Figures: a fast shape matching game of Yes or No

Figures is a shape matching game that tests how quickly you can compare what you see with what you read. Colored shapes appear on the board, each with a short description of its form and color, and you answer one question: does the text match the object? Squares, circles, stars and triangles come in six colors, so the mismatches can be subtle.

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Figures board showing colored geometric shapes with short text labels and large Yes and No buttons

How to play

Sign in with your free Cleverini account and start Figures in Single player or Multiplayer mode.
Read the question at the top of the board.
Compare each shape with the words next to it: check both the form and the color.
Tap Yes if the description fits, or No if anything is off, before the timer runs out.

What it exercises

A shapes and colors game with a simple rule, which makes it a clean attention game: apply the rule quickly and without slips.

Attention to detail
A violet star labelled as a blue star, or a red square called a red circle, only differs in one word, and you have to notice which.
Processing speed
Each question runs on a short timer, so you practise reading and looking almost at the same time.
Self-control
It is tempting to answer after one glance at the color, and holding back until you have also read the shape name is part of the challenge.

Tips

Check the shape first and the color second, always in the same order, so you never skip one of them.
Orange and red, or violet and blue, are the pairs most likely to trip you up. Take a half-second longer on them.
Read the whole label before you look up; half-read labels are where most wrong answers come from.
Keep your thumb between the two buttons so either answer is one short move away.
Warm up in Single player before a Multiplayer match; the rhythm of read, look, tap comes quickly.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a shape matching game for adults?

Figures is one. The shapes are simple, but the speed and the near-miss labels make it a real focus game for teens and adults.

Can I play a shape matching game online for free?

Yes. Figures is free in your browser on a phone, tablet or computer. You need a free Cleverini account, which stores your level and enables matches with other players.

Which shapes and colors are used?

Four shapes, a square, a circle, a star and a triangle, in six colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and violet.

Is Figures suitable for kids learning shapes?

Children who can read color and shape names can play it, and it is a lively way to practise them. The timer can feel quick for younger players, so start them in Single player.

How do I win a multiplayer match?

Answer correctly and quickly. You and your opponent answer the same type of questions, and the final screen compares your results.

Ready for a round?

It opens in your browser. A free Cleverini account keeps your level and lets you play with friends.