10 Wake-Up Games to Force You Awake
Your alarm doesn't stop until your brain wakes up. Choose from math, memory, typing, shaking, and more—each designed to make falling back asleep impossible.
Download FreeHow Wake-Up Games Work
Alarm Goes Off
Your alarm sounds at the set time with your chosen sound.
Complete the Game
You must complete your chosen wake-up game to dismiss the alarm.
You're Awake!
By the time you finish, your brain is engaged and alert.
All 10 Wake-Up Games
Each game targets different parts of your brain. Mix and match, or let PandAlarm pick randomly each morning.
Math Problems
Solve arithmetic problems. Addition, subtraction, multiplication—your sleepy brain has to do actual math.
Adjustable: simple addition to multi-step equations
Memory Match
Find matching pairs of cards. Tests your working memory and forces visual focus.
4 to 12 pairs depending on difficulty
Typing Challenge
Type a phrase exactly as shown. Requires fine motor control and reading comprehension.
Short phrases to full sentences
Word Scramble
Unscramble jumbled letters to form a word. Engages your language processing.
4-letter words to 8+ letter words
Pattern Sequence
Watch a pattern of colors/shapes, then repeat it back. Memory and attention required.
3-step to 8-step sequences
Quick Tap
Tap targets as they appear on screen. Gets your reflexes going and eyes tracking.
Slow targets to fast, moving targets
Shake to Wake
Physically shake your phone for a set duration. Gets your body moving immediately.
10 seconds to 60 seconds of shaking
Breathing Exercise
Complete a guided breathing cycle. Calming but requires sustained attention.
1 minute to 3 minute exercises
Trivia
Answer random trivia questions correctly. Tests recall and general knowledge.
Easy facts to challenging questions
Drawing Trace
Trace a shape on screen with your finger. Requires hand-eye coordination.
Simple shapes to complex patterns
Adjust Difficulty to Your Sleep Depth
Every game has Easy, Medium, and Hard modes. Start easy and increase difficulty until you find what actually wakes you up.
Easy Mode
Simple tasks for light sleepers. Quick to complete but still requires attention.
Medium Mode
Balanced challenge for most people. Takes 30-60 seconds of focused effort.
Hard Mode
For the deepest sleepers. Complex tasks that demand full brain engagement.
Ready to game your way awake?
Download PandAlarm and pick your first wake-up challenge.
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