Explore brain games by skill
Discover brain games that engage different cognitive skills
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.
Flexibility Games
Practice your ability to quickly switch between tasks in this collection of brain games.
Problem Solving Games
Flex your Planning, Spatial Reasoning, and Logical Reasoning skills with these games.
Word Games
Practice your prose with games targeting Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, and more.
Math Games
Divide and conquer your way through a variety of Math challenges.
What Are Brain Games for Adults?
Brain games are short interactive challenges that are designed to engage a range of cognitive skills with easy-to-understand gameplay. These games typically target Memory, Attention, Problem Solving, Flexibility, Speed, Language, and Math. Brain games for adults are modelled after cognitive tasks used in research but adapted with scores, themes, and varying difficulty to make them fun and repeatable.
Why Brain Games for Adults
Brain games are a fun way for adults to stay mentally active. As they offer a wide range of challenges at different levels of difficulty, brain games make it easy for adults to develop a brain training habit.
Target Cognitive Skills
The games target skills like Memory, Attention, Flexibility, Language, Math, and Problem Solving.
Adapt to Your Level
The games adjust to your performance as you play. This helps each session feel manageable while still offering a challenge.
Quick to Start
Most games take just a few minutes. You can fit them into a break, commute, or quiet moment at home.
Explore New Challenges
You get to explore different types of mental challenges. You may discover which challenges you enjoy the most, and how you approach various sorts of puzzles.
Choose What Feels Comfortable
Keep it relaxed, take breaks when you want, and choose games that match your preferences and energy level.
Getting Started with Brain Games
Choose a skill that you want to challenge - such as Memory, Speed, or Language. To keep your training interesting, you could alternate between familiar games and new challenges. A simple place to begin is the Daily Workout section on the Lumosity app where you get a set of games to play each day. As you train, the Lumosity Performance Index, or LPI, helps you track your game performance across different cognitive areas.
Brain Games by Lumosity
Lumosity's brain games for adults are designed by neuroscientists and game developers and inspired by cognitive research. The games offer quick, purposeful challenges that target skills like Attention, Memory, Speed, Flexibility, Problem Solving, Language, or Math. They are easy to fit into a busy schedule and simple to start whenever you have a few minutes.
Research-Inspired Design
These brain games are inspired by cognitive tasks used in research, and then adapted into engaging, repeatable gameplay.
Personalized Training Experience
Our adaptive system adjusts game difficulty based on your responses. This helps each session feel motivating, manageable, and satisfying to play.
Targeted Practice
Practice skills like Speed, Attention, Memory, and Problem Solving through games designed to challenge specific areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of games can help you train focus and memory?
Games that require you to remember patterns, keep track of changing information, or respond to distractions can help you train Memory and Attention. Lumosity games like Lost in Migration and Train of Thought train Attention, while Memory Matrix trains Memory.
How often should I play brain games?
Short, consistent sessions can help you build a regular routine. Try playing these brain games for 10 to 15 minutes at a time and choose a schedule that feels easy to maintain.
Are brain games a good way to take mental breaks?
Yes. Many users enjoy brain games as a focused way to step away from a busy moment and play something structured, quick, and engaging.
What are some fun and engaging brain games for adults?
Engaging brain games give you a clear, quick challenge - whether you're remembering patterns, solving puzzles, or responding to distractions. Some fun Lumosity games to explore include Memory Matrix, which trains Memory; Train of Thought, which trains Attention; and Fuse Clues, which trains Problem Solving.
