Morse Code Game
Hear or see a Morse code character, pick the right answer and beat the 60-second clock. Three levels take you from the eight easiest letters (E, T, I, A, N, M, S and O) to the full alphabet and the numbers 0 to 9. No sign-up, and it works on phone and desktop.
Mode
Level
Speed (WPM)
Keyboard: press 1 to 4 to answer, Space to replay the sound.
How to Play the Morse Code Game
1. Pick a mode
Listen plays the character as a 600 Hz tone. Read shows it as dots and dashes. Listen mode is the one that builds real copying speed.
2. Choose a level and speed
Start on Starter at 15 WPM. Move to A–Z once you score without misses, then add numbers.
3. Beat the clock
You have 60 seconds. Tap one of four answers or press keys 1 to 4. Correct answers in a row build a streak bonus.
4. Review your misses
At the end of each round the game lists the characters you missed, each linked to its own page with tips for remembering it.
Game Levels at a Glance
| Level | Characters | What it trains |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | E T I A N M S O | All six one- and two-signal letters, plus S and O from SOS. Start here if Morse is new to you. |
| A–Z | All 26 letters | The full ITU alphabet, from one-signal E and T to four-signal letters like Q, Y and J. |
| A–Z, 0–9 | 26 letters and 10 digits | Adds the numbers, which are all five signals long, for call signs, signal reports and times. |
The answer choices are not random: the game prefers characters of similar length, so you must hear the difference between, say, U and V rather than guess from the length alone.
Why a Game Works for Learning Morse Code
Rhythm, not counting
Morse is a sound language. The Koch method, developed by the German psychologist Ludwig Koch in the 1930s, teaches characters at full speed so you learn their rhythm instead of counting dots.
Short, timed rounds
A 60-second round is long enough to see 20 to 40 characters and short enough to repeat several times a day, which suits the small, frequent sessions most learners use.
Instant feedback
Each answer shows the correct pattern straight away, and wrong answers show both patterns side by side so the difference sticks.
Tips to Score Higher
Raise the speed, not the effort
If you find yourself counting, switch to 20 WPM. It feels harder for a round or two, then patterns start to snap into place.
Use the timing rules
A dash is three times a dot, and gaps follow the same unit. The Morse code timing guide explains what WPM means.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Morse code game free?
Yes. The QuickMorse Morse code game is free, needs no account and runs in your browser on desktop, tablet and phone.
Should I learn Morse code by sound or by sight?
By sound, if you want to read Morse at any real speed. Operators recognise each character as a rhythm, so the Listen mode trains the skill you will actually use. Read mode is useful for learning the chart and for silent places.
How is the score calculated?
Each correct answer is worth 10 points plus a streak bonus of 2 points per answer in your current streak, up to 10 extra points. A wrong answer resets the streak to zero.
What speed should I play at?
15 WPM is a good default. Characters sent at 15 WPM or faster are hard to count dot by dot, which pushes you to hear the whole pattern. Drop to 10 WPM if you are just starting.
Why is there no sound on my phone?
On an iPhone the ring/silent switch can mute web audio. Turn silent mode off, raise the volume and press Replay sound.
Does the game include numbers?
Yes. Choose the A–Z, 0–9 level to add the ten digits. Every number is five signals long, so they reward careful listening.