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 Is Brain Training for Seniors?
Brain training is a set of quick, game-style exercises that give you one clear task at a time — remember a pattern, spot a change, stay on track, switch rules, or solve a short puzzle. You get feedback right away, so it’s easy to play a few rounds and move on, or replay if you feel like it. For many seniors, the appeal is that it’s structured without being stressful: short sessions, clear instructions, and a mix of game types to choose from.
Why Try Brain Training as an Older Adult?
Brain training can be a simple way to stay mentally engaged because it’s easy to fit into everyday routines. The games are short enough to play during a quiet break and varied enough to match your mood — calmer word or memory rounds when you want something steady, and quicker attention or speed rounds when you’re feeling more energetic. With regular play, many people notice changes in gameplay itself, like smoother rounds or higher scores over time, and the built-in structure makes it easier to stay consistent than open-ended activities.
Mental Challenge
A quick round or two gives you a small, focused mental challenge — an easy way to stay engaged without committing to a long activity.
Low-Pressure Memory Practice
Memory games invite you to work on recall and recognition within the games, with scores that reflect your gameplay over time.
Daily Focus Practice
Attention games ask you to stay on target and filter distractions, with quick feedback after each round.
Flexible Routine
Pick calmer or faster game types depending on the day, with difficulty that adjusts as you play.
How Seniors Can Get Started with Brain Training
Begin with 15–20 minutes a day. Pick a few game types that interest you — such as memory, language, or attention — and rotate between them for variety. Lumosity’s adaptive difficulty helps ensure each challenge is matched to your level. Use the LPI to track your gameplay over time, and focus on building a routine that’s fun, low-pressure, and easy to return to.
Brain Training by Lumosity
Lumosity games are designed by neuroscientists and game developers and inspired by cognitive research, turning familiar task styles — like visual scanning, pattern recall, and quick decisions — into short, repeatable challenges with clear goals and score-based feedback.
Research-Inspired Design
Games are adapted from or inspired by cognitive tasks used in research and shaped into approachable play.
Personalized Training Experience
Difficulty adjusts as you play, helping sessions stay appropriately challenging without feeling like too much.
Score-Based Feedback
You’ll see how you did right away through scores and in-game feedback.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best brain training games for seniors?
The best brain training games for seniors are usually the ones you enjoy enough to return to. Many people start with a steady mix — Memory and Word for calmer play — then add Attention or Problem Solving for variety once they feel comfortable.
How can seniors keep their brain engaged at home?
Keeping your brain engaged at home can be as simple as adding small, repeatable challenges to your week — like brain games, reading, puzzles, learning something new, or social activities. Brain training games can be a convenient option because they’re structured, short, and easy to fit into daily routines.
What are good brain exercises for seniors to train memory?
Brain games that train memory ask you to remember patterns, match visual details, recall locations, or recognize information from one round to the next. Older adults can try short, approachable Memory games like Memory Matrix, which trains Memory through pattern-based gameplay.