How to play Simon Says

Simon Says is a memory duel built on the classic electronic game: watch a colour sequence flash, then repeat it without a mistake.

Rules

The sequence uses four colours — red, blue, green and yellow. On your turn the full sequence plays, then you press the colours back in the same order. Get it right and you score a point, one more colour is added, and the turn passes to your opponent with the longer chain. A wrong press gives your opponent a point, resets the chain to a single colour and passes the turn. The first player to 6 points wins; a point from your mistake also wins it for your opponent if it takes them to 3 or more.

Controls

Watch the flashing pads, then tap the coloured pads in order when it is your turn to input.

Tips

Say the colours under your breath as they flash and group them into pairs. Take your time on input: there is no clock, and one wrong press gives your opponent a point.

Simon Says FAQ

How long does the sequence get?

It grows by one colour after every correct repeat, until somebody makes a mistake and it resets.

What happens if I press the wrong colour?

Your opponent scores a point, the chain resets to one colour and it becomes their turn.

Any tips for remembering the sequence?

Group colours into pairs and say them under your breath as they flash.