Color Word Test (Stroop Test): Tap the Ink, Not the Word
A color word appears in a different ink color — like BLUE written in pink. Tap the button for the ink color, not what the word says. Your brain wants to read the word; that is the trap. This is the famous Stroop effect.
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How to play
- A color word appears, written in a DIFFERENT ink color — like BLUE written in pink.
- Tap the button of the INK color, not what the word says.
- Get 8 right to win.
- The buttons only show color names.
Easy, medium or hard?
| Level | What changes | At a glance |
|---|---|---|
| Easy | Tap the button of the INK color, not what the word says. Get 6 right to win. | ⏱ 20 s 🔁 6 rounds ❌ −2 s per mistake |
| Medium | Tap the button of the INK color, not what the word says. Get 8 right to win. The buttons only show color names. | ⏱ 20 s 🔁 8 rounds ❌ −2 s per mistake |
| Hard | Tap the button of the INK color, not what the word says. Get 10 right to win. ⚠️ The buttons are printed in misleading colors and move around. 🔄 Some rounds flip the rule: then tap what the WORD says! | ⏱ 25 s 🔁 10 rounds ❌ −3 s per mistake |
Why it makes a great challenge
It feels unfair in the best way. On hard mode the buttons are printed in misleading colors too — and some rounds flip the rule.
Here is how it works: you create a link and start a timer. Your friend has to click it in time — and only then discovers they have to beat Color Word Test too. You watch every move live and can even send emoji heckles while they play.
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