Players study a tray of everyday objects for a short time, then try to recall as many as possible after it is covered.
- Players
- 3–15
- Ages
- 7+
- Play time
- 10–20 min
- Supplies
- Tray or surface plus 10–20 safe small objects
- Where
- Indoors
- Energy
- Low
READY IN 3 MINUTES
Get set up
Gather the required materials: Tray or surface plus 10–20 safe small objects. Set them out before explaining the first round. Choose an indoor area where the group can participate without blocking walkways.
LET’S PLAY
Here’s how it works.
- Arrange 10–20 safe objects on a tray.
- Give players 30–60 seconds to study them.
- Cover or remove the tray.
- Players list or say everything they remember.
- Reveal the tray and count correct items.
A few ground rules
Keep the agreed turn order, boundaries and timing consistent for everyone. Players may pass or use an accessibility adaptation without penalty.
Mix it up
Remove one object and ask what is missing, use teams, or create a holiday-themed tray.
Make it a great round
Avoid tiny objects around very young children.
Keep everyone comfortable
Use clean, stable, age-appropriate materials and remove anything sharp, breakable or unsuitable for the youngest player.