World Speed Memory Championships
In this test one must memorize 12 numbered matrices in order, which will
appear on the screen. These will be made up of boxes of two colors, blue and
white. When the last matrix disappears, the competitor will have to draw them
on the screen. In order to do this, they will have to remember what the first
matrix was like, what the second one was like, and so on. The total amount of
time you are allowed will depend on the size of each matrix. You will be given
20 seconds per box contained in each matrix. In this way, you will be given 120
seconds for a matrix containing 6 boxes. However, you will never be given less
than two minutes for any given matrix.
The score will depend on the number of boxes that each matrix has. The
standard size is a 2x2 grid, which would make a total of 4 boxes or cells.
Since each box is worth 10 points, one whole correctly memorized matrix
that is, remembering its shape and order of appearance, is worth 40 points.
Only the matrices that are memorized perfectly will be counted, thus, with
only one error in a matrix, no points are earned for that matrix.
Each of the 3 first matrices will be displayed for 5 seconds, and there will be
one second of blank screen between each matrix. The exposition times will
decrease, so that the next 3 matrices will be displayed for 80% less time than
the one before it. The time will decrease progressively like this for each group
of 3 matrices throughout the whole test of 12 matrices.
The "Final A" competitors can choose the format and the number of boxes that
they want for each matrix. They will also have two attempts and be scored on
the best one of the two.
This last test will allow for tactical situations in the championship and a lot of
excitement since each participant can take risks by trying to memorize more
complex matrices, in order to get a higher score and thereby improve their
position in the final classification.
Here we can see the standard competition matrix.
It has 4 boxes and is worth 40 points.
This matrix is worth 60 points since it has 6 boxes.