Linear Algebra
Card Game
265 cards. 8 modules. One grid where every connection you explain earns points. Developed at Maastricht University's Department of Advanced Computing Sciences to learn about key concepts and surprising connections in Linear Algebra.
Card Game Milestones
From a classroom experiment to a globally shared open resource.
How to Play
Place cards, explain connections, earn points — the best explanation wins.
Draw Your Hand
Each player draws 6 cards from the shuffled deck. Cards contain definitions, theorems, or examples — each with a point value and directional bonus pips.
Place a Card
On your turn, place a card adjacent to any card already on the table — horizontally or vertically — building a shared grid of concepts.
Explain the Connection
Explain how your card relates to every neighbour in its row and column. The other players judge your reasoning — a solid justification earns points.
Score & Win
Earn points equal to the sum of all connected cards plus directional bonuses. First to 30 points triggers the final round — highest score wins.
Get the Game
Premium Edition
Pre-order · Physical
- 265 professionally printed cards
- High-quality box & card finish
- 73 extra cards vs Print & Play
- Ready to play out of the box
- 8 themed modules
- Scoreboard & rulebook included
- Full linear algebra curriculum
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Print & Play
Free · Digital
- 192 concept cards (PDF)
- Print at home on any printer
- Free & open-source (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
- 8 themed modules
- Scoreboard & rulebook included
- Full linear algebra curriculum
3 steps to play
Free & open — licensed under Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0