How to take the test
Start 32 scored rounds directly. Wait for the arrow, then press the matching side. Use the left / right buttons or arrow keys.
If you press before the arrow, that trial counts as incorrect and the next trial follows. If you do not respond before the time limit, the trial counts as a miss. Results stay on this device.
Scoring method
The main score is the median of your correct response times, measured withperformance.now(). Human Arena also shows accuracy, mean correct time, fastest and slowest valid responses, and the count of correct, incorrect, missed, and premature trials. Lower milliseconds are better.
Why results vary
Display refresh rate, input hardware, browser work, touch latency, attention, and fatigue can all shift a result. Treat the number as an entertainment and general-information measurement, not a medical, diagnostic, neurological, or IQ assessment.
What this game challenges
Choice Reaction Time Test measures decision speed: how quickly you notice a signal and choose the correct response among alternatives. It is a narrow timing and selection task, not a measure of thinking speed, intelligence, or overall ability.
Mouse, keyboard and touchscreen differences
A mouse or keyboard usually gives the fastest, most consistent response because the signal travels a short wired path. Touchscreens add a small delay from finger contact and can vary with screen protector or stylus. Treat cross-device comparisons as approximate.
What this result does not mean
This is a game result, not an IQ score or diagnosis. Read the scoring methods and measurement limits.