pattern with one more step on the end, so your memory has to hold an ever longer chain.
- Press Start and watch the pad: one square flashes.
- Repeat it by tapping that square, or press its number key from 1 (top left) to 9 (bottom right).
- Watch again: the same pattern plays with one new step added.
- Repeat the whole pattern in order. One wrong square ends the game.
- Your score is the longest pattern you repeated correctly.
How the sequence memory game works
A new random square is added to the end of the sequence each round, and the full sequence is replayed from the start. Squares can repeat, which makes some rounds harder than they look. Your score is the length of the last sequence you repeated without a mistake.
What's a good sequence memory score?
As a rough guide:
| Level reached | Rating |
|---|---|
| 13 or more | Exceptional |
| 9–12 | Above average |
| 6–8 | Typical |
| 1–5 | Warming up |
Useful tips and limitations
- Turn the pattern into a path, such as top-left, middle, bottom-right, or into numbers on the keypad.
- Keep your eyes on the centre of the pad so you see every flash without moving your head.
- Number keys 1 to 9 map to the pad, so on a computer you can type the pattern like a short code.
Common questions
Is this the same as the old Simon game?
It is inspired by the same idea: repeating a growing sequence of lights. Our version uses a nine-square pad and adds one step each round.
Do the patterns get faster?
Slightly. The flashes speed up a little as the sequence gets longer, which keeps long rounds from dragging.
Can the same square appear twice in a row?
Yes. Repeats are allowed, so watch closely for a square that flashes twice.
Why does the game end after one mistake?
Sequence memory is about holding the whole chain. A single mistake ends the round, which keeps scores comparable from game to game.
Every test runs in your browser. Answers, scores and streaks are saved only in this browser on this device; nothing is uploaded and no account is needed. Clearing site data removes your saved scores.