How to Play PatternPop

PatternPop challenges your visual memory with an ever-growing grid of patterns. Each round, a set of cells lights up briefly — your job is to memorize their positions and tap them from memory once the pattern disappears.

The game starts easy with a small 3×3 grid and just a few highlighted cells. As you progress, the grid expands to 4×4, 5×5, and eventually 6×6, and more cells light up each round. You'll need sharp focus and a keen eye to keep up.

Starting from Round 10, PatternPop introduces its unique Decoy Flash mechanic. During the memorize phase, extra cells flash briefly in a lighter shade. These decoys are designed to trick your memory — tap one during recall and you'll lose a life! The key is to notice the shorter flash duration and lighter color of decoys compared to real targets.

You start with 3 lives (hearts). Each wrong tap costs one life. When all lives are gone, the game ends. Score points for each correct tap, with bonus multipliers for completing rounds quickly and accurately. The further you go, the higher your score climbs.

Strategic tip: focus on the spatial relationships between highlighted cells rather than individual positions. Group them into shapes or patterns in your mind. When decoys start appearing, pay extra attention to how long each cell stays lit — real targets shine longer and brighter!