Number Patterns
1 / 20What comes next? 1, 4, 2, 5, 3, 6, ___
About Number Patterns
Can you figure out what comes next? Test your pattern recognition with these number sequences! This free memory games activity is built for older adults who want clear, readable browser-based games without sign-up friction.
Memory games support focus, short-term recall, and pattern recognition with visual and logic-based challenges. This quiz includes 20 questions, so it works well as a quick session or as part of a longer brain-training routine. A printable version is available if you prefer offline play or want to share the game at home, in a classroom, or in a group setting.
About Number Patterns
Number Patterns is a free memory games quiz with 20 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. Can you figure out what comes next? Test your pattern recognition with these number sequences! A typical run takes about 9 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. What comes next in the pattern? 2, 4, 6, 8, ___
Answer: 10
Each number increases by 2. So after 8, the next number is 10.
2. What comes next? 3, 6, 12, 24, ___
Answer: 48
Each number is doubled (multiplied by 2). So 24 × 2 = 48.
3. What comes next? 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, ___
Answer: 13
This is the Fibonacci sequence — each number is the sum of the two before it. 5 + 8 = 13.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in Number Patterns?
Number Patterns has 20 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is Number Patterns free to play?
Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including Number Patterns — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.
How long does Number Patterns take?
Most players finish Number Patterns in about 9 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
What's a good follow-up after Number Patterns?
If you enjoyed this memory games quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
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