How to play
- 1
A color word appears, often in a mismatched ink color.
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Tap the ink color, not the word you read.
- 3
Keep going until you miss or the timer runs out.
What this test measures
This game measures cognitive inhibition: ignoring an automatic reading response so you can name the ink color instead. Longer streaks mean you resolved that conflict more consistently.
Score guide
| Grade | Range |
|---|---|
| Zen Master | 35+ streak |
| Focused | 25–34 streak |
| Sharp | 15–24 streak |
| Average | 8–14 streak |
| Beginner | 3–7 streak |
| Novice | 0–2 streak |
FAQ
- What is the Stroop effect?
- It is the extra time it takes to name a color when the written word says a different color. This game uses that mismatch as the challenge.
- How is the score counted?
- Your score is the streak of correct ink-color taps in one run.
- Do I pick the word or the color?
- Always pick the ink color. If RED is written in blue, tap blue.
- Is this a medical attention test?
- No. It is a classic-style brain game for practice, not a diagnosis.