Color Match Rush

Match the TEXT COLOR, not the word! Test your cognitive reaction speed with this Stroop-like challenge.

SELECT DIFFICULTY

1

Easy

3 colors, 3 seconds per question, 20 questions

2

Medium

4 colors, 2 seconds per question, 30 questions

3

Hard

5 colors, 1.5 seconds per question, 40 questions

HOW TO PLAY

  • A color word will appear on screen (e.g., "RED")
  • But the text COLOR may be different (e.g., "RED" in blue text)
  • Click the button matching the TEXT COLOR, not the word
  • Correct = points, Wrong = penalty & streak reset
  • Build streak for bonus multiplier

About Color Match Rush

Color Match Rush is a cognitive reaction test based on the famous Stroop effect. A color word appears on screen (like "RED"), but the text is displayed in a different color (like blue). Your task is to click the button matching the TEXT COLOR, not what the word says. This creates cognitive interference, testing your ability to process conflicting information under time pressure.

Game Features

Stroop Effect Challenge
Test cognitive interference resistance
Time Pressure
60 second rapid-fire decision making
Progressive Scoring
Combo system rewards accuracy

Scoring System

Base Points
100
Time Bonus
+50
Combo Max
5x
Wrong Answer
-50
Scoring Formula:
(Base + Time Bonus) × Combo Multiplier

Correct answers build your combo multiplier (up to 5x). Wrong answers reset the combo and deduct 50 points.

Training Benefits

Cognitive Control
Strengthen ability to override automatic responses
Processing Speed
Accelerate mental decision-making
Selective Attention
Focus on relevant information, ignore distractions
Color Perception
Enhance color discrimination abilities
Mental Flexibility
Switch between conflicting information streams
Impulse Control
Resist automatic responses for correct choices

Performance Tips

  • 1
    Focus on the ink color, not the word itself
  • 2
    Say the color name out loud to reinforce correct processing
  • 3
    Don't rush - accuracy builds your combo multiplier
  • 4
    Take a quick breath between answers to reset focus
  • 5
    Practice daily - your brain adapts to suppress the interference

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1
What is the Stroop Effect?
The Stroop Effect is a psychological phenomenon where the brain struggles to process conflicting information. When the word "RED" is written in blue ink, your automatic reading response conflicts with identifying the actual color, causing slower reaction times.
Q2
How does the combo system work?
Correct answers build your combo multiplier (up to 5x). Each correct answer adds to the combo, but wrong answers reset it to 1x. Higher combos significantly boost your score, so accuracy is crucial.
Q3
Why is this game so difficult?
Your brain automatically reads words faster than it processes colors. This game forces you to consciously override that automatic response, which requires significant cognitive effort and practice to master.
Q4
What's considered a good score?
Scores vary by practice level. Beginners: 2,000-5,000. Intermediate: 5,000-10,000. Advanced: 10,000-15,000. Expert: 15,000+. Regular practice significantly improves performance.
Q5
How can I improve my performance?
Practice regularly to train your brain to suppress the reading response. Try saying the colors out loud, focus on the text color before reading the word, and stay calm - anxiety worsens the Stroop interference effect.