# Instance Member

Data or a method that belongs to each individual object.

## What is **Instance Member**?

An **instance member** belongs to each individual object. Two `Player` objects each have their own `Score`. Most properties and methods are instance members.

```csharp
var ana = new Player("Ana");
var ben = new Player("Ben");
ana.AddPoints(5); // only Ana's Score changes
```

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Updated: September 27, 2026

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