Information Density: Lumosity – Signal Evidence & AI Readability

[H1] Discover What Your Mind Can Do
Exercise Memory, Flexibility, and more with the world's most popular brain-training program.Get startedLog in
[H2] You care about your brain. We do, too.
Train the cognitive skills that matter to you most. Memory. Attention. Problem Solving. Lumosity targets these cognitive skills, and more.
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Scientific rigor, made funLumosity takes tasks from the lab and turns them into fun games. We interpret your scores to offer actionable feedback and rich insights into your cognition.
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Daily exercise for your mindWork out with a fresh set of games each day to keep you challenged. Detailed progress tracking helps maintain your brain-training habit.
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Brain training tailored to youNo matter your age or skill level, Lumosity knows that all brains are different, and our program adapts to your unique strengths and weaknesses.
[H2] Science. That feels like games.
Our scientists take tasks from the lab and adapt them into easy-to-learn brain games.
[H2] Researching the efficacy of Lumosity
[H3] What we did
Lumos Labs conducted a randomized study of Lumosity brain training and published the results in a peer-reviewed research journal. In it, half of the 4,715 participants who completed the study trained five days per week, for 15 minutes each day on Lumosity while the other half did online crossword puzzles as an active control.
[H3] What we found
After 10 weeks, Lumosity users improved more than the control group on our assessments of working memory, short-term memory, processing speed, problem solving, fluid reasoning, and overall cognitive function. These results are promising, but more research is needed to determine the connection between improved assessment scores and everyday tasks in participants' lives.
[H3] Next questions
Future research should address the risk of inadvertent experimenter bias and the risk of attrition bias in this study, as both the Lumosity and crossword groups had approximately 50% attrition rate. As with all scientific research, there is also a risk of publication bias.
[H2] 20 years, 120 million members
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I am surprised and delighted by your games. I appreciate the variety and multiplicity of games and the feeling of personalization. The daily workouts are welcome, more fun than push ups, and they make my day go even better.Mary, New Jersey
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I really like this app. Lots of great games and it comes with tutorials that help you understand the game. It's also nice that I get to choose what to play.Rashmi, California
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[H1] Train your mind with fun brain games
Challenge your mind with brain games based on cognitive research.Get Started100M+Users Worldwide40+Brain Games15+Years of Research5Cognitive Areas
[H2] Explore brain games by skill
Discover brain games that engage different cognitive skillsMemorySpeedAttentionFlexibilityProblem SolvingWordMath
[H2] Memory Games
Play through a collection of games designed to put your recollection to the test.See All Memory GamesSee All Memory Games
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[H3] Memory Match
Match symbols from memory to challenge your working memory.Play Now
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[H3] Memory Match Overdrive
An advanced version of Memory Match.Play Now
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[H3] Memory Matrix
Memorize tile locations to challenge spatial memory.Play Now
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[H3] Tidal Treasures
Choose unique ocean treasures from a tide pool as more and more items wash up.Play Now
[H2] Speed Games
Challenge yourself with a variety of games that target your processing speed.See All Speed GamesSee All Speed Games
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[H3] Speed Match
Process symbols quickly to test rapid thinking.Play Now
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[H3] Speed Match Overdrive
A faster, more challenging version of Speed Match.Play Now
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[H3] Highway Hazards
Dodge obstacles on the road to test your response speed.Play Now
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[H3] Speed Pack
Mentally fold items to fit them into a packed suitcase.Play Now
[H2] Attention Games
Train attention with games that challenge your ability to focus and resist distractions.See All Attention GamesSee All Attention Games
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[H3] Lost in Migration
Identify where the lead bird in a flock is headed, ignoring the distractors around it.Play Now
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[H3] Trouble Brewing
Fill coffee orders to practice divided attention.Play Now
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[H3] Star Search
Find the odd one out among visually similar items.Play Now
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[H3] Feel the Beat
Exercise your rhythm skills by playing the drums on your keyboard.Play Now
[H2] Flexibility Games
Practice your ability to quickly switch between tasks in this collection of brain games.See All Flexibility GamesSee All Flexibility Games
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[H3] Brain Shift
Switch between two rules depending on the location of the letter-number pair.Play Now
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[H3] Brain Shift Overdrive
Switch into high gear in this advanced version of Brain Shift.Play Now
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[H3] Disillusion
Quickly match tiles according to changing rules.Play Now
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[H3] Color Match
Challenge response inhibition while matching word meanings to their color.Play Now
[H2] Problem Solving Games
Flex your Planning, Spatial Reasoning, and Logical Reasoning skills with these games.See All Problem Solving GamesSee All Problem Solving Games
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[H3] Pet Detective
Use planning skills to find the most efficient route to rescue lost pets.Play Now
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[H3] Masterpiece
Exercise your spatial reasoning by fitting pieces of a mosaic together.Play Now
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[H3] Fuse Clues
Exercise your logical reasoning by ordering fuses.Play Now
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[H3] Pirate Passage
Exercise your planning skills by finding the route to buried treasure.Play Now
[H2] Word Games
Practice your prose with games targeting Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, and more.See All Word GamesSee All Word Games
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[H3] Word Bubbles
Create words with shared starting letters.Play Now
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[H3] Word Snatchers
Exercise your vocabulary by unscrambling the word.Play Now
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[H3] Editor’s Choice
Quickly identify synonyms by picking them out from a list of potentially distracting words.Play Now
[IMG: Taking Root]
[H3] Taking Root
Exercise your vocabulary by combining roots to make words.Play Now
[H2] Math Games
Divide and conquer your way through a variety of Math challenges.See All Math GamesSee All Math Games
[IMG: Top That]
[H3] Top That
Estimate value to choose the best prize.Play Now
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[H3] Chalkboard Challenge
Solve fast math problems using logic and reasoning.Play Now
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[H3] Magic Chance
Practice probability by matching the patterns of cards needed for magic tricks.Play Now
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[H3] Raindrops
Solve arithmetic quickly, like when calculating a tip.Play Now
[H2] What are Brain Games?
Brain games are like mini mental challenges — engaging activities designed to target areas like Memory, Attention, and Problem Solving. Many are based on tasks used in cognitive research and adapted to be fun, repeatable, and interactive. While brain games once lived mostly on paper — like crosswords or Sudoku — you can now play them on your phone, tablet, or computer. Whether you're at home, commuting, or taking a break, it's easy to fit in a quick mental challenge.
[H2] Why Play Brain Games and Puzzles
Some games are all about memory — remembering a pattern, a sequence, or where something was just a moment ago. They offer a light way to practice recall and explore how you hold and retrieve information.
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[H3] Memory Training
Some games are all about memory — remembering a pattern, a sequence, or where something was just a moment ago. They're a light way to see how much you can hold in your head and how quickly you can bring it back.
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[H3] Staying Focused
Many brain games are designed to keep your attention on one thing — whether it's tracking moving pieces or reacting when something changes. It's all about staying locked in and alert.
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[H3] Thinking on Your Feet
If you like a little pressure, fast-paced games give you that edge. You'll need to think quickly, react even faster, and make split-second decisions — perfect for anyone who likes quick challenges.
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[H3] Solving Puzzles
Some games are built for problem-solvers. You'll need to spot patterns, plan your moves, or work through a challenge step by step. These types of games can be surprisingly satisfying — like crossing off the last clue in a crossword.
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[H3] A Quick Mental Reset
Not every brain game has to be intense. Sometimes, it's just nice to take a few quiet minutes to focus on something simple. A short session can help you reset — between meetings, after a long day, or whenever you need to slow things down.
[H2] Tips to Get the Most Out of Brain Game Apps
Start with short and simple sessions while using brain game apps — just 10 to 15 minutes a day is often enough to stay consistent and build a habit. Start with games that match your interests. If you like visual memory, start with memory games. Prefer logic and language? Explore problem solving and word games. If the app adjusts to your level and gives feedback, it can help make the experience feel more personalized. And remember — things like good sleep, regular movement, and balanced nutrition all support your game performance too.
[H2] Frequently Asked Questions
[H3] What are the best brain game apps?
For brain games that are structured and also fun, Lumosity is a great pick — it's got a mix of memory, attention, and logic games that change things up as you go.
[H3] How often should I play brain games?
You don't need to spend hours. A lot of people stick to about 10–15 minutes a day, a few times a week. It's enough to make it part of your routine without feeling like homework. Short, focused sessions can help keep your training consistent and rewarding.
[H3] Are there free brain games?
Yes! Most apps — including Lumosity — have free versions with a handful of games you can try out. If you end up enjoying them, you can always unlock more by subscribing, but you definitely don't have to pay just to get started.
[H3] Can children play brain games too?
Yes, there are a lot of brain games for kids — colorful, fun, and simple to understand. These games train focus, problem-solving, or language in a way that feels like play, not school.
[H2] Brain Games by Lumosity
Lumosity’s brain games are developed by neuroscientists and designers who create engaging, interactive challenges based on established cognitive and neuropsychological tasks. Each game is crafted to target specific cognitive skills in a fun and engaging way.
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[H3] Research-Inspired Design
Our brain games are based on principles from cognitive psychology and informed by studies on how people think, focus, and problem-solve.
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[H3] Personalized Training
Each game adjusts to your performance in real time. Whether you're exploring puzzles or reaction-based challenges, the experience evolves with you.
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[H3] Skill-Focused Challenges
From memory tasks to logic puzzles, our games offer targeted practice in all the key cognitive areas.
[H2] Start Training Your Brain Today
Join millions of users playing brain games inspired by cognitive science.Get Started

[H1] Discover What Your Mind Can Do
Exercise Memory, Flexibility, and more with the world's most popular brain-training program.Get startedLog in
[H2] You care about your brain. We do, too.
Train the cognitive skills that matter to you most. Memory. Attention. Problem Solving. Lumosity targets these cognitive skills, and more.
[IMG: Training illustration]
Scientific rigor, made funLumosity takes tasks from the lab and turns them into fun games. We interpret your scores to offer actionable feedback and rich insights into your cognition.
[IMG: Progress illustration]
Daily exercise for your mindWork out with a fresh set of games each day to keep you challenged. Detailed progress tracking helps maintain your brain-training habit.
[IMG: Insights illustration]
Brain training tailored to youNo matter your age or skill level, Lumosity knows that all brains are different, and our program adapts to your unique strengths and weaknesses.
[H2] Science. That feels like games.
Our scientists take tasks from the lab and adapt them into easy-to-learn brain games.
[H2] Researching the efficacy of Lumosity
[H3] What we did
Lumos Labs conducted a randomized study of Lumosity brain training and published the results in a peer-reviewed research journal. In it, half of the 4,715 participants who completed the study trained five days per week, for 15 minutes each day on Lumosity while the other half did online crossword puzzles as an active control.
[H3] What we found
After 10 weeks, Lumosity users improved more than the control group on our assessments of working memory, short-term memory, processing speed, problem solving, fluid reasoning, and overall cognitive function. These results are promising, but more research is needed to determine the connection between improved assessment scores and everyday tasks in participants' lives.
[H3] Next questions
Future research should address the risk of inadvertent experimenter bias and the risk of attrition bias in this study, as both the Lumosity and crossword groups had approximately 50% attrition rate. As with all scientific research, there is also a risk of publication bias.
[H2] 20 years, 120 million members
[IMG: quote]
I am surprised and delighted by your games. I appreciate the variety and multiplicity of games and the feeling of personalization. The daily workouts are welcome, more fun than push ups, and they make my day go even better.Mary, New Jersey
[IMG: quote]
I really like this app. Lots of great games and it comes with tutorials that help you understand the game. It's also nice that I get to choose what to play.Rashmi, California
[H2] Start your free training program
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[H1] The Science
Behind Lumosity
Evidence-based brain training and cognitive assessments, unique real-world insights130+Peer-Reviewed Publications1.5M+Research Participants100+Research Collaborations
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[H2] Collaborating Institutions
Researchers from top universities have published studies using Lumosity software and de-identified data.
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[H2] Scientific Advisory Board
[IMG: Murali Doraiswamy, MBBS]
[H3] Murali Doraiswamy, MBBS
Professor of Psychiatry and Medicine at Duke UniversityLearn More
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[H3] Robert Desimone, PhD
McGovern Institute Director and MIT Brain and Cognitive Sciences ProfessorLearn More
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[H3] Ann Childress, PhD
President of the Center for Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, IncLearn More
[H2] Key Research Studies
[IMG: Enhancing cognitive abilities with comprehensive training: A large, online, randomized, active-controlled trial]
[H3] Enhancing cognitive abilities with comprehensive training: A large, online, randomized, active-controlled trial
Hardy et al. (2015) PLoS ONE 10(9):e0134467.View Publication
[IMG: Computerized cognitive training by healthy older and younger adults: Age comparisons of overall efficacy and selective effects on cognition]
[H3] Computerized cognitive training by healthy older and younger adults: Age comparisons of overall efficacy and selective effects on cognition
Ng et al. (2021) Front Neurol 11:564317.View Publication
[IMG: Inferring latent learning factors in large-scale cognitive training data]
[H3] Inferring latent learning factors in large-scale cognitive training data
Steyvers & Schafer (2020) Nat Hum Behav 4(11):1145-1155.View Publication
[IMG: Real-world effectiveness of a widely available digital health program in adults reporting a lifetime diagnosis of ADHD]
[H3] Real-world effectiveness of a widely available digital health program in adults reporting a lifetime diagnosis of ADHD
Osman et al. (2025) Npj Ment Health Res 4(1):38.View Publication
[IMG: The largest human cognitive performance dataset reveals insights into the effects of lifestyle factors and aging]
[H3] The largest human cognitive performance dataset reveals insights into the effects of lifestyle factors and aging
Sternberg et al. (2013) Front Hum Neurosci 7:292.View Publication
[IMG: Transfer of learning: Analysis of dose-response functions from a large-scale, online, cognitive training dataset]
[H3] Transfer of learning: Analysis of dose-response functions from a large-scale, online, cognitive training dataset
Osman et al. (2023) PLoS ONE 18(5):e0281095.View Publication
[H2] Complete Research Archive
Diedrich, L., Kolhoff, H. I., Bergmann, C., Bähr, M., & Antal, A. (2024). Boosting working memory in the elderly: driving prefrontal theta–gamma coupling via repeated neuromodulation. GeroScience, 1-16. doi: 10.1007/s11357-024-01272-3Diedrich, L., Kolhoff, H. I., Chakalov, I., Vékony, T., Németh, D., & Antal, A. (2024). Prefrontal theta—gamma transcranial alternating current stimulation improves non-declarative visuomotor learning in older adults. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 4955. doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-55125-2Ershadi Chahardeh, Sh., Seadatee Shamir, A., Zabihi, R. (2024). The Effectiveness of Lumosity-Based Cognitive Empowerment on Maher Fluid Intelligence and Cognitive Functions in Elementary School Boys. International Journal of Education and Cognitive Sciences, 5(3), 16-23. doi: 10.61838/kman.ijeas.5.3.3Flink, C. C., Hobohm, R. E., Zhang, B., Jacobson, D. L., & England, E. B. (2024). Effects of night-float shifts on cognitive function among radiology residents. Emergency Radiology, 1-7. doi: 10.1007/s10140-024-02269-3Gozdas, E., Avelar-Pereira, B., Fingerhut, H., Dacorro, L., Jo, B., Williams, L., ... & Hosseini, S. M. (2024). Long-term cognitive training enhances fluid cognition and brain connectivity in individuals with MCI. Translational Psychiatry, 14(1), 1-9. doi: 10.1038/s41398-024-03153-xBrowse all 137+ publications