The classic pairs game
Memory match is the card memory game many of us played as children, now with eight clear symbols and a move counter. It is a gentle way to warm up your short-term memory, and a game takes about a minute.
How to play Memory Match
- Sixteen cards lie face down, eight matching pairs.
- Flip two cards. If they match, they stay face up.
- If they do not match, they turn back over. Remember where they were.
- Find all pairs. Fewer moves is a better score.
Memory Match tips
Explore in order
Flip unknown cards row by row early on. A system makes positions much easier to remember.
Use the first card as a probe
Flip a new card first. If you have seen its partner, go straight to it; if not, you have learned one more card.
Say what you see
Naming each symbol and its spot in your head ("star, top left") helps it stick.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good score?
The best possible game is 8 moves, which takes luck. Finishing in 12 to 16 moves is very good.
Is this the same game as Concentration or Pairs?
Yes. The card memory game goes by many names, including Concentration, Pairs and Match Up.
Is my best score saved?
Yes, your lowest number of moves is saved in your browser on this device.
