I don’t know anyone who actually enjoys taking tests. Heck, even the eye doctor’s exam gives me sweaty palms. I recently stumbled upon a little color vision test that adds a little gaming excitement while testing your ocular acuity—and you won’t end up being told you need bifocals. It’s dubbed simply “Vision Test,” from a site called iGame.
To start, you’re presented with four large squares—one of them a slightly different shade than the others—and a timer with 15 seconds on it. Your goal is to click on the square with the distinct shading. It seems easy at first, but the next sets employ a 3 x 3 grid, followed by a grid of 16 squares. As more squares are added, the odd-man-out square becomes less and less obvious than before. If you choose a wrong square, the game knocks three seconds off the timer.
After you’ve exhausted the clock, your vision is compared to an animal of similar visual ability, from a bat (which is not too accurate, but I’ll leave that argument for my article on why bats are my favorite animal) to a hawk. My first go, I earned Tiger status, and worked my way up to hawk. However, it appears that the squares are not randomly assigned, but rather the same each time. I’ve now pretty much memorized that pattern, which takes away most of the fun. Here’s a secret: I also memorize the last 3 lines of the eye chart while waiting for the doctor. I’ve got to do something to stave off the dreaded “B-word.”
This article was last modified on June 18, 2015
This article was first published on June 18, 2015
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Most humans should get 35 at best although the lighting conditions vary, try it in dim conditions or in bright light the grades are harder to see. This test does not suggest that one would not benefit or even need corrective aids (acuity is not measure here). Humans and apes tend to outdo cats and dogs in vision. On the other hand certain other animals such as snakes and predatory insects or sharks could get a really high number and they dont have a category for that either. If you are not getting robot at best you are probably somewhat color blind although the scores vary based on ones mood and the lighting levels which should not be too dim or bright and ones ability to function in different conditions of that is also another consideration here
I knew I missed the last one! 32/33. I am a robot! but before I post this comment I have to check the “I’m not a robot” box. Now I am confused!
I got 40 but doesn’t seem to go past Robot status
Ach, three tries: 29, 31, 31. Must. Do. Better. (Um, when I stop seeing spots…)
HSSF (Highest score so far) = 38
36. Laid up with injured ankle. Can I use the score on my design resume?
37. Joining online games anonymous.
38. 5 more weeks rest re tendon injuries…..
I’m done at 41. The game has no end.
What is the highest score possible? Or does this generate infinite possibilities? 34 so far….
Lots of fun. Thanks. with a score of 30, maybe I am a robot. Not bad, considering all the ways my vision is failing. Must tell the ophthalmologist.
33. Hmmm. Not robot> night owl. 1am.
I reached Robot at 30. Who knew I could recognize a mosquito from miles away. Truth: I might recognize the COLOR of the mosquito but not the fact that what I see IS a mosquito.
This was so much fun!! Thanks.
Ooops, I forgot to post my score: 32. I am a robot after all.
Finally made it to robot status…a nice even 30!
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I found it funny that after playing for a while, an eyewear ad popped up!
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I only got 2 errors, one because I just clicked the wrong box. (sigh) Anyway, I am a hawk (with colors anyway). Thinking I should give this test to my hubby since we are always arguing on what color something is. I say light tan or beige and he says yellow. The same goes for most greens & blues, reds or orange. LOL Thanks for the link Erica!
I am sort of addicted to these types of games! I hope you win the argument!
JGuest – Well, I WAS feeling good about my 27…now I have to try harder. The dark red one kills me every time. It says you’re a robot, but the reCAPTCHA on this site makes you say you’re NOT a robot. Are you feeling conflicted?
Bob – As long as they don’t ask me to name the shades, I’m still good as a designer, too.
I love tests like this. Thanks! It helps that I scored a 27, which means my career as a graphic designer is still viable. :-) especially for an old man like me!
Apparently there’s a level higher yet. My first time through I scored 33, or “Robot”. Then it says, “Your color vision and survival skills are incredible. You can recognize a mosquito from miles away.” Haha!