AbraCalc

Memory Number Recall

Remember a sequence of numbers, then type them back in order. Sequence grows longer each round.

How long a number sequence can you remember?
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How to play

  1. Click Start — digits flash on screen one at a time.
  2. Memorize the sequence in order (starts at 3 digits).
  3. When the display clears, type all the digits you saw in the correct order.
  4. Each correct round adds one more digit to the sequence.
  5. A wrong answer ends the round; your best level is saved.

A sequence of digits flashes on screen one at a time. Memorize them, then type them all in order. Each correct round adds one more digit. Most people max out at 7±2 digits — the famous limit of working memory.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average memory span?
Research by George Miller (1956) found the average human can hold 7 ± 2 items in working memory. Most people score between 5 and 9 on this test.
How do I improve my score?
Chunking helps — group digits into pairs or triples (like phone numbers). Verbally repeating the sequence also strengthens short-term retention.