Shapedance Game Practice: Realistic HireVue Simulator
The HireVue ShapeDance game is a visual matching puzzle where you must find every square whose internal pattern of colored shapes matches the target pattern. Near-identical distractors test your pattern recognition under pressure.
How to Play
Multiple patterned squares are shown at once.
Select ALL the squares that are identical to each other — there may be 2 or more.
Distractors differ in small details, so compare patterns carefully.
More squares appear per round as you succeed.
Skills Assessed
Create a free account and start playing — everything is currently free.
Practice moves HireVue scores. We can measure it.
Across our matched practice data, the median candidate improves their score by +25% between their first and fifth practice attempt on a game — with no employer ever seeing practice data.
Read the full methodologyMedian HireVue score lift by practice attempt
Median paired change vs. first attempt on scored HireVue practice games. Observed practice association — not a hiring-outcome guarantee.
Pro Tip!
Want to master this game? Read our expert guide for winning strategies and insights.
Read the Shapedance Guide →Employer guides
Companies reported to use Shapedance
Candidates report seeing Shapedance in assessments for these employers. Game lineups can change by role, region, and recruiting cycle, so check your invitation before practicing.
