The chimp test, in your browser
The chimp test checks your visual working memory: how many positions you can hold after a single look. Each clean round adds one more number, and you have three chances before the game ends. Your best score stays saved on this device.
How to play Chimp Test
- Numbers appear in squares scattered across the grid.
- Click the 1. As soon as you do, all other numbers are hidden.
- Click the rest of the squares in order, from memory.
- Each clean round adds one number. Three mistakes end the game.
Chimp Test tips
Trace a path first
Before you click 1, follow the numbers with your eyes from 1 to the end. You are memorizing a route, not a list.
Group nearby numbers
Numbers that sit close together are easier to remember as one shape than as separate spots.
Take your time
The grid only hides when you click 1. There is no clock, so study it as long as you need.
Frequently asked questions
Why is it called the chimp test?
It is based on a well-known study in which young chimpanzees did remarkably well at remembering the positions of numbers flashed on a screen.
What is a good chimp test score?
Most people reach 8 to 10 numbers. Getting past 12 is very strong.
Is this a medical test?
No. It is a memory game for fun and practice.
