What Changed
What Changed is a short object memory game: study a labeled desk tray, then pick the one object that was not there before.
Desk Tray
Find the Object That Changed
Study a small tray of labeled desk objects. After the tray is reset, pick the one object that was not on the first tray.
- Study Name each object Look at every labeled object on the tray before the cloth covers it.
- Spot Pick the new object The tray returns shuffled. One object is new. Tap that one.
- Compare Read both trays The result names the object that left, the object that arrived, and your pick.
What changed complete
Finished
You found the object that changed.
Original tray
Changed tray
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How to play
Study the labeled objects. After a short preview, the tray returns shuffled with one new object in place of one original object.
What you are looking for
The missing piece is an object identity, not a blank grid square. Tap the object that was not on the first tray.
Difficulty
Easy uses 4 objects, Medium uses 6 objects, and Hard uses 8 objects with a similar swap, such as one key replacing another.
Review
The result names the object that left, the object that arrived, and your pick, then shows both trays.
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Common questions
Is What Changed a matching game?
No. You remember a set of objects and pick the one object that was swapped.
Will it show the swapped object?
Yes. The result marks the object that left, the new object, and your pick.
Can I play What Changed on a phone?
Yes. The tray uses large labeled buttons and reflows for phones and tablets.
Is What Changed free?
Yes. What Changed is free to play and does not require signup.