Board game Cartamundi Game Black Peter and Memo Raya — children’s card matching and memory game

Cartamundi Game Black Peter and Memo Raya combines two classic card game mechanics — Black Peter (Old Maid) and Memory — in a compact family set. The deck features illustrated pairs and a single unmatched card used for the Black Peter elimination objective, plus identical picture cards for the Memo memory challenge. The game is intended for children and family groups and focuses on simple rules, short rounds and easy setup suitable for casual play, group activities and learning-through-play situations.

Advantages

The product offers two games in one pack, providing variety without additional components. Cards are produced by Cartamundi with clear illustrations and a consistent card size for easy handling by small hands. The combined format supports both competitive and cooperative play: Black Peter develops social interaction and turn-taking, while Memo Raya trains visual memory and concentration. The set is portable, requires minimal setup and is suitable for quick sessions at home, in classrooms or while traveling.

Suitable for

• Family game nights for children and parents
• Early childhood classrooms and group activities
• Travel and compact leisure play
• Memory training and observation skill exercises

Key specifications

• Game type: card-based matching and elimination games
• Target audience: children and family players
• Primary mechanics: pair-matching (Memory) and single-card elimination (Black Peter)
• Components: deck of illustrated cards with matching pairs and one unmatched card for elimination play
• Play time: short rounds suitable for 5–20 minutes per game depending on group size
• Player count: designed for multiple players; suitable for small groups and family gatherings

How to use

Shuffle the deck before each session. For Memo Raya, lay all cards face down in a grid and players take turns flipping two cards to find matching pairs, removing found pairs until all pairs are collected. For Black Peter, deal all cards to players, remove pairs from hands, then take turns drawing a card from a neighbor to try to form pairs; the player left holding the unmatched card associated with Black Peter is the loser of that round. Rules are straightforward and can be adapted for different age levels by changing grid size or play order.

Usage recommendations

Use on a flat, stable surface and keep cards dry and clean to preserve card quality. Supervise younger children to help with shuffling and pairing. To adjust difficulty, reduce the number of pairs for younger players or increase the grid size for a greater memory challenge. Store the deck in its box after play to maintain card edges and illustrations.