Stay Alert

Objective

Monitor a moving target on screen and press the DOUBLE JUMP button immediately when the target makes an unusually large movement.

How It Works

This game tests sustained attention by requiring you to maintain focus on a moving object over time, while also requiring you to distinguish between normal movements and occasionally occurring larger movements. It simulates real-world vigilance tasks where you must monitor a system and respond only to critical but infrequent events.

Step-by-step Instructions

• Observe a black dot moving within a circular outline on screen
• The dot normally makes small jumps to random positions at regular intervals
• Occasionally, the dot will make a double-length jump (twice the normal distance)
• When you detect a double jump, quickly press the DOUBLE JUMP button
• Respond within the time limit after a double jump to score points
• Avoid pressing the button when the dot makes normal jumps

Skills You Develop

• Sustained attention - ability to maintain focus over extended periods
• Vigilance for rare events
• Response inhibition - avoiding false alarms
• Visual discrimination of movement patterns
• Quick reaction time
• Concentration under monotonous conditions

Coaching Tips

• Focus on the distance the dot travels rather than its speed
• Try to establish a mental reference for how far a normal jump looks
• Avoid getting distracted or falling into an automatic rhythm
• Position your hand near the button to minimize response time
• Use peripheral vision to maintain awareness of the entire play area
• Stay focused even during long periods without double jumps