Using a Deck of Cards: Memory

Using a Deck of Cards: Memory

We could all benefit from better memory. A deck of cards is a very versatile tool to use for learning. This post will show you how to turn a deck of cards into a game to work on memory.

Number of players

2 - 4

Objective of the Game

To be the first player to collect the same card combination as the 3 cards that are faced down in the middle of the table.

Setting up the Game

The dealer places 3 random cards (do not use/repeat the same cards) in the middle, face up. All players look at the cards and try to remember the number (or picture if it is a King, Queen or Jack) of each of the cards. Turn the cards face down and keep them in the middle.

How to play

  1. Deal 3 cards to each player.

  2. Place remaining deck of cards (face down) in the centre next to the 3

    random cards (this will be the ‘draw’ pile).

  3. Players look at their cards.

  4. Players to discard one of their cards that does not match the 3 cards in the centre and draw a new card from the draw pile (they have to discard their card before drawing a new card).

  5. The game stops when a player holds the same cards (by number not suit) as the 3 random cards “hidden” in the middle.

  6. If the draw pile runs out, shuffle the cards in the discard pile and use it as the new draw pile.