Verbal Memory · Word Recognition
Words appear one at a time. Tap SEEN if the word has already appeared during this run, or NEW if it hasn't. Each correct call scores a point; each mistake costs a life. You have three.
How to play Verbal Memory
Words appear one at a time. Tap SEEN if the word has already appeared during this run, or NEW if it hasn't. Each correct call scores a point; each mistake costs a life. You have three.
What it measures
Verbal Memory tests recognition memory — your growing memory for which items you've encountered. As the list of seen words grows, the task gets steadily harder, probing how much verbal information you can track.
Honest note: This measures recognition for a stream of words in one sitting. It's a satisfying memory workout, nothing more.
What's a good score?
Most people score 30–60 before running out of lives; past 80 is excellent. The percentile we show is an estimate based on typical distributions, not a clinical norm.
FAQ
How do I last longer?
Pay attention to distinctive words and don't rush the calls — speed isn't scored, accuracy is.
Do words repeat?
Yes — previously seen words come back mixed in with brand-new ones.
Keep training
Verbal Memory tests recognition — have you seen this word before, or is it new? Vocabulary and verbal recall are pillars of ‘crystallised’ knowledge which, unlike processing speed, tends to hold steady or even grow with age.
Who benefits most — no medical claims, just where the research points
Verbal and crystallised skills are age-resilient — a real strength worth exercising and enjoying.
A larger, faster-access vocabulary supports reading and expression.
Recognition practice reinforces new words.