How many cards are in a game?

A standard round uses sixteen cards, making eight pairs to find.

Is a memory game good for children?

Yes. It is simple to understand, has no time pressure, and rewards attention rather than reflexes.

What counts as a move?

Every pair of cards you flip counts as one move, whether or not they match.

Memory Match Game

Flip cards two at a time and pair every match in the fewest moves you can manage.

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Memory Match

Flip cards two at a time and pair every match in the fewest moves you can manage.

Starts in your browser. Instructions are below.

Controls

Keyboard and mouse: Click a card to flip it. Tab and Enter also work for keyboard players.
Touch: Tap a card to flip it, then tap a second card.

Scoring and how to win

The board holds 8 pairs of symbols. Every time you flip two cards, that counts as 1 move.
Matching cards stay face up. Non-matching cards flip back after a short pause.
You win when all 8 pairs are found. A perfect game takes 8 moves; under 16 is a strong result.

How to play Memory Match

01Click or tap any card to flip it face up.
02Flip a second card. If the two match they stay up; if not, both flip back.
03Clear the whole board, then try again to beat your move count.

About Memory Match

Memory match, also called Concentration, is a pure recall exercise. Every failed pair still gives you information, so a careful player improves quickly across a single game rather than relying on luck.

The usual technique is to work through the board in a fixed reading order instead of clicking at random. That way each new flip is next to positions you already know, and you can convert a near-miss into a match on the very next turn.

Frequently asked questions

How many cards are in a game?: A standard round uses sixteen cards, making eight pairs to find.
Is a memory game good for children?: Yes. It is simple to understand, has no time pressure, and rewards attention rather than reflexes.
What counts as a move?: Every pair of cards you flip counts as one move, whether or not they match.