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Simon

Watch the pattern, repeat it accurately and see how long your memory holds.

Simon rules, tactics & how to play

Learn how to play Simon and how to remember longer sequences, then play the game above.

Rules & how to play

The goal

Watch the pattern of colours and sounds, then repeat it back. Each round the sequence grows by one, and a single mistake ends the game.

How a round works

  • The game lights up colours in order.
  • You press the same colours in the same order.
  • Get it right and a new colour is added to the end.
Tips to last longer

Use the sounds

Each colour has its own tone. Remembering the little melody is often easier than the colours alone.

Chunk the sequence

Group the pattern into small runs of three or four rather than one long list.

Do not rush the replay

Speed causes slips. Repeat at a steady pace you can control.

Frequently asked questions

How do you play Simon?

Watch as the game lights up a sequence of colours, then repeat that sequence by pressing the colours in the same order. Each round adds one more colour to the end, and a single wrong press ends the game.

How do you remember long sequences in Simon?

Lean on the sound each colour makes and remember the melody, break the sequence into small chunks of three or four, and replay it at a steady pace instead of rushing.

What is the highest score in Simon?

There is no fixed limit; the sequence keeps growing until you make a mistake. The challenge is simply to repeat the longest pattern you can remember.