Schulte Table
A grid of numbers. Find them in order, as fast as you can.
Tap the numbers from 1 to 25 in order.
The clock starts when the numbers show.
This is a game, not a medical or psychological test.
How the Schulte table works
A Schulte table is a square grid of numbers in random places. Find them in order, 1, 2, 3 and on, and tap each one as you find it. The classic grid is 5 × 5, with the numbers 1 to 25; 3 × 3 and 4 × 4 are here as warm-ups.
The numbers stay hidden until you press Start, and the clock starts the moment they appear. Above the grid, Find shows the number you are looking for. A found tile fades, so the grid gets quieter as you go. A wrong tile shakes and counts as a mistake, but the run goes on: your time is the score.
Harder orders
Two more orders come from Diem's Tap in Order game. 25 → 1 runs backwards: the highest number first, 1 last. Two colors splits the grid into blue circles and orange squares: tap blue 1, then the highest orange, then blue 2, then the next orange down, taking turns until both run out. You keep two counts going at once, one up and one down. Each grid size and order keeps its own best time.
What your time means
Your score is the time from the moment the numbers appear to your last tap, shown in seconds. Only active time counts: if you switch tabs, leave the window or stop tapping for a minute, the clock stops and the grid is covered until you press Continue. Mistakes are shown beside your time but add nothing to it.
You won't see how you compare with other people. There is no fair norm for a game played on so many different screens, and the size of a screen alone can change a time. Your best for each grid and order is kept in this browser, with a line of your last 10 runs, so the time to beat is your own.
Tips for a faster time
- Rest your eyes near the middle of the grid. On a 5 × 5 grid you can often spot the next number without moving your eyes far.
- Say the next number in your head, then look for its shape: 12 and 21 look alike at a glance, so check before you tap.
- Start small. A few 3 × 3 runs give you the rhythm before you try 5 × 5.
- In Two colors, find the color first, then the number. The circles are always blue and the squares always orange.
- On a phone, tap with the thumb nearest the number instead of reaching across the screen.
FAQ
How do you play a Schulte table?
Find the numbers in order, from 1 up to the last one, and tap each as you find it, as fast as you can. The time from the moment the numbers appear to your last tap is your score.
What is a good Schulte table time?
There is no fair target time for everyone: the grid, the order and even the size of your screen change it. Compare with yourself instead. Your best time for each grid and order is kept here, and your last 10 runs show as a line.
What sizes can a Schulte table be?
The classic one is 5 × 5, with the numbers 1 to 25. Smaller grids make good warm-ups, and some versions use letters or two colors. Here you can play 3 × 3, 4 × 4 and 5 × 5, each in three orders.
Can I play the Schulte table on a phone or a keyboard?
Yes, both. On a phone or tablet, tap the tiles. On a computer, click them, or move between tiles with the arrow keys and press Enter or Space.
Where are my results kept?
Only in this browser. There is no account and nothing to sign in to; your best time per grid and your last 10 times stay on this device.