Vivid Memories
2–4 players • ages 13+ • Matthew Dunstan • 2022
- Designer
- Matthew Dunstan · Brett J. Gilbert
- Publisher
- Floodgate Games · Matagot
- First published
- 2022
- Players
- 2–4 players
- Age
- 13+
How it plays
Vivid Memories plays 2–4 players and is recommended for ages 13 and up.
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Where it came from
Vivid Memories was published in 2022 by Floodgate Games, emerging as a central title in their catalog of accessible yet thoughtful hobby games. Designed by Matthew Dunstan, the game focuses on the abstract concept of memory formation, tasking players with constructing a network of nodes to capture 'vivid' moments. The title was developed to offer a tactile experience that balances engine-building mechanics with spatial reasoning, providing a meditative gameplay loop that mirrors the ephemeral nature of recollections.
The visual identity and design language of the game were crafted to evoke a dreamlike, introspective atmosphere, moving away from high-conflict themes common in tabletop gaming. Dunstan, a prolific designer known for his versatile mechanical contributions to the hobby, aimed to create a system where the board state feels like a personal scrapbook. Upon its release, the game was generally received as a polished, medium-weight experience that appeals to players who enjoy puzzle-like optimization combined with an evocative, artistic presentation.
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About Vivid Memories
Vivid Memories is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–4 players • ages 13+ • Matthew Dunstan • 2022. The catalog entry lists engine building as its mechanic. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play Vivid Memories?
Vivid Memories is a board game for 2–4 players. The catalog entry lists engine building as its mechanic. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Vivid Memories for?
Vivid Memories is built for 2–4 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
What age is Vivid Memories for?
Vivid Memories lists a minimum age of 13. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who designed Vivid Memories?
Vivid Memories was designed by Matthew Dunstan and Brett J. Gilbert. It's published by Floodgate Games and Matagot. The catalog gives its publication year as 2022.
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