Patterns
Patterns is Arctic Shores’ multiple-choice abstract-reasoning task: each item shows a sequence of squares whose shapes evolve by hidden rules — count, position, size, color, rotation — and you select the next square from the options. Items often run several concurrent rules, one per shape, so each shape must be tracked separately.
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How to play
Three squares show a sequence; work out the rules that drive it.
Pick the fourth square from five options — only one satisfies every rule.
Rules reset every item: no cross-item learning, unlike Predict or Balloon.
20 items under a single 17-minute clock — pace yourself.
In the real assessment
The 20-round / 17-minute configuration is confirmed by multiple independent preparation sources. Note that employers configure the assessment and this task does not always appear in every battery.
Skills assessed
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Patterns game FAQ
What is the Arctic Shores Patterns task?
Patterns is Arctic Shores’ multiple-choice abstract-reasoning task: each item shows a sequence of squares whose shapes evolve by hidden rules — count, position, size, color, rotation — and you select the next square from the options. Items often run several concurrent rules, one per shape, so each shape must be tracked separately.
Does practicing Patterns help?
Across our Arctic Shores tasks, players typically score 14% higher by their fifth attempt than on their first.
Is Patterns practice free here?
Check the access shown before starting Patterns. Eligible accounts have one free attempt at each game. A Arctic Shores pass includes unlimited replays. All results, explanations and available comparisons stay free. Passes do not renew automatically.
Which employers use the Patterns task?
Candidates and prep guides report Patterns in Arctic Shores assessments for Maven Securities and Stantec. Employers configure the task set, so your invitation is the final word.
Score improvement across practice attempts
Across our matched practice data, the median candidate improves their score by +14% between their first and fifth practice attempt on a game — with no employer ever seeing practice data.
Read the full methodologyMedian Arctic Shores score lift by practice attempt
Median paired change vs. first attempt on scored Arctic Shores practice games. Observed practice association — not a hiring-outcome guarantee.
Companies reported to use Patterns
Candidates report seeing Patterns in assessments for these employers. Assessment stages can change by role, region, and recruiting cycle, so check your invitation before practicing.
Independent Arctic Shores-style practice. GameAssessmentPrep is not affiliated with or endorsed by Arctic Shores. Task selection, timing and scoring vary by employer; your invitation is authoritative.