Distinguish Left and Right

A spatial reasoning game that tests your ability to identify the location of objects relative to a human figure shown from different perspectives.

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Objective

Determine whether the specified object is on the left or right side of the reference figure by pressing the corresponding button.

How It Works

This game challenges your spatial reasoning by requiring you to mentally transform perspectives. When the figure faces you, left and right align with your own. When the figure faces away, left and right are reversed. The same principle applies for figures facing sideways or displayed upside down.

Step-by-step Instructions

  • Look at the human figure displayed in the center of the screen
  • Observe the geometric shapes (circle, triangle, square, rectangle) positioned around the figure
  • Read the question asking about a specific shape or the main figure
  • Press LEFT or RIGHT button to indicate which side the requested object is on
  • Respond within the time limit to score points

Skills You Develop

  • Spatial reasoning and perspective taking
  • Mental rotation abilities
  • Visual discrimination
  • Quick decision making
  • Negative logic processing
  • Left-right orientation

Coaching Tips

  • Focus on the orientation of the figure first before looking at the objects
  • For front-facing figures, left and right match your perspective
  • For back-facing figures, left and right are reversed from your perspective
  • When the figure faces left or right, think about what would be left or right from their perspective
  • For negation questions ("Where is NOT..."), identify all objects first, then determine the answer
  • Practice mentally rotating yourself to match the figure's orientation

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