This was my second shot at creating a game using Microsoft’s new XNA Framework:

A memory game is my project of choice whenever i learn a new language or technology - C# in this case. Memory games require you to learn loops, arrays, random numbers, input control, game states, branching statements … many of the basic building blocks of simple game construction.

The biggest challenge with this project, aside from the syntax, was making the controls respond properly. Since the “update” code is in a loop that runs every billionth of a second or whatever, you’d push the control stick and the game cursor would fly to the end of the row of cards at lightning speed. i eventually came up with a delay condition to make it behave properly, but the control still needs work.

The project is super simple, but if you think you could learn from it, grab the source code here.