Click the squares in order according to their numbers. The test gets harder as you go. If you click out of order, you get a strike. 3 strikes and you’re out.
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Chimp Test: Test Your Working Memory Online
The Chimp Test is a short memory game based on a famous study. Numbers flash on the screen, then disappear. Your job is to remember where each number was and click the squares in the right order.
It takes only a minute or two, and you don’t need to sign up or learn any rules. Press Start Test and begin.
How to Use the Chimp Test
- Click Start Test.
- Look at the numbered squares on the screen. The test starts with four numbers.
- Click the squares in order, starting with 1.
- After your first click, the other numbers disappear and the squares turn blank.
- Keep clicking the blank squares in the correct order, from memory.
- If you click the wrong square, you get a strike. After 3 strikes, the test ends.
The top of the screen shows two counters. Numbers shows how many squares are in the current round. Strikes shows how many mistakes you’ve made out of 3.
What Makes the Test Harder
The test gets harder as you go. More squares appear in later rounds, so you have more positions to remember. The numbers are only visible until you make your first click, so you need to take in the whole layout before you start.
What Is the Chimp Test Based On?
The test is inspired by research on chimpanzees at Kyoto University in Japan. Scientists showed numbers on a touchscreen for a very short time, then hid them behind white squares. The chimps had to touch the squares in number order. In the researchers’ report, young chimpanzees did very well, and in some tests they matched or beat adult humans.
This online version borrows the idea, not the lab setup. It is a fun way to try a similar task, but it is not the same as the original experiment.
What Does the Chimp Test Measure?
The test mainly exercises working memory. That is your ability to hold a small amount of information in your head for a short time and use it right away. In this game, the information is a set of positions and their order.
Working memory is useful in daily life. You use it when you remember a phone number long enough to dial it, follow multi-step directions, or keep track of what someone just said.
Tips to Get Further
- Study the whole layout before your first click. The numbers vanish once you start, so take a second to look at all of them.
- Look for patterns. Group nearby squares together, or picture a path from 1 to the last number.
- Say the order in your head. Something like “1 top left, 2 bottom middle, 3 right” can help.
- Don’t rush your clicks. A wrong click costs a strike, and you only have 3.
- Stay relaxed. Tiredness and distraction make this kind of task harder. Try it when you’re rested and focused.
Who Is the Chimp Test For?
- People who enjoy quick brain games and memory challenges
- Anyone curious about the famous chimpanzee study
- Friends or coworkers who want to compare how far each of them gets
- Anyone who wants a short mental warm-up
Limitations to Keep in Mind
This is a simple game, not a medical or clinical test. It cannot diagnose a memory problem or measure your intelligence. Your results can change with your screen size, your device, how tired you are, and whether you’re using a mouse or a touchscreen. If you are worried about your memory, please talk to a doctor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Chimp Test free?
Yes. Press Start Test to play.
How many strikes do I get?
You get 3 strikes. If you click out of order, you get a strike. When you reach 3, the test is over.
Why do the numbers disappear?
That is the point of the test. After your first click, the numbers are hidden so you have to rely on memory rather than reading the screen.
Is it true that chimps can beat humans at this?
In the Kyoto University research, young chimpanzees did very well on a similar task, in some cases as well as or better than adult humans. The researchers tested a small number of chimpanzees, and the original task was different from this online game, so don’t treat it as a direct comparison.
Can I improve with practice?
Many people get better at a specific game after a few tries, mostly by finding strategies like grouping squares or tracing a path. This does not prove that your overall memory has improved.
What should I do if I get out in the first few rounds?
Try again. Slow down at the start, study the layout, and use the tips above.
Does this test show how smart I am?
No. It tests one narrow skill, short-term visual memory, and should be treated as a game.