Origin and history of the First Matching game
Did you know that it was a grandfather of Swiss origin, Mr. Heinrich Hurter, who had the wonderful idea to invent the First matching game?
At the time, Mr. Hurter made a game for his grandchildren with magazine pictures. This game has been very successful among the Hurter family.
So, in 1957, William, one of Heinreich's children, proposed to Ravensburger, a German Company, the concept of the game invented by his father and, 2 years later, in 1959, the very first edition of the game was released, called Bilder Memory ®.
Since its creation, this game has been adapted in numerous versions on a variety of themes. Its fame has crossed the borders of many countries around the world. In 2019, the Ravensburger Memory ® celebrated its 60th anniversary!
Below you'll find some of the older editions that have marked the history of Ravensburger memory® game. If you'd like to find out more about vintage editions, take a look at our Original memory® Vintage games section.
Ravensburger's memory® marked a significant milestone in the history of board games, becoming a classic and leaving a lasting mark on the world of board games, both for its playability and for its role in promoting cognitive development and family fun. The success of this game inspired other memory-based games and activities. The game's basic mechanisms have also been adapted to digital formats, enabling it to reach a wider audience in the modern era.
Article published on march 20, 2020 / Last modified on september 5, 2023