Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-108.14.43.159-20190520025918/@comment-35914677-20190520092948

Yes, once you get to having to make 18 pairs in the time allowed, it's almost impossible unless you have a photographic memory. I've unashamedly made myself a tool which never fails me. I created a simple grid in Word, which I print copies of and keep handy for when I'm forced to play it. I use an eyeglass to turn the cards over and quickly take the picture then pause. I then match any pairs that are together and link them on the paper grid. I then pair up about ten items and number1 to 10 or whatever (doesn't matter how long you take), then unpause and match them pause again and strike through them on the grid. Unpause and repeat. I usually end up with about 15 seconds to spare.

Here's my grid: