THE PREDICTION GAME

An Algorithm Learns Your Patterns in Real Time

Overview

A machine learning algorithm watches your choices and learns your patterns. You choose between two or three options repeatedly. The algorithm gets smarter with each round, trying to predict your next move. Your job: stay unpredictable and beat the algorithm's accuracy. The longer you play, the harder it gets.

How to Play

Click START: Begin the game
Choose Between Options: You see 2-3 buttons. Click one quickly
See the Prediction: The algorithm shows what it predicted you'd pick
Get Feedback: Green dot = correct prediction; blue dot = algorithm was wrong
Keep Going: Each round the algorithm learns your biases
Check Your Accuracy: How often does the algorithm guess right?

Difficulty Progression

Early Rounds (1-5): Algorithm guesses almost randomly. Easy to stay ahead
Mid Rounds (6-15): Algorithm begins spotting patterns. You need to vary strategy
Late Rounds (16+): Algorithm is highly optimized. Staying unpredictable is hard
The Challenge: The better you do early, the smarter the algorithm becomes

Strategies to Stay Unpredictable

Vary Your Timing: Don't click at consistent speeds. Sometimes wait, sometimes click immediately
Break Patterns: If you just picked left, don't pick left again. But don't alternate mechanically
Stay Loose: Don't overthink. The algorithm can detect over-deliberation
Trust Chaos: Truly random feels unnatural. Embrace the discomfort
Watch Your Strip: The visualization shows your choice history. Spot your own patterns first

Understanding Your Results

Accuracy Below 40%: The algorithm struggles. You're genuinely unpredictable

Accuracy 40-55%: Normal. Algorithm occasionally reads you, but inconsistently

Accuracy 55-65%: Algorithm is learning. Your patterns are detectable

Accuracy Above 65%: Algorithm has you figured out. Your biases are strong

What the Algorithm Detects

Repetition Bias: Humans tend to repeat the same choice they just made
Alternation Patterns: Humans try to alternate and create obvious sequences
Favorite Choices: You likely favor one button over others
Timing Rhythms: Your click speed and spacing follow patterns
Symmetry: You might unconsciously balance your choices (10 left, 10 right, 10 middle)

Controls & Interface

Choice Buttons: Click one. Options vary by round

Prediction Display: Shows what the algorithm predicted

Strip Visualization: Your choices appear as dots. Green = algorithm was right, blue = algorithm was wrong

Accuracy Counter: Tracks percentage of correct predictions

Round Counter: Shows which round you're on

Why It's Interesting

Shows how AI learns from behavioral data in real-time
Reveals your unconscious patterns better than you can see yourself
Combines game mechanics with actual machine learning
The difficulty escalates naturally as the algorithm improves
Great way to understand pattern recognition and prediction

What to Expect

A 10-15 minute game where the difficulty ramps as you play. Early wins are easy; later rounds get genuinely challenging. It's educational and fun—you'll develop a new appreciation for how much AI can infer from simple behavioral data. Playtime varies based on how long you can stay ahead of the algorithm.