📘 How to Play Shape Memory

Shape Memory is a card game where you need to find matching pairs hidden face-down. Click on the cards to flip them over, remember what you see, and connect the identical images.

1. Click any face-down card to flip it over and reveal its image.
2. Memorize the picture on the first card you opened.
3. Click another card; if the images match, they stay open, but they will flip back if they differ.
4. Repeat this process until all pairs are found to increase your score.

👶 What to expect at ages 4-10

Children in this age group may struggle with tracking specific locations as cards flip. The 800ms delay on mismatched pairs is a helpful mechanic that gives them enough time to observe the image before it disappears.

🏠 At home and in class

Sit next to your child and take turns flipping cards, asking aloud 'What was on that card?' to reinforce visual memory through conversation rather than just silent play.

💡 Tips

• Since matched pairs stay open permanently, look for distinctive images first to clear the board faster.
• Don't rush; use the 800-second window after a mismatch to re-examine the cards before they close.