About Color Rush
Color Rush is based on the Stroop effect, a famous psychology finding that naming an ink color is slower when the word spells a different color.
It makes a quick, surprisingly tricky brain game, and a great test of focus.
Color Rush at a glance
| Genre | Brain game |
|---|---|
| Price | Free, no download or sign-up |
| Controls | Tap |
| Typical game length | 45 seconds |
| Lives | 3 per game |
| Works on | Phones, tablets and computers, in any modern browser |
| Daily challenge | Yes, the same puzzle for everyone each day |
How to play Color Rush
- Look at the ink. Ignore the word itself.
- Tap that color. From the buttons below.
- Keep a streak. For bonus points.
Rules
- 45 seconds per game.
- A wrong tap costs a heart; 3 hearts per game.
Levels and difficulty
More color options appear as you get answers right.
Scoring
10 points per correct answer plus a streak bonus. Daily challenge scores can be shared with friends.
Tips and strategy for Color Rush
- Soften your focus and look at the color, not the letters.
- Do not rush the first few; speed comes with rhythm.
- Sometimes the word and ink match, so do not overthink it.
History of the game
The Stroop effect was described by American psychologist John Ridley Stroop in 1935.
How we built and tested Color Rush
We tested question generation to make sure the correct ink option is always available.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Stroop effect?
The delay we feel when a color word is printed in a different ink color.
How long is a game?
45 seconds.