Memory games
Memory games practice holding a few things in mind for a short time, recalling where things were and putting names to faces.
Working memory, spatial recall and names · 12 games
Where it shows up
Keeping a phone number in mind while you dial
Remembering where you left your keys
Putting a name to a face you met once
Every memory game
Free to play here, with no account. About two minutes each.
- Memory
Sequence Stack
Working memory
Study a sequence, then rebuild it in order.
- Memory
Two Back
Working memory
Is this shape the same as the one two cards back?
- Memory
Three Back
Working memory
Is this shape the same as the one three cards back?
- Memory
Grid Glance
Spatial recall
Watch tiles light up on a grid, then tap where they were.
- Memory
Turn Grid
Working memory
Remember a pattern, watch the board turn, then tap where the tiles ended up.
- Memory
Stepping Stones
Working memory
Watch stones light up one by one, then tap them in the same order.
- Memory
Something New
Short-term memory
Pick something you have not picked before while the shelf keeps changing.
- Memory
Bounce Path
Working memory
Remember where the bumpers were, then pick the hole the ball will come out of.
- Memory
Bellhop
Working memory
Keep count of the bags you carry, then hand them over only when you have enough.
- Memory
Prep List
Short-term memory
Study a short recipe, then prepare it from memory, step by step.
- Memory
Regulars
Face-name recall
Greet returning customers by name and serve what they usually order.
- Memory
Name Tag
Face-name recall
Meet new people, then pick their names when you see them again.
Questions
- What do the memory games ask you to do?
- Some games show a sequence or a pattern and ask you to rebuild it. Others ask you to keep track of what changed, or to match names to faces.
- Do the games teach memory techniques?
- The drills after a workout borrow common practice techniques, such as chunking a list and recalling instead of rereading.
- Is Think Sharp a medical tool?
- Think Sharp is for cognitive practice and habit building. It is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition.