Description
This ocean memory card game turns a stretch of tabletop into the sea floor, with 40 illustrated cards waiting to be paired. Each card has a deep navy back and a clean white face showing a single creature, drawn in a crisp, natural style with its common name and Latin name printed beneath. Among the faces you will find a blue shark, a clown fish, a seahorse, a batwing coral crab, a French angelfish, a lionfish, a giant clam and a Humboldt penguin, so every turn is a small lesson in what lives in and around the water. The cards are 10.3cm long and 7.4cm wide, a comfortable size for small hands to turn over and easy to spread out in rows.
The idea is simple: lay every card face down, turn over two at a time and keep them when the creatures match. It is a calm, absorbing game for a rainy afternoon, the kitchen table after tea or a playroom shelf, and it rewards concentration and a good memory rather than luck. Because each creature carries its proper name, children pick up words such as Hippocampus and Pomacanthus almost without noticing, and the pictures spark plenty of questions about where each animal lives.
The cards are printed on card, and the deck sits in a lidded box with two compartments, which keeps the pairs tidy between games. We love the lid, printed with a navy sea scene of a great white shark, a green sea turtle, a banded sea krait and more, so it looks smart on a bookshelf. The box is 17cm long, 11.8cm wide and 4.5cm deep and weighs 0.34KG, small enough to slip into a bag for a holiday. A multi-lingual instruction sheet is included. Store the cards dry in their box and wipe any marks with a soft dry cloth. It makes a thoughtful present.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Card |
| Length |
17cm |
| Width |
11.8cm |
| Height |
4.5cm |
| Weight |
0.34KG |
| Contents |
40 pieces |
Frequently Asked
How many cards are in the memory game?
There are 40 illustrated cards, each with a navy back and a white face showing one sea creature with its common and Latin names.
How big are the cards?
Each card is 10.3cm long and 7.4cm wide, large enough to show the illustrations clearly and easy to turn over during play.
Which sea creatures are on the cards?
The faces include a blue shark, clown fish, seahorse, batwing coral crab, French angelfish, lionfish, giant clam and Humboldt penguin, among other ocean animals.
Are instructions included?
Yes, a multi-lingual instruction sheet comes in the box, setting out how to play so everyone can start straight away.
What are the cards made of and how should I look after them?
The cards are made from card, so keep them dry, store them in their box between games and wipe any marks with a soft dry cloth.
How big is the box?
The box is 17cm long, 11.8cm wide and 4.5cm deep and weighs 0.34KG, so it tucks neatly onto a shelf or into a bag.