Game guide
How to play Colors
In Colors, four buttons light up in a sequence and you repeat the same order. Each round the sequence gets one more color; the game ends at the first mistake.
Updated on October 3, 2026
The rules in 3 lines
- 01
Watch
The buttons light up one at a time. Each has its own color, shape and sound.
- 02
Repeat
When “Your turn” appears, tap the buttons in the same order.
- 03
One more color each round
Get it right and the sequence comes back with a new color at the end. Get it wrong and the game ends.
How to play
On your phone
- Tap Start, over the buttons.
- Wait for the sequence to finish and for the “Your turn” message.
- Tap the buttons in the order they lit up.
- The speaker icon at the top turns the sound on and off.
On a keyboard
- Tab moves from one button to the next.
- Enter or Space presses the focused button.
- Esc closes the “⋯” menu.
Step-by-step example
The four buttons:
How the sequence grows over the first three rounds:
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Beginner strategies
- Say it quietly. Naming each shape or color (“triangle, circle, triangle”) helps you hold the order.
- Chunk it. Long sequences are easier in blocks of 3 or 4, like a phone number.
- Use the sound. Each button has its own note, and the tune helps you remember the order.
- Only the end is new. The start is the same as last round; pay extra attention to the last color.
Common mistakes
- Tapping too early. While the sequence plays, the buttons do not respond. Wait for “Your turn”.
- Rushing. There is no time limit on your turn. Tap calmly.
- Memorizing everything again each round. Just add the new color to what you already know.
- Forgetting that it speeds up. The colors play a little faster every round.
Levels and scoring
There are no levels: the difficulty rises on its own, with one more color and a slightly faster pace every round. Your score is the length of the longest sequence you repeated in full.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Each button has its own shape (triangle, circle, square and diamond) and its own sound.
Yes. The speaker icon at the top turns the sound off, and the game remembers your choice.
The right button lights up so you can see where it went wrong, and the game ends.
Playing makes you better at repeating sequences in this game. There is no evidence that it improves your memory in daily life.
IQNorth games are a pastime with a challenge. Practice makes you better at this game; it does not raise your IQ or your memory, and nothing here is a consultation with a psychologist. The games are in the member area.
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