How to Play Sequence Memory
Sequence Memory is the electronic memory game from the 1970s, rebuilt for the browser: four pads, four tones, and a sequence that only gets longer.
The rules
- Press Start. The pads light up one after another: that's the sequence.
- Repeat it by pressing the pads in the same order.
- Each round the sequence is shown again from the beginning with one more pad added.
- One wrong press ends the game. Your score is the number of rounds you completed.
Playing on kawu
- Choose Slow, Normal or Fast playback in the settings.
- The daily sequence is the same for everyone; practice games draw a new sequence every time.
- Your best score is kept on this device.
Next, read the memory tips. Like it? Try Memory for pairs of cards.
Frequently asked questions
What's a good score?
Most people manage 8 to 12 rounds on their first try. With practice, 20 is reachable, and the game caps at 60.
Can I use the keyboard?
Yes: 1, 2, 3 and 4, or Q, W, A and S, press the four pads in the order they appear on screen.
Last updated 2026-10-20