It is similar to a simple game of "Concentration" but with the addition of game boards. All cards are laid face down. Players each have their own "Ark" game board to fill with different categories, such as wood, tar, animals, people and food. Players take turns turning over 2 cards at a time. When their chosen cards match, those 2 cards are placed on their "Ark" in the proper category space! If the chosen cards don't match, those cards get turned face down again for another player's turn. Players will try to remember which cards were previously shown and which animal, person, etc were revealed so that they can make their own match. The goal is to be the first person with a filled "Ark"! The game boards were designed to be the dimensions of the ark and contain a scriptural quote for each category. Old and young enjoy playing this simple game that is different each time you play it!