Sport from the database
Memory Sport
Memory sport is a mind sport in which competitors memorise numbers, cards, words, names/faces or other tasks under time limits and recall them accurately. Scoring is based on amount, accuracy, error rate and speed.
Classification
Weitere Angaben
Rules and format
Die Grundlagen
Ziel
Memorise as much supplied information as possible in a short time and recall it accurately.
Teilnehmer
Individual competitors; online or team/event formats possible by organiser.
Teamgröße
Individual competitors; online or team/event formats possible by organiser.
Spielfeld
Quiet tournament room, desk/workstation or online platform with timer and recall input.
Dauer
Duration depends on game, round, heat, speech, dictation or tournament time control.
Wertung
Correct recalls count; errors, omissions and time decide by discipline and platform.
Gewinnbedingung
Victory comes by highest score, best time or match win under the memory format.
Ausrüstung
- timer
- task material or online platform
- recall sheets or input field
- pen
- quiet room
Wichtige Regelpunkte
- unauthorised aids
- communication outside the rules
- time violation
- wrong or incomplete answer/input
Regelquellen
Federations and sources
- World Memory Sports Council World Memory Sports Council · official-guide · medium
- Memory League Memory League · competition-platform · medium
- How to Get Started with Memory Sports Art of Memory · beginner-guide · medium