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Colour or word?

The word “RED” written in blue? Tap the colour of the ink, not the word! Easier said than done…

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With a keyboard, you can also answer with the keys 1, 2, 3… Untick “Timer” to play without rushing.

Frequently asked questions

Why is it so hard?

Because reading has become automatic: the brain reads the word before looking at the colour. You have to concentrate to ignore the word.

What if I find some colours hard to tell apart?

Each button also shows the colour’s name. If some colours are still hard to tell apart, play the medium level, which uses fewer.

Do you need to be able to read?

Yes, the game is based on reading colour names: it suits children from about 7.