Memoarrr!

Edition Spielwiese, Act in games, Compaya.hu: Gamer Café Kft. · Board game · 2017
7.8 Ludopedia 6.9 BGG 2–4 · best 4 10–20 min Weight 1.2/5
Buy · from US$ 11.61
7.8 rating Ludopedia
6.9 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

An addictive, fast-paced memory filler perfect for pirate enthusiasts!

Highlights
  • Very quick playtimes
  • Easy to learn
  • High replayability
  • Smart progression mechanic
Keep in mind
  • Heavy reliance on memory
  • Can be frustrating for some
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get your brain in gear and grab your eye patch, because Memoarrr! is here to test if you're a real pirate or just a clumsy amateur lost at sea! In this fast-paced memory game, you and your crew are racing to plunder precious treasures on Captain Goldfish's island. But there's a catch: the lava is rising, and you need to escape with pockets full of rubies before everything turns to ash.

The gameplay is straightforward but demands absolute focus. On your turn, you reveal location cards that must have a direct connection to the most recently revealed card, either through a specific animal or a landscape feature. If you make a mistake and flip a card that has no connection to the previous one, you're out for the round! The goal is to be the last pirate standing to claim the treasure.

The real magic happens because the cards don't change positions between rounds. This means the game builds on itself: every time the cards are flipped face down, you gain more intelligence about the board. As the game progresses, moves become bolder and more strategic. Looking for a challenge? There's an advanced layer where each animal comes with a special ability triggered by making a successful connection. It's the kind of game that starts with light laughter and ends with everyone shouting because someone forgot where the crab was hiding! It's the perfect quick filler that makes you feel like a genius—or a total scatterbrain—in just a few minutes.

Rules videos

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Best player count

BGG community vote

2–4 players
2 REC
3 REC
4 BEST

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Families

Animals: Crabs Animals: Octopuses Animals: Penguins Animals: Seals Animals: Turtles Books: Harry Potter Theme: Pirates
Publisher Edition Spielwiese, Act in games, Compaya.hu: Gamer Café Kft., Cranio Creations, Game Harbor, Hobby Japan, Luma Imports, Mandoo Games, MINDOK, MS Edizioni, Nasza Księgarnia, Pegasus Spiele, SD Games, Stronghold Games, White Goblin Games
Designer Carlo Bortolini
Artist Pablo Fontagnier, Stefano Tartarotti

Community

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5,177owners
295wishlist
26want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
How long does a game last?
Super quick! Usually between 10 to 20 minutes.
What is the recommended age?
Due to the memory mechanic, kids aged 6 or 7 and up can have a lot of fun.
Is the game difficult?
The rules are simple, but the challenge grows as you try to remember all the connections.
How many players can play?
2 to 4 players, making it great for small groups.
What makes it different from other memory games?
The fact that cards don't change positions allows you to use knowledge from previous rounds to win later ones.

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