How can I make an array of JButtons?

[LuxoJr]

Hey everyone!

I have a quick question. I'm designing a 'Memory Game' and I have one class called Board that creates the cards for the game and holds the logic of the game. Here's what I have so far:

public class Board extends JPanel implements ActionListener{
  
   
    private int buttonsVisible;

    JButton button1, button2, button3, button4, button5, button6, 
            button7, button8, button9, button10, button11, button12, 
            button13, button14, button15, button16, button17, button18,
            button19, button20, button21, button22, button23, button24;
            
         
    
    public Board() {   
       
                
        this.setLayout(new GridLayout (4, 6, 0, 0));    
        
        
        button1 = new JButton(newIcon);
        this.add(button1);
        
        
        button2 = new JButton(newIcon);
        this.add(button2);
        
        button3 = new JButton(newIcon);
        this.add(button3);
        
        button4 = new JButton(newIcon);
        this.add(button4);
        
        button5 = new JButton(newIcon);
        this.add(button5);
        
        button6 = new JButton(newIcon);
        this.add(button6);
        
        button7 = new JButton(newIcon);
        this.add(button7);
        
        button8 = new JButton(newIcon);
        this.add(button8);
        
        button9 = new JButton(newIcon);
        this.add(button9);
        
        button10 = new JButton(newIcon);
        this.add(button10);
        
        button11 = new JButton(newIcon);
        this.add(button11);
        
        button12 = new JButton(newIcon);
        this.add(button12);
        
        button13 = new JButton(newIcon);
        this.add(button13);
        
        button14 = new JButton(newIcon);
        this.add(button14);
        
        button15 = new JButton(newIcon);
        this.add(button15);
        
        button16 = new JButton(newIcon);
        this.add(button16);
        
        button17 = new JButton(newIcon);
        this.add(button17);
        
        button18 = new JButton(newIcon);
        this.add(button18);
        
        button19 = new JButton(newIcon);
        this.add(button19);
        
        button20 = new JButton(newIcon);
        this.add(button20);
        
        button21 = new JButton(newIcon);
        this.add(button21);
        
        button22 = new JButton(newIcon);
        this.add(button22);
        
        button23 = new JButton(newIcon);
        this.add(button23);
        
        button24 = new JButton(newIcon);
        this.add(button24);
    
   
    }
}

Basically what I need to do is to store the above 24 buttons into an array, because I will be using an actionPerformed(ActionEvent e) method on all of them. I hope that makes sense :p
Is there a way I can do this? I tried using a for loop, but whenever I compile and run it, the cards don't seem to show up. Also, I have another class that creates the main game panel and implements the Board() constructor.

[Fubarable]

Yes, you not only can do this but should create a button array. Please show us your best attempt at doing this and any error messages, exceptions or misbehavior so we can better help you.

[LuxoJr]

Thank you :)