Lost in Migration

Lost in Migration

Lost in Migration exercises your attention abilities by asking you to identify where the lead bird in a flock is headed, ignoring the distractors around it.

Why Play Lost in Migration?

Lost in Migration targets your Selective Attention, a skill that helps you focus on relevant details while tuning out distractions. Your goal is to track the lead bird’s direction—even as surrounding birds try to throw you off.

Selective Attention

Selective Attention

Focus on the target while filtering out competing or conflicting information.

Response Inhibition

Response Inhibition

Resist the urge to follow the wrong cues and stick with the correct response.

Processing Speed

Processing Speed

Make quick decisions while staying focused under time pressure.

Lost in Migration vs Other Attention Games

While many Attention games test your ability to manage multiple inputs, Lost in Migration challenges your focus by presenting conflicting cues. It’s about locking in on the one signal that matters, even as distractions compete for your attention.

Frequently Asked Questions

What cognitive skill does Lost in Migration train?

Lost in Migration targets Selective Attention—your ability to focus on important information while ignoring distractions. It also draws on Response Inhibition and Processing Speed.

What are some tips for playing Lost in Migration?

Focus on the center of the flock and avoid shifting attention to side birds. Repeating the lead bird’s direction mentally can help reinforce the correct response.

What is Selective Attention?

Selective Attention is the ability to focus on specific information while filtering out competing inputs. It’s essential for tasks like reading, listening in noisy environments, or working with distractions.

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