Have fun training your brain with a memory game! A party-friendly activity everyone can enjoy
Memory games are popular as brain training that anyone can enjoy casually.
Remembering numbers or cards, recalling sequences—these seemingly simple activities can really invigorate your brain.
You can, of course, play solo, but playing with friends and family in a lively setting also creates more opportunities for communication.
In this article, we’ll introduce memory games for the general public.
We’ll cover games you can play using everyday items at home, as well as card games and board games.
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Memory Mimic Game
https://www.tiktok.com/@aya_ouchi_asobi/video/7472668423705627925It’s a game where sheets of construction paper in various colors and shapes are laid out on a table, and players act according to those papers, aiming to remember and reproduce the movements.
It’s recommended to decide the number of movements to be prompted in advance, and start with a few simple steps, gradually increasing the number.
Not only change where you place your hands, but also how you place them; the more complex it gets, the more sharply your memory will be honed.
Because the flow is simple, you can imagine many variations—such as the types of movements or the items you arrange.
Trump ‘Concentration’ (card game)
One classic card game is Concentration, with the simple rule of finding matching pairs from cards laid face down.
If you don’t get a match, you flip them back over and pass the turn, continuing while keeping in mind what the previously revealed cards were.
As turns go by, more cards will have been shown at least once, so there’s more to remember about what was where.
Pay attention to what your opponent remembers, too—adding a bit of verbal bluffing can make the game even more exciting.
Reverse Playback Telephone Game
It’s a game that adapts the idea of a telephone game—seeing if a message can be passed on accurately—but puts even more emphasis on memorizing sounds.
The first player records the target word or phrase and then plays it backward.
Everyone memorizes that reversed audio and passes it on to the next person.
When the message reaches the last player, they record what they heard, and you check whether it turns back into the original word or phrase.
Because reversed audio has a distinctive sound, the challenge is in reproducing it precisely.
Even if mistakes happen, it’s fun to review how the message drifted along the way.
Train your brain with a fun memory game! Group-friendly activities (11–20)
Beef Tongue Game
It’s a simple game where you keep track of which round you’re on and adjust your actions accordingly.
You say “gyu” (beef) and “tan” (tongue) in order, and clap on “tan.” After two repetitions of “gyu-tan,” the number of consecutive “tan”s increases gradually.
The number of final “tan”s changes depending on which round it is, so your ability to know the current round and to judge your own actions is put to the test.
Start slowly to check the movements, then gradually increase the speed to make it more challenging—highly recommended.
Trump “Memory Nine”
@user5410675310492 This time, I’m introducing “Memory Nine.” You can play it even if your deck of cards isn’t complete! It’s perfect for a quick break, and you can even play solo! So don’t toss out those cards you were about to throw away—they’ve still got plenty of play in them! Give it a try!Nursery teacher / Childcare worker#Childcare topic#Parenting generationTrumpMemory#CapCut
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Let me introduce a card game called “Memory Nine.” Prepare the cards numbered 1 through 9 and let’s play.
After laying out the cards, flip them over in numerical order.
If you flip a card that doesn’t match the number you’re aiming for, it’s the next player’s turn.
Try to remember the positions and continue flipping the cards in the correct order.
The player who successfully flips all the cards in the correct numerical sequence wins.
The rules are simple, so it’s a game that people of all ages can enjoy.
Memory Foot Touch Game
https://www.tiktok.com/@cocoskip/video/7281594546692033793Let me introduce the Memory Foot-Touch Game, a fun way to get moving while you play.
Remember the numbers that are called out on the spot and move to them without mistakes within the time limit.
If you clear all the steps, you succeed.
It sounds simple to memorize the numbered positions and move accurately, but it’s surprisingly challenging.
Since you use your feet and move your whole body, it also provides good stimulation for the brain.
Once you get used to it, speeding up the instructions can make it even more exciting.
It’s a recommended game that small groups can enjoy and try right away.
Board game “Iro Memory”
The wooden board game “Iro Memory,” with its gentle, natural look, is very popular with children.
It’s for 2–4 players.
First, play rock-paper-scissors to decide the turn order.
Roll the die to determine a color.
Then take one piece from the board; if its color matches the die, you keep the piece.
If it doesn’t match, return it to its original spot.
Continue taking turns—whoever collects the most pieces wins.
It’s a game that trains memory and concentration.
You can also play variations like Concentration (matching pairs), so give it a try!