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Memory games: 5 free daily brain exercises

To train your memory through play, a short and regular exercise works best. On SIWA, five free games each call on a form of memory: holding a grid at a glance, keeping successive clues in mind, or quickly finding the right word.

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Three kinds of memory

Visual memory holds what you see, such as where cards lie. Working memory keeps a few pieces of information in mind while you reason, like the clues from your last tries. Vocabulary memory lets you find the right word at the right time.

Regularity first

A few minutes every day beat a long session now and then: that is the whole point of a daily grid. Your streak of days played helps you keep the pace.

What these games promise, and what they do not

These games work attention and memory while making the exercise enjoyable. They are no substitute for medical advice: if you have memory concerns, talk to a health professional.

5 games for your memory

  1. Memorio

    The visual memory game: a grid of 16 cards, 20 on Sundays, to memorise in a few seconds before finding its pairs and triples.

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  2. Mindo

    Keep the feedback from every try in mind to crack a 4-colour code: a real working-memory workout.

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  3. Decrypto

    The same idea with 5 digits and 6 tries: every clue counts, and you need to keep them all in mind.

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  4. Synonymo

    Three synonyms to recall: a workout for word retrieval. In French.

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  5. Relio

    Ninety seconds to find as many words as you can: vocabulary memory against the clock. In French.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game for memory?

Memorio is the most direct: it works short-term visual memory. Mindo and Decrypto call on working memory, Synonymo and Relio on vocabulary.

How long should I play each day?

A few minutes are enough: one or two grids a day, but every day.

Do these games prevent cognitive decline?

No game can guarantee that, and research on the subject is mixed. These games are above all an enjoyable way to stay active; if you have concerns, see a health professional.

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