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Chimp Test

Can you beat a chimpanzee? Test your short-term memory by clicking numbers in order.

Numbers will flash on a grid. Click them in ascending order starting with 1. After you click 1, the rest will be hidden.

How to play Chimp Test

The Chimp Test is inspired by a study that showed chimpanzees can outperform humans at short-term memory tasks. Numbers appear on a grid briefly, then are hidden. You must click them in ascending order. Each round adds one more number, making it progressively harder.

FAQ

How does the Chimp Test work?

Numbers flash on a grid, then are hidden. Click the squares in ascending numerical order.

Why is it called the Chimp Test?

A famous Kyoto University study showed chimps excelling at this exact task, often outperforming humans.

What is a good score?

Most humans can consistently handle 7-9 numbers. Anything above 10 is excellent.