The Daily Skill Gauntlet is a short, once-a-day challenge that runs you through eight different ability tests back to back. It’s designed as a quick test of human skills — reactions, aim, timing, memory, math, and more — and everyone gets the exact same gauntlet each day. That shared setup is the main draw: when the results are in, your score is compared directly against every other player who ran the same tests.
The whole run is short — the maker’s pitch says under three minutes, while the in-game description says less than five. A new gauntlet goes live every day at midnight New York time, so there’s always a fresh daily challenge to try.
How the Daily Gauntlet Works
You don’t need to pick your own tests or navigate a menu of options. The gauntlet is fixed and sequential. Here’s how it works:
- Open the Daily Skill Gauntlet at flowstates.gg/gauntlet.
- Read the instruction at the top of the first stage before pressing START.
- Complete the eight quick tests back to back. The icons at the top of the screen show which tests are coming up.
- Hover or tap an icon at any time to see that test’s score.
- When the run is done, your eight scores combine into one daily score and percentage.
Some gauntlet tests play a little differently from the full versions of the challenges, so always read the on-screen instruction before each stage.
Tip: The icons at the top are your map. If you lose track of where you are in the gauntlet, look there — you can also check individual scores by hovering or tapping them.
The Eight Tests
Exactly eight tests make up the Daily Skill Gauntlet. Here’s what each one asks you to do:
| Test | Skill Tested | What You Play |
|---|---|---|
| Reactions | Reaction Speed | 2 trials: one big zone, then a 2×2 grid |
| Aim Trainer | Hand-Eye Coordination | 10 targets, getting harder as you go |
| Skill Bar | Precision Timing | 2 trials, the second one harder |
| Vision | Visual Perception | 4 rounds |
| Memory | Short-Term Memory | 1 pattern board, out on your first wrong pick |
| Portions | Spatial Judgment | 1 shape to cut |
| Math | Mental Math | 3 problems |
| Stopwatch | Time Perception | 1 trial |
That’s the whole daily lineup. Each test is a shortened version of a flowstates challenge, so you’re getting a quick sample of each skill rather than a deep practice session.
The 800-Point Scoring System
Every test in the gauntlet is scored out of 100, using that test’s own scale. Reaction speed gets scored in milliseconds, spatial judgment gets scored by accuracy, and so on. That raw performance is then converted into a 1–100 score for each test.
The math is simple:
- Eight tests, each worth up to 100 points.
- Total maximum: 800 points.
- Final score: the eight scores added together, then shown as your average out of 100 as a percent.
So if your eight scores added up to 640, your final score would be 80%. Your daily score is really “how close to a perfect average run you got” across all eight skills, not a reward for being strong at just one test.
Comparing Your Score
Because everyone plays the exact same gauntlet with the same targets, shapes, and sequences, the leaderboard comparison is meaningful. The stats area shows your score for today, yesterday, and all-time average, along with your ranking versus everyone else. You’ll also see community averages, top 10% averages, and top 1% averages, so you can tell whether your result is a solid daily finish or a standout run.
FAQ
When does a new Daily Skill Gauntlet go live?
A new one goes live every day at midnight New York time.
Is the Daily Skill Gauntlet different from the full challenges?
Yes. Each daily test is a shortened version of a flowstates challenge, and some tests play a little differently from the full version. Read the instruction at the top of each stage before pressing START.
Do my scores save if I leave?
Yes. Finished tests stay saved, and the back arrow takes you to the start screen without erasing your completed run.
Does everyone really play the same gauntlet?
Yes. Everyone gets the same targets, shapes, and sequences for that day’s run, which is what makes the daily comparison fair.
