A quick word memory game
The verbal memory test shows you words one at a time and asks one question: have you seen this word before? The list grows with every answer, so recognizing old words gets harder and new words start to feel familiar.
Play free online. You have three lives, and your best score is saved on this device.
How to play Verbal Memory Test
- Words appear one at a time.
- Tap Seen if the word already came up earlier in this game.
- Tap New if it is the first time you see it.
- Every wrong answer costs a life. The game ends when all three lives are gone.
Verbal Memory Test tips
Picture each word
Turning a word into a quick mental image, like a dog for "dog", makes it far easier to recognize later than the letters alone.
Don't second-guess
Your first feeling of familiarity is usually right. Long hesitation tends to create false memories.
Watch for look-alikes
Common short words start to feel familiar after a while even when they are new. Slow down a little once the list gets long.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good verbal memory score?
Many people remember 40 to 60 words before losing all three lives. Scores above 80 are very strong.
What does a verbal memory test measure?
It tests recognition memory for words, how well you can tell a word you have just seen from a new one.
Is this a medical test?
No. It is a memory game for fun and practice.
