Color Memory – repeat the sequence of lights and sounds

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Quick answer

Color Memory is a free sequence memory game that plays instantly in your browser on phones, tablets and computers, with no download, sign-up or ads. Repeat the sequence of lights and tones; it grows by one every round.

Color Memory at a glance
What it is	Sequence memory game
Goal	Repeat the sequence of lights and tones; it grows by one every round
Modes	Classic (3 lives), Strict (one mistake ends it) and Speed (strict and faster each round)
Controls	Tap or click the pads, or press 1-4 or the arrow keys
Players	1
Price	Free, no ads, no sign-up, no download
Works on	Phones, tablets and computers, in any modern browser

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Flappy Wing	One-button endless flying game	Endless; medals at 10 (Bronze), 20 (Silver), 30 (Gold) and 40 (Platinum)	Tap, click, Space or Up to flap
Ocean Grow	Eat-and-grow action game	Levels with more predators; 3 lives	Your fish follows your finger or mouse; arrow keys or WASD also work
Color Memory	Sequence memory game	Classic (3 lives), Strict (one mistake ends it) and Speed (strict and faster each round)	Tap or click the pads, or press 1-4 or the arrow keys
Paddle Ball	Paddle and ball arcade game	Against the computer (Easy, Medium, Unbeatable) or 2 players on one device	Drag on your half, move the mouse, or W/S and the arrow keys
Snake	Classic snake arcade game	Walls or Wrap-around; Easy, Normal and Fast speeds	Arrow keys or WASD, swipe on the field, or the on-screen pad
Brick Breaker	Ball-and-paddle brick breaking arcade game	Five brick layouts that repeat faster; 3 lives; power-ups for a wider paddle, extra balls and extra lives	Drag on the game or move the mouse; arrow keys or A/D; tap, click or Space to launch
Bubble Shooter	Bubble shooter arcade puzzle	Endless levels with more rows and colours; a new row after several shots that pop nothing; next-bubble preview and swap	Drag to aim and lift to shoot, or point and click; arrow keys aim, Space shoots, Down swaps

A classic memory challenge

Color Memory tests how much of a sequence you can hold in your head. Four pads (teal, rose, amber and indigo) each have their own note from a C major chord, so you can follow the pattern by eye, by ear, or both. Each round adds one more step to the end, so the challenge grows steadily.

Tips for a high score

Chunk the sequence. Remember “teal-rose-amber” as one chunk rather than three separate lights.
Use the music. The notes rise from the low teal pad to the high indigo pad, so a sequence often sounds like a little tune.
Say it in your head. Naming the colours or numbers silently as they play makes them stick.
Start in Classic. Three lives let you learn the rhythm before trying Strict or Speed.

Good for all ages

A round takes seconds, the rules take one sentence to explain, and it works the same with a mouse, a touch screen or a keyboard. That makes it a good warm-up for the brain, a quick break, or a game to play with children.

How to play Color Memory

1
Watch and listen
Press Start. The pads light up one at a time, each with its own musical note.
2
Repeat the sequence
Tap or click the pads in the same order, or press 1 to 4 or the arrow keys.
3
Grow the chain
Every correct round adds one more light to the end of the sequence.
4
Pick a mode
Classic gives you three lives, Strict ends on the first mistake, and Speed also plays the sequence faster every round.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the three modes?

Classic gives you three lives; after a mistake the sequence plays again so you can retry. Strict ends the game on the first mistake. Speed is strict too, and the playback gets faster each round.

Can I play with a keyboard?

Yes. Press 1, 2, 3 and 4, or the arrow keys (up, right, left, down), for the four pads. The key for each pad is printed on it.

Do I need sound?

No. Every pad lights up as well as playing its note, so you can play muted. Sound is made in your browser, with no audio files to download.

Is my best score saved?

Yes. Your best score for each mode is saved on your device.

How can I remember longer sequences?

Group the lights into chunks of three or four, say the colours or notes to yourself, or link each pad to its position, like top-left, top-right.

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