Medium Station - Design Document

MEDIUM TIER

Station Configuration:

4 buttons: RED, BLUE, YELLOW, WHITE
3 stations at this tier (identical setup)
Two-phase challenge:
- Phase 1: Find 4 hidden tags, press in numbered order (4 presses)
- Phase 2: Count Simon - endless cumulative with flash counts

Button Layout

Button Number	Color
Button 1	RED
Button 2	BLUE
Button 3	YELLOW
Button 4	WHITE

Phase 1: Hidden Tag Hunt

Four hidden tags throughout the venue:

Tag #	Color	Object	Location
#1	RED	Ornament	Post Office
#2	YELLOW	Star	Toy Assembly
#3	WHITE	Bell	Great Hall
#4	BLUE	Snowflake	Scent Lab

Phase 1 Solution

Tags in numbered order:

#1 RED → #2 YELLOW → #3 WHITE → #4 BLUE

Correct Sequence:

RED → YELLOW → WHITE → BLUE

Button Presses:

Button 1 → Button 3 → Button 4 → Button 2

Phase 2: Count Simon (Endless)

Cumulative sequence with flash counts:

A button flashes X times (1-3 flashes)
Player presses that button X times
Each round adds a new button + count to remember
Continues until player makes a mistake
Score = highest round reached

Example Progression:

Round 1: BLUE flashes ×2 → press BLUE twice
Round 2: BLUE ×2, RED ×3 → press BLUE twice, RED three times
Round 3: BLUE ×2, RED ×3, YELLOW ×1 → all previous + YELLOW once
Round 4: BLUE ×2, RED ×3, YELLOW ×1, WHITE ×2 → all four
...continues until fail

How Players Solve This Challenge

Phase 1: Tag Hunt

Player reads rules card at station (sample tag shown)
Searches venue for 4 tags matching the sample
Finds #1 RED tag on ornament in Post Office
Finds #2 YELLOW tag on star in Toy Assembly
Finds #3 WHITE tag on bell in Great Hall
Finds #4 BLUE tag on snowflake in Scent Lab
Returns to station
Presses RED → YELLOW → WHITE → BLUE
All lights flash = Phase 1 complete!

Phase 2: Count Simon

Station shows a button flashing multiple times
Player counts the flashes
Player presses that button the same number of times
Station shows previous + one new button with its flash count
Player repeats ALL buttons with correct counts
Pattern grows each round (more buttons, more counts to remember)
Game ends when player makes a mistake
Score displayed: "You reached Round X!"

Design Notes

Why this works for Medium tier:

Phase 1: Scavenger hunt element (explore venue)
4 locations to search (more than Easy's 3)
Sample tag on station shows what to look for
Numbered tags make solution straightforward once found
Phase 2: Memory for BOTH button AND count
More complex than standard Simon (dual memory task)
Endless format = compete for high score
Cumulative rounds build challenge naturally

Target Audience: Teens and adults, puzzle enthusiasts

Estimated Time: 8-15 minutes

Phase 1: 5-10 minutes (searching 4 rooms)
Phase 2: 3-5 minutes (depends on skill)

Room Setup Required:

Post Office: #1 RED tag on ornament (tucked but findable)
Toy Assembly: #2 YELLOW tag on star
Great Hall: #3 WHITE tag on bell
Scent Lab: #4 BLUE tag on snowflake
Station: Sample tag mounted with "FIND 4 TAGS LIKE THIS"

Notes:

Tags should be tucked into decor but visible when looking
All 3 Medium stations use identical solution
Print extra tag as sample for station display

Last Updated: December 8, 2025