Oyster Matching Game

For a quick round

Both Memory Match and Speed Round work great with fewer pairs. If you're playing on a tight oyster-bar table or just want something quick and fun, trim the deck down. (5 pairs is plenty to have a good time!)

Note: when playing in public spaces or at a restaurant/bar, please be mindful of your surroundings, other guests, and staff.

More than 6 players?

Once you get to 7 or 8 people, everyone ends up grabbing fewer cards. We recommend splitting into teams — four teams of two, or two teams of four, whatever works for your group.

Give them nicknames

Beyond just memorizing the visuals, our playtesters found that giving each oyster a nickname really helped — things like "Gabi-Gabi," "Chestnut-chan," or "The Tasty One." Get creative and name them whatever feels right. ♡ Comparing everyone's nicknames afterward is half the fun.

Afterward, go eat some actual oysters!

While you play, and definitely after, you're going to want real oysters. Go get some! Oyster Matching Game exists, in no small part, to send more customers to oyster bars. That's the business model. (｀・ω・´)ｷﾘｯ

Playing solo

Spread every oyster card across the table and just... look at them. When you don't have the time or the budget to actually go eat oysters, this is a surprisingly effective substitute. Ahh, my eyes are happy. ♡ (You'll probably end up going to eat real ones anyway, lol.)