Explore brain training by skill
Discover brain training games that target different cognitive areas.
Memory Games
Play through a collection of games designed to put your recollection to the test.
Speed Games
Challenge yourself with a variety of games that target your processing speed.
Attention Games
Train attention with games that challenge your ability to focus and resist distractions.
Train of Thought
Guide an increasing number of trains to their stations while managing multiple paths at once.
Playing Koi
Feed each fish only once while tracking their movements.
Assist Ants
Train your divided attention skills by preventing ant collisions.
Skyrise
Respond quickly to visual changes in a timed challenge.
Flexibility Games
Practice your ability to quickly switch between tasks in this collection of brain games.
Ebb and Flow
Shift your focus between where the leaves point and how they move.
Disillusion
Quickly match tiles according to changing rules.
Color Match
Challenge response inhibition while matching word meanings to their color.
Brain Shift
Switch between two rules depending on the location of the letter-number pair.
Problem Solving Games
Flex your Planning, Spatial Reasoning, and Logical Reasoning skills with these games.
Organic Order
Exercise your logical reasoning by planting seeds in the right order.
Masterpiece
Exercise your spatial reasoning by fitting pieces of a mosaic together.
Fuse Clues
Exercise your logical reasoning by ordering fuses.
Pet Detective
Use planning skills to find the most efficient route to rescue lost pets.
Word Games
Practice your prose with games targeting Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, and more.
Contextual
Exercise your vocabulary and reading comprehension by replacing incorrectly used words.
Continuum
Exercise your vocabulary by ordering words according to meaning.
Taking Root
Exercise your vocabulary by combining roots to make words.
Editor’s Choice
Quickly identify synonyms by picking them out from a list of potentially distracting words.
Math Games
Divide and conquer your way through a variety of Math challenges.
Magic Chance
Practice probability by matching the patterns of cards needed for magic tricks.
Raindrops
Solve arithmetic quickly, like when calculating a tip.
Chalkboard Challenge
Solve fast math problems using logic and reasoning.
Halve Your Cake
Estimate ingredient sizes to halve a recipe.
What Is Brain Training?
Think of brain training as a way to give your mind a workout — just like you'd stretch or move your body, these games give your brain something to do. At Lumosity, each game is built around a cognitive task — a kind of mental exercise used in research — and then reimagined to be fun, challenging, and easy to come back to. The games adjust as you play, offering feedback and a little more challenge each time, so your experience stays fresh and engaging.
How Brain Training Helps
Brain training isn’t about trying to get the highest score, although that is also a lot of fun. It’s about spending a few focused minutes each day doing something that keeps your mind engaged and active. Here’s why a lot of people stick with it:
Focus on Every Skill
Whether it's Memory, Attention, or Problem Solving, each game zeroes in on a specific area — so you can give that skill a little extra attention.
Keeps You Engaged
From matching shapes to spotting patterns, these short sessions are a great way to keep your brain engaged throughout the day.
Stay Challenged
The games adapt to how you're doing, so the difficulty stays balanced — not too easy, not too hard.
New Ways of Thinking
Each game taps into a different way of thinking — visual memory, planning ahead, quick decisions — so you're always mixing things up.
Build a Rewarding Habit
You don't need hours. Just a few minutes a day can become a routine you actually enjoy — something small that feels rewarding.
How to Start Brain Training
Getting started with brain training is easy. Choose a skill area that interests you — maybe you want to test your focus for a few minutes or see how well you can remember patterns. Keep your sessions short and easy; even ten minutes a day can make it feel like a natural part of your routine instead of another thing on your to-do list. If you like a little structure, turn on reminders in the app to help you stay consistent. Over time, you’ll notice your Lumosity Performance Index (LPI) change as you play. That score gives you a snapshot of how you’re doing across different games and areas, so you can track your progress at your own pace.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are brain training games?
Brain training games challenge different thinking skills — like remembering patterns, staying focused, or solving puzzles. Lumosity takes research-inspired exercises and turns them into fun, interactive games you can play again and again.
Can I do brain training online?
Absolutely. You can do brain training on Lumosity right from your browser or mobile device — whenever it fits your schedule. Your progress saves automatically and shows up in your Lumosity Performance Index (LPI).
What’s the best brain training method?
Popular brain training methods include puzzles, memory games, meditation, language learning, and apps that target cognitive skills. Some approaches focus on improving attention, while others aim to strengthen memory, flexibility, or problem solving. Lumosity’s brain training program includes 40+ games designed to challenge a range of cognitive skills through fun, interactive play.
What’s the best age for brain training?
There’s really no age limit for brain training. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or just someone who loves a good challenge, brain training is something people of all ages can enjoy.
Who can use Lumosity?
Anyone who wants to challenge their thinking skills — from puzzle fans to lifelong learners. Lumosity’s games are built for a wide range of levels, so you can start wherever you feel comfortable.
When will I start seeing progress?
Many players notice changes in their game scores after a few weeks of consistent play. Over time, your LPI helps you see how your performance develops across different games and areas.
Is Lumosity based on science?
Yes — Lumosity's brain training program is built on a foundation of cognitive science and neuroscience. Our researchers and designers work together to turn well-known principles from those fields into games that are engaging, thoughtful, and fun to play.
Lumosity’s Brain Training Program
Lumosity’s brain training program is designed by neuroscientists and inspired by peer-reviewed research. Each game targets specific cognitive skills through thoughtfully crafted challenges.
Research-Inspired Design
Every Lumosity game is built using principles from cognitive psychology and informed by studies of how people think, focus, and remember.
Personalized Training
Our adaptive algorithm adjusts challenge levels based on your gameplay—keeping your experience engaging, focused, and challenging.
Targeted Practice
Train specific cognitive areas like Memory, Attention, Speed, and Problem Solving through games designed to challenge those skills.