re-memorize. [2006]
The main idea behind the concept is the old game Memory where you collect pairs of cards with the same image on. The one with the most pairs win. It is a simple game that requires that you remember a picture and a position.
Re-memorize have the same structure but exclude the visual part and work with another sense instead , sound.
Will live in a time with constantly overflow of visual communication, anywhere we go images throw themselves over us, so in a way our visual sense is very well trained.
Memory is by many look at as a pretty challenging game, but imagine the increasing level of challenge when you need to your memorize sounds instead of images.
The game will naturally be suitable for people with low or no eyesight.
Re-memorize will appeal to all people that like games and competition no mater if you a perfect eyesight or are completely blind. It can also offer a valuable alternative to other games that often is connected with visual communication.
Interaction walkthrough.
Preparations: When Re-memorize is turned on you will first hear a welcome melody then it’s just to shuffle the cards and place them out. If all the cards are pushed in correct you can start the path of defeating your opponent.
If how ever one or more of the cards is lose or missing the game will tell you the position of that slot so you easy can fix it.
Play the game: The first player starts buy turning the switch of any of the 64 “game squares”. The game will tell the potion (Ex B-7) and then play the melody connected to that card. When the melody has played the first player can flip a second switch, and again the game will tell the position of that card and play the melody.
If the same sound is played on both the first and the second flip of the switch it is a pair and a small congratulation song will be played and you will pull the card from the “game squares” and keep them as your pair, then you get a new try. If it two different melodies you will get a failure sound. Then you have to flip the switches back and the next person gets to try.
This will go on until all of the cards have been taken. The one with the most collected pairs wins and both the winner and the loser/losers can listen to the celebration song.
Costumize your Re-Memorize: The game in its current version allows you to really simple change the sound in the game. You can upload any type of sound to a flash memory card and have them as the “pair-sounds”. You can also change the start-up melody and celebration song at the end. You can even change the language of the voice telling you the positions.
Watch the video.
Re-memorize is an collaboration with Thomas Ness.
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