Memory Match
Flip cards and find every pair.
How to play Memory Match
Goal: Find all 8 matching pairs.
- 1Flip two cards per turn.
- 2If they match, they stay face up.
- 3If not, they flip back. Remember where they were.
- 4Finish in as few moves as you can.
On a computer
Click a card
On a phone
Tap a card
Play Memory Match free. Flip cards, remember where each picture is and match all the pairs in as few moves as possible.
About Memory Match
Memory Match is a card matching game. Sixteen cards lie face down, hiding eight pairs of drawn symbols. You flip two cards per turn. If they match they stay face up, and if not they flip back, so you have to remember where each symbol was.
Matching games like this are often called Concentration or Pairs and have been played with ordinary playing cards for generations. They are a common first game for kids and a gentle workout for adults, because they train short term visual memory.
Our free version tracks your moves and saves your best result, so you can try to finish in fewer turns each time. The cards are large and easy to tap on phones, and a round only takes a couple of minutes.
Because the cards are shuffled every game, you can never memorize a layout ahead of time. That keeps every round fresh. Families often play it together on a tablet by taking turns, with each person flipping two cards and counting their own matches, which turns the solo game into a friendly contest.
Memory Match tips and strategy
- Flip cards in a steady pattern, such as row by row, so it is easier to remember positions.
- Say the symbol and its location in your head, for example 'star, top left'.
- When the first card of a turn is new, use the second flip on another unknown card to learn more.
- When the first card matches one you have seen, go straight for that remembered card.
- Do not waste turns re-flipping cards you already know unless you are making a match.
- A perfect game takes 8 moves, which needs luck. Around 12 to 16 moves is a strong score.
Memory Match FAQ
Is Memory Match good for memory?
It exercises short term visual memory and attention, which is why it is popular for kids and adults. It is a fun practice, not a medical treatment.
What is a good score in Memory Match?
Finishing all 8 pairs in about 12 to 16 moves is very good. Your best score is saved on your device.
Is this game good for kids?
Yes. The rules are simple, there is no timer, and the symbols are colorful and easy to tell apart.
Can I play on a tablet?
Yes. Tap the cards to flip them. It works in any browser on phones, tablets and computers.
Can two people play Memory Match together?
The game counts moves for one player, but you can easily take turns on one device and count your own pairs.