Mondo Knows Challenges
Memory Span
Mondo shows you a growing list of symbols, one after another. When the list ends, type them back in order. Each round adds one more item, so the challenge stops exactly where your working memory runs out.
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How it works
- Watch the sequence as it flashes up.
- When it finishes, type the items back in the same order.
- Get it right and the next round is one item longer.
- One mistake ends the run.
Worth knowing
Most people manage somewhere between five and nine items. Fatigue and distractions make a big difference.
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Questions people ask
- What does the memory span measure?
- The longest list you can repeat back correctly. How many items can you hold in your head at once?
- How do I do well on the memory span?
- Watch the sequence as it flashes up. When it finishes, type the items back in the same order. Get it right and the next round is one item longer. Most people manage somewhere between five and nine items. Fatigue and distractions make a big difference.
- Is my score saved, and can I compare it?
- Your best score is stored on your own device, so you can come back and beat it. 1-3 minutes. Take it a few times before trusting one number.