Explore Memory Games by Skill
Play games that challenge your short-term and working memory
What are Memory Games?
Memory games are a fun way to test how well you remember things — whether it’s a pattern you just saw, a sequence of sounds, or where something was a moment ago. You might recognize the idea from classic card-matching games, but today’s memory games are much more varied and a lot more interactive. With Lumosity, you can play memory games on your phone, tablet, or computer — whenever you have a few minutes to spare.
Why play Memory Games?
If you’ve ever been curious about how your memory works — or you just enjoy testing what you can recall under a little pressure — memory games are a fun way to explore that.
Short-Term & Working Memory
These games ask you to hold bits of information in mind for a short stretch — maybe remembering a pattern, a path, or the next step in a sequence.
Recognition & Recall
Some games invite you to spot something you’ve seen before or bring it back from memory after a quick glance.
Visual & Auditory Memory
Some games use sound, others mix visuals and audio together. Each gives your brain a different kind of information to work with.
Focus & Attention
These games ask you to tune in to small details — colors, positions, or timing — helping you stay present and attentive as you play.
Fun Challenges
Memory games are enjoyable on their own, but they also make great daily challenges. Because they’re short and varied, it’s easy to fit them into your day.
How to play Memory Games
Pick a game that catches your interest — maybe one that works with visual memory, sequences, or matching patterns. Try Memory Matrix to practice spatial recall or Memory Match for a quick symbol-matching challenge. Play for about ten to fifteen minutes a day. On Lumosity, your progress is tracked automatically, and games adjust to your level.
Memory Games by Lumosity
Lumosity’s memory games are developed by scientists and game designers and are inspired by cognitive research.
Research-Inspired Design
Each memory game is crafted using principles from cognitive psychology and informed by research on how we store and recall information.
Personalized Memory Training
Our adaptive algorithm adjusts the challenge level in memory games based on your performance, helping you stay engaged.
Practice Key Memory Skills
Focus on cognitive skills related to memory, like Spatial Recall, Working Memory, and Short-Term Memory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are some of the best memory games?
The best memory games are the games you enjoy and want to come back to. Lumosity has a wide mix — Memory Matrix is great for practicing spatial recall, and games like Pinball Recall and Memory Match are great to test your working memory.
Which skills do Lumosity’s memory games target?
With Lumosity memory games, you’ll find challenges that target short-term memory, spatial recall, visual and auditory memory, and working memory.
What is a memory match game?
Memory match games usually involve flipping cards, finding pairs, and remembering where everything is. On Lumosity, the Memory Match game takes that idea and makes it quick and interactive — you flip symbols, track their spots, and test how well you can recall what you just saw.
How are Lumosity games different from other memory games?
Lumosity’s memory games are based on cognitive research and adapt to your skill level. Each one targets a specific aspect of memory — from spatial recall in Memory Matrix to working memory in Memory Match — offering fun, varied challenges that evolve as you play.
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