Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the helpthirst game improve my brain?

• Daily brain training improves your short term memory recall.
• It focuses your attention helping you to improve your focus and attention span.
• It will help you remember phone numbers, bank details, passwords and other miscellaneous numbers
• It improves your number recall speed used during mathematical calculations

How do I start playing helpthirst?

• Click on the helpthirst logo to bring you to the splash screen, then click the start button!

How does the Helpthirst memory game work?

• A number is displayed and you have a certain amount of time to memorise the number indicated by the ever shortening blue bar. Once the time is up you have to enter the numbers by using your number keypad or by clicking on the web based keypad. The game will then compare your answer against the previously displayed number. If you get it correct you will moved onto the next level and you would have generated 1 cup of water.

Does my donation still count if my computer loses power during game play?

• Yes. Each time you submit your answer we automatically record your score on our servers.

How much water is in one cup?

• Our cup measures in at 100ml.

Who pays for the donated water?

• The water is paid for by the advertisers who's banners are shown at the bottom of the page.

Can I use a program to sit here and answer the questions for me?

• Please don't do this because our sponsors may stop funding the project when they detect it. Furthermore, our servers will become blocked up ruining the game for all our normal users. If you want to increase the amount of water donated then please forward the link onto your friends and write about us in your blog.

How does helpthirst.com work?

Helpthirst.com is a brain training and memory game designed to help improve your short term memory recall. How does helpthirst.com work? It focuses your attention helping you to improve your focus and attention span.

Every time you successfully remember a number and type it in, you generate one cup of water for World Vision, which will go to those in need in the developing world and disaster areas.

The water donations are funded by the sponsors and advertisers featured at the top of the page.