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Lumosity claims that their game Speed Brain increases brain function. I don’t know about that but I do know that the game, which was apparently designed by scientists, is a whole lot harder than it first looks.
The game itself is rather simple- once started you are shown one of three symbols/patterns. The game then replaces that one with another and you need to either tap the button marked "Match" or "No Match". After making a selection, the app immediately presents a new screen and you are asked to mark whether or not it matches the previous screen. The faster you make a selection, the faster the new screens come. At the end of the round you are rated on both speed and accuracy and given a percentile rating.
Simple, right?
Not so much. In order to be both accurate and fast, the game requires a high degree of both concentration and quick reflexes. After I got the hang of it (two or three rounds of incredibly low scores) I still had rounds that were either slow or inaccurate. The more I played, however, the more I found myself able to focus on the game and strike a balance between the two.
As far as a fun diversion goes, this game a simple fun. As far as the company’s claim that it improves cognitive function… who knows, but I certainly don’t FEEL any smarter.
OUR TAKE
Learning curve- low
Who is it for- people who love games and like ones that require focus, coordination, and fast reaction times.
Would I buy again- maybe.
