The Moron Test is a mobile brain teasing game developed and published by American studio DistinctDev, Inc. for the iOS and Android platforms, and is one of the best selling iPhone applications of all-time.
[3] Its format is inspired by IQ tests that pose seemingly simple questions in order to extrapolate broad indices of intelligence.
The latest iOS version of includes an in-app purchase for the Extra Credit section, Flying Colors.
[5] In The Moron Test, players are given a scripted series of seemingly simple tasks to complete or questions to answer.
The tasks increase in difficulty, challenging players to identify the correct responses under abnormal and deceptive circumstances.
Players are given a rank after completing each round: Each Section has 100+ steps and 45+ tasks consisting of the following question types: The Moron Test exploits the human tendency to rely on heuristics when making decisions.
Food Fight, was added in iOS Version 4.0, introduced several new characters, including the Monkey, the Snake, and the Lady Bug.
[2] The Android version of The Moron Test included Old School, Late Registration, and Winter Break when it was launched on May 13, 2010.
With the "Food Fight" update of The Moron Test on July 24, 2010, DistinctDev added the social platform OpenFeint to the iOS version of the game.
This introduced the same social features as the iOS version: friends lists, chat rooms, leaderboards, and achievements.