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How does the color sequence game work?

In the color sequence game, the buttons light up one at a time, each with its own color, symbol and sound. Then you tap the buttons in the same order. Get it right and the sequence comes back one step longer. The game ends when you tap a button out of order. Your score is the longest sequence repeated.

How to play

1. Tap Start game. One button lights up and plays a sound. That is the first round.
2. When you see "Your turn", tap the same button.
3. Got it right? The game shows the sequence again, with one more button at the end.
4. Repeat the whole sequence, from the first button to the last, always in the same order.
5. The dots under the buttons show how many taps you have made in the round.
6. On a computer, you can also use the keys 1 to 6. Each button shows its number in the corner.
7. The game ends when you tap a button out of order. The game shows which button was the right one.
8. Your record is the highest number of rounds you have cleared. It is saved on your device.

Modes, speeds and buttons

• Relaxed mode: there is no clock. Think as long as you like before each tap. The Show again button repeats the sequence of the round.
• Timed mode: each tap has a time limit. The gold bar shows the time left. If the bar runs out, the game ends.
• Slow speed: the buttons stay lit longer. It is the best one to start with.
• Normal and fast speed: the sequence goes by quicker and asks for more attention.
• Four buttons: circle, square, triangle and star.
• Six buttons: the diamond and the cross join in. This is the hard level.
• Each combination of mode, speed and number of buttons has its own record.

Tips to play better

• Say the sequence quietly: "circle, star, circle, square". Naming the steps helps you keep them.
• Group the steps in threes or fours, the way you do with a phone number.
• Listen to the sound. Each button has a tone, and the sequence turns into a short melody.
• Only the last step is new. The start of the sequence is always the same as in the round before.
• Use the symbol and the number on each button if the colors look alike to you.
• Start in relaxed mode at slow speed. Raise the speed when it feels easy.

Who this game is for

This game exercises short-term memory and attention. The rules fit in one sentence, so children, adults and older adults can play on the same page.

The buttons are large, high in contrast and carry a color, a symbol, a number and a sound. That way the game does not depend on seeing colors alone. Relaxed mode takes the hurry away for anyone who prefers a calm game.

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