Question 1

What is the chimp test?

Accepted Answer

Numbered tiles (1 to N) are scattered on screen. Click them in order from 1 upward. After you click a number, it becomes blank — so you must remember its position. Each level adds more numbers.

Question 2

Are chimps really better than humans?

Accepted Answer

In the original Inoue & Matsuzawa (2007) study, young chimpanzees recalled number positions with about 80% accuracy even with 9 numbers, beating most adult humans. Humans typically max out at 5-7 numbers.

Question 3

What is a good chimp test score?

Accepted Answer

Reaching level 5-7 (numbers) is average for humans. Level 8-9 is very good. Over 10 is exceptional. You have 3 lives — wrong clicks cost a life.

Question 4

How can I improve at the chimp test?

Accepted Answer

Mentally map the positions of higher numbers before you start clicking. Group tiles by region (corners, center, edges). Speed helps — click quickly before your memory fades.