Chimp Test
Chimpanzees consistently outperform humans at this task. Numbers appear on a grid — click them in order after they hide.
1Numbers appear on a grid — memorize their positions
2Click 1 first — then all numbers hide
3Click remaining numbers in ascending order
Level: 1
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Memorize positions, then click 1 to start
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📏 Score Ranges
Chimp Level
> 8
Top 5%
Impressive
6–8
Top 20%
Average
3–5
Most adults
Developing
< 3
Bottom 25%
🐒 About This Test
Based on research by Tetsuro Matsuzawa at Kyoto University. Young chimpanzees can remember the positions of 9 numbers in 210ms — faster than almost any human.
This test measures visuospatial short-term memory and rapid encoding ability.
⚙️ What Affects It?
| 👀 | Visual Scan | Efficient scanning patterns improve encoding speed. |
| 🎮 | Gaming | Action games train rapid visuospatial processing. |
| 😴 | Alertness | Fatigue slows visual encoding significantly. |
| 🧠 | Age | This ability peaks in childhood and declines with age. |