This is a very simple, award winning game for players aged 3 to 6. The game consists of a 3-D ark, 2 rain cloud cards, & 20 pairs of animal cards. The object of the game is to make matching pairs of all your animal cards & then pick up a rain cloud card to make the ark sail away. The ark is placed in the centre of the table, & the two rain cloud cards are put to one side. The animal cards are divided into two identical piles (each pile containing one of each animal) One set of animal cards, along with both the rain cloud cards, is spread face downwards on the table. The other pile is divided between all the players, who place the cards face upwards in front of them. Players take it in turn to turn over one of the cards on the table & try to match it with on eof the animals in front of them, if so, that pair of cards is posted into the ark & play moves to another player. If it doesnt match any of that players animals, the card is returned face down to the same position on the table & the next player takes their turn. Once a player has posted all their animal pairs into the ark they must try to find a raincloud on their next goes, at which point they can post the raincloud, send the ark out & win the game! There are many other ways of expanding the play value of this game, the cards. Can be used as a simple pairs memory game, & children. Can be encouraged to name the animals & talk about them. where they live, what sounds they make, what colours they are. The game is made from sturdy recycled board, so will last for many years, & children will love the cheerful illustrations & bright colours. The game can be played by 2 to 4 players. A. Noahs ark memory game! Great fun for kids! Pair up the matching animals & post them into the big 3-D. Noahs ark, then find the rain cloud to make the ark sail away! Links with Early Learning Goals in Personal, Social & Emotional Development, & Communication, Language & Literacy. Gold award winning game. For 2-4 players. Noahs Ark memory game With 3-D Ark Beautiful animal illustrations. For 2-4 players, aged 3 to 6 Encourages maths skills.