Word Order: a word memory game about keeping things in sequence
Word Order is a word memory game that tests not only which words you saw but the order they came in. A short list appears with each word numbered, you study it, and then the words reappear mixed in a grid for you to tap in their original sequence. As you progress the lists grow longer, so holding the order takes more care.
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How to play
- Read the numbered list of words while the memorize timer runs.
- Press I've memorized it to move on early, or wait for the timer.
- Tap the words in the grid in the order they were shown; each tap gets its number.
- Tap a selected word again to take it back before you finish the sequence.
- Your answer is checked as soon as every word has been placed.
What it exercises
Sequence memory is a different job from remembering a set, and this game focuses on exactly that difference.
Verbal working memory
You hold several words in mind for a short time and then reproduce them, which is the classic shape of a memory span task.
Serial order
Knowing the words is not enough. You also keep track of first, second and third, which is easy to mix up as the list grows.
Focus under time
The memorize phase is short, so you learn to give the list your full attention for those few seconds.
Tips
- Link the words into a quick mental story in the order they appear: a cat opens a door, finds a lamp.
- Say the list to yourself once or twice, with the numbers, before the grid appears.
- Chunk longer lists into groups of two or three words and remember the groups in order.
- Start tapping with the first word you are sure of, then rebuild the rest step by step.
- If a list leaves you blank in this word order game, use Skip question and start fresh on the next one.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play this word memory game online?
Yes. Word Order runs in your browser on a phone, tablet or computer. It costs nothing to play; you just sign in with a free Cleverini account first.
Are there word memory games for adults that get harder?
Word Order does. The lists start short and grow longer as you progress, so it keeps pace with you rather than staying at one level.
Is it a memory sequence game online I can play with someone?
Yes. Choose Single player to practise alone, or Multiplayer to play against another person. Multiplayer uses a rating to match players of similar skill.
How to remember a sequence of words?
Turn the list into a story or a route through a familiar place, and keep the order in that story. Repeating the list once with its numbers before it disappears also helps many players.
What do the results show?
At the end you see how many tasks you played, how many you answered correctly and how many mistakes you made.
Ready for a round?
It opens in your browser. A free Cleverini account keeps your level and lets you play with friends.
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