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Concentration Rules

Concentration, also called Memory, tests recall. Flip two cards at a time and match pairs by rank; remember where cards hide to win.

👥 1–6 players ⏱ 10–20 min 🎯 Difficulty ●○○○○ 🃏 Collecting Games

Setup

Shuffle and lay all cards face-down in a grid.

How to Play

On your turn flip two cards. If they match in rank, keep them and go again. If not, flip them back and your turn ends.

Winning

The player with the most matched pairs once all cards are collected wins.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do suits matter in Concentration?

No — you match by rank only, though some variants match by color.

How many cards should kids start with?

Start with 20 cards (10 pairs) and add more as memory improves.

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