What does “Dax” mean?
A new word. An unfamiliar object.
Try this taskDog Challenge
Words, detours and a moving snack.
Three ways to keep track of the important clue.
What you will do
The dog challenge combines word learning, route planning and tracking. Learn which symbols have names, find a way around a transparent barrier and remember the snack’s visible sequence of hiding places.
A new word can refer to the only previously unnamed symbol. A transparent wall lets you see the goal but still blocks movement. Tracking can ask about an earlier stop rather than only the last one, depending on the task profile. Read the question after observation carefully.
Games you can play
The direct route is blocked
The goal is visible. Find the detour.
Try this taskWhere is the snack?
Track visible movements until the locations are covered.
Try this taskHow the animal challenge works
Three tests with five rounds each. You have one life: every round must be correct. Tests become harder automatically, from Light through Medium to Demanding. Before each test, take your time with the rules and example. Choose relaxed or sport tempo; the clock starts when you start the task.
What to watch for
- Plan the maze route before moving; backtracking uses your step budget.
- Remember the order of snack stops, rather than assuming the last stop will always be asked.
Before you play
Where should I start?
Open one task and read its goal and example before starting. Training lets you choose the task profile and tempo.
How many rounds are there?
Each task has five rounds. Training allows one wrong round; one-life challenges require all five to be correct.
Are my results saved?
Progress and records stay locally in this browser. There is no player account. Clearing this website’s browser data also removes the stored progress.
The idea behind the games
These are original game tasks, partly inspired by animal cognition research. The research notes link to the original papers and explain how our game ideas relate to them. Read the research notes.