The first player chooses a shaker, shakes it, then selects another one to try to find the matching sound. If he gets it right, he keeps the 2 shakers and gets another turn. If not, the next player takes a turn. Game is over when all the shakers have been matched. Pictures on the bottom of shakers help players confirm a match. A clever sound discrimination & memory game, and the different shakers add variety to rhythm band too! 16 wood shakers (2½") in a wooden game board. Ages 3 and up