Simon Memory Game
Play Simon, the memory game of repeating a growing sequence.
Repeat the pattern
In Simon, the game plays a sequence of lights and sounds that grows longer each round, and you must repeat it back from memory. This is the classic electronic memory game, simple, addictive and a real test of recall.
Watch the sequence, then repeat it back.
A genuine memory workout
Simon is a wonderful test of short-term and working memory, because each round adds one more step to a sequence you must reproduce exactly, so the challenge grows steadily until a single slip ends the game. It exercises the ability to hold and recall an ordered sequence, which is a genuine cognitive skill. Many people find a helpful strategy in chunking — grouping the sequence into smaller clusters that are easier to remember than one long string — and some use the sounds as much as the colours, since the game pairs each with a distinct tone, giving you two ways to encode the pattern. It is at once nostalgic, having been a hugely popular electronic toy, and a legitimately good exercise for concentration and memory across all ages. The steadily rising difficulty means it always meets you at your limit, and beating your previous longest sequence is satisfying. Whether for fun, nostalgia, or a genuine memory workout, Simon turns the simple act of repeating a pattern into an engaging and surprisingly challenging game.
Frequently asked questions
What does Simon train?
Short-term and working memory — holding and recalling a growing ordered sequence exactly, a genuine cognitive skill that the rising difficulty steadily tests.
Any tips for remembering longer sequences?
Chunk the sequence into small groups rather than one long string, and use the distinct sounds as well as the colours to encode the pattern two ways.
Is anything uploaded?
No. It runs entirely in your browser.