# NFC-Enabled Memory Games Klang2's Music Memory Game Pairs Wooden Pieces with a Smartphone for Play By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-09-30 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memory-game References: [nfcw](https://www.nfcw.com/2020/09/29/368237/klang2-launches-music-memory-game-with-nfc/) & [klang2](https://klang2.com/) German start-up Klang2 (pronounced Klangquadrat) is introducing a modern take on [traditional memory games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memento-memory-game) with wooden sound squares equipped with NFC chips that can be used with a smartphone and a companion app. The game challenges players to put their minds to work by [matching music clips, notes and songs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heardlepedia), as well as animal sounds and place names. Thanks to the simplicity of the game, there's the potential for hundreds of different variations of the game to be played. As well as offering entertainment and a fun way for people to put their memory to the test, Klang2 helps players develop a variety of skills, including [concentration, auditory perception and awareness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brainblink-brainblink), plus it helps to strengthen the relationship between auditory and spatial learning. Image Credit: Klang2 ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nfc-enabled Memory Games:** Incorporating NFC technology into memory games provides a modern twist and enhances the interactive and educational experience. - **Mobile Gaming and Education:** Developing mobile apps that combine gaming and education creates opportunities to engage and educate users in an interactive and enjoyable manner. - **Multisensory Learning Experiences:** Integrating sound, touch, and visual elements in learning games offers a more immersive and effective way to stimulate cognitive skills and learning. ### Where This Applies - **Education Technology:** Applying NFC technology and gamification in educational tools and apps can revolutionize the way students learn and retain information. - **Mobile App Development:** Opportunities exist for app developers to design and create innovative mobile games that merge entertainment and education. - **Toy and Game Manufacturing:** Adding NFC technology to traditional toys and games can create new product offerings that appeal to tech-savvy children and parents. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Memory Challenging Food Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/match-up-memory-game-snack-pack.md) - [Family-Friendly Matching Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recollect.md) - [Cognitive Break Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memory-game1.md) - [NFC-Enabled Building Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/educational-building-blocks.md) - [Memory Reward Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airtime-puzzle.md) - [Memory Trainer Exercises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sumemory.md) - [Challenging Sensory Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quick-pops.md) - [Intelligent Portable Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eifplay.md) - [NFC-Equipped Gaming Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gt-player.md)