Trouble Brewing

Trouble Brewing

In Trouble Brewing, your task is to fill multiple coffee orders at once.

The more orders you take on, the harder it becomes to fill them successfully. This task challenges Divided Attention — your ability to simultaneously respond to multiple tasks.

Why Play Trouble Brewing?

Trouble Brewing engages your Divided Attention, a skill that helps you keep track of and respond to multiple things at once. As customer orders stack up, you’ll need to juggle incoming requests, monitor multiple stations, and stay focused under pressure.

Divided Attention

Divided Attention

Manage several tasks at once without losing track of details.

Task Coordination

Task Coordination

Prioritize and switch between tasks as orders increase.

Processing Speed

Processing Speed

Make timely decisions while navigating a busy environment.

Trouble Brewing vs Other Attention Games

While many Attention games focus on filtering distractions or honing focus, Trouble Brewing puts your ability to handle simultaneous tasks to the test. You’re multitasking across different streams of activity, and the pace ramps up as more orders come in.

Frequently Asked Questions

What cognitive skill does Trouble Brewing train?

Trouble Brewing targets Divided Attention, which helps you manage multiple tasks or sources of information at once. It also draws on Task Switching and Processing Speed.

What are some tips for playing Trouble Brewing?

Start by focusing on one or two stations to build your rhythm. As more orders come in, scan frequently and return to neglected stations quickly. Consistency matters more than speed early on.

What is Divided Attention?

Divided Attention is your ability to focus on multiple tasks at once or switch quickly between them. It's a core attention skill that helps in dynamic, fast-moving environments.

How does Trouble Brewing compare to other Lumosity games?

Unlike games that focus on filtering distractions or finding a single correct answer, Trouble Brewing challenges you to juggle multiple ongoing tasks—making it one of Lumosity’s most dynamic Attention games.

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