Drawing memory game
How to play TRACE
TRACE is a free daily drawing-from-memory game. A shape appears on screen for three seconds, then disappears - and you redraw it in one continuous stroke, entirely from memory. Your drawing is scored on how closely it matches the hidden original. No undo, no reference, just your memory and a steady hand.
Play TRACEHow to play
- 1Study the shape for three seconds while it is shown.
- 2When it vanishes, draw it in one continuous stroke.
- 3There is no undo and no reference image - trust your memory.
- 4Press Done to reveal the original over your drawing and see your accuracy.
- 5Score as high as you can across all of the day's sketches.
Tips and strategy
- Memorize the key turning points, not every tiny wiggle of the line.
- Start your stroke where the original shape started for better alignment.
- Overall proportions matter more than fine detail, so get the big shape right first.
- Draw smoothly - jerky, shaky lines lose accuracy against the clean original.
Frequently asked questions
Is TRACE free?
Yes, TRACE is free to play in your browser with no download or account.
How is my drawing scored?
TRACE compares your stroke to the hidden original and scores the overlap as a percentage, rewarding both the right shape and the right position.
Is there an endless mode?
Yes. Endless mode gives you three hearts and increasingly tangled shapes - a low-accuracy drawing costs a heart. See how far your memory takes you.