DAY 002← All workouts
Digit Span Memory
Digits flash one by one. How many can you hold in your head?
How to play
- 1Digits appear on screen one at a time — memorize the sequence.
- 2When they stop, type the digits back in the same order.
- 3Each success adds one more digit. Two misses and the run ends.
How to play
- 01Digits appear on screen one at a time — memorize the sequence.
- 02When they stop, type the digits back in the same order.
- 03Each success adds one more digit. Two misses and the run ends.
Why it works
Digit span is the classic working-memory test used in cognitive psychology for over a century. The average adult holds about 7 digits — pushing past that trains the mental scratchpad you use for math, reading and conversation.
FAQ
- What is an average digit span?
- Around 7 digits, plus or minus 2. A span of 9 or more is exceptional.
- Any tricks to remember more?
- Chunking: group digits into pairs or triples (like a phone number) instead of holding them one by one.