About the Knights Spot the Difference Game
Swords, shields, castles and dragons — our knights memory game is a medieval adventure for young squires and seasoned players alike. Don your armour and match your way to glory.
What's on the Knights boards
The pictures the two boards are built from — 12 in all: ⚔️ Swords🛡️ Shield🏰 Castle🐉 Dragon👑 Crown🇦🇹 Banner🏹 Bow🐴 Steed⚜️ Fleur-de-Lis🪖 Helmet🗡️ Dagger🌹 Rose
Study tip: scan the left board in the same order every time — top-left to bottom-right — and check its twin against that order. The difference between swords and shield is easy to spot; a missing castle in the wrong corner is not, unless your scan is systematic.
How to memorise a genre board
Genre decks are trope checklists. Every item is something you have watched a hundred times — the proposal scene, the plot twist, the cosy rain on the window. Memorise each tile by naming its trope out loud, and the board turns into a film quiz you are having with yourself.
Sequence them into a watchlist. Romantic-comedy beats, heist beats, horror beats: the items almost sort themselves into a story order. One run through the order and recall becomes a matter of "what comes next", which your memory does effortlessly.
How to Play
- Press Start. Two boards appear, looking identical.
- Compare them tile by tile — one has been swapped for something different.
- Tap the changed tile, on either board, before the timer runs out.
- Each round adds more tiles and less time. Three misses ends the run.
Fun Facts About Knights
- Medieval knights began training at age 7 as pages, then squires at 14.
- Knight armour could weigh up to 25 kilograms.
- The code of chivalry was a real code of conduct for medieval knights.
- Knights were often granted land in exchange for military service to their lord.
Genre deck questions
Do I need to know the shows and films to enjoy this?
Not at all — the pictures carry the meaning, and recognising the tropes is a bonus, not a requirement. Fans get an extra layer; everyone else gets a well-designed matching game.
Which board should a superfan pick?
Whichever genre they argue about most. Recognition is fast when you love the material, which is why superfans should jump straight to the hard board and defend their honour.