SUMMARY
We built the Memory ARK to collect and save all of our memories. But, the Memory Police are monitoring our submissions, and deleting any memories they deem to be, “out of order.” But, we can outsmart them! And, we have a Time Crystal. Use the Time Crystal wisely.
Objective
Save all Memory Cards into the Memory ARK before the game ends.
If someone cannot a play a card on their turn, the game ends.
Setup
01 Shuffle and deal all cards. Some players may have more than others.
02 Take note of who is dealt each of the five Special Memory Cards. Those players become the Keepers of those Special Memories.
03 01 Special Memory Keeper goes first. Play continues clockwise.
Your Turn
01 Play a Memory Card.
Place a Memory Card into the center of the play area, this represents the Memory ARK.
02 Choose other player(s).
If playing a 2-player card, choose one other player.
If playing a 3-player card, choose two other players.
03 Exchange memories.
Each player shares one memory with the group, inspired by the prompt on the card.
04 Exchange hands.
Each player trades hands, even if a hand is empty.
05 Save or delete your memories.
Check rules under Memory Police.
Memory Police
01 You start the game under surveillance.
02 While under surveillance:
You must play Memory Cards into the ARK in order, from 01 to 06.
If a Memory Card is played into the ARK out of order, remove all cards from the ARK and place them off to the side, they are now “deleted.”
03 Once you play Memory Cards 01-06 into the ARK, you are no longer under surveillance and may play cards in any order.
The TIME CRYSTAL
On your turn, you may play the Time Crystal instead of a Memory Card. It may only be played once per game.
When played, distribute any amount of previously played Memory Cards back to the group. This includes both deleted and saved Memory Cards.
Any previously played Memory Card may be given to any player.
Note: Time Crystal does NOT change who are the Keepers of your Special Memories.
Special Memories
The Keeper of a Special Memory must be part of the memory/hand exchange every time that card is played.
More Ways to Play
Themed Memories
All memories must relate to a theme.
Extra Special Memories
The Keeper of a Special Memory is the only player that may play it.
