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Memory Match

Flip cards to find matching pairs. Remember where each card is hidden!

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Flip two cards to find a match!
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About Memory Match

Memory Match (also called Concentration) is a classic card game with origins dating back to the 1960s. All cards are placed face-down in a grid. Players flip two cards per turn - if they match, the pair is removed and you score a point. If not, both cards flip back face-down. The challenge is to remember where unmatched cards are so you can pair them on a future turn.

Controls

  • Click / Tap a card - Flip it face up to reveal the emoji
  • Grid Size buttons - Switch between 4×4 (easy), 5×4 (medium), and 6×6 (hard)
  • New Game button - Shuffle and start a fresh game

How to Play

  • Click any face-down card to flip it and reveal the emoji.
  • Click a second card - if both cards show the same emoji, they match and stay face-up.
  • If they don't match, both cards flip back face-down after a brief pause.
  • Try to remember where each card is - use that knowledge to make matches on future turns.
  • Find all pairs to complete the board. Fewer moves = better score!
  • Your best move count is saved for each grid size.

Frequently Asked Questions

The standard board has 16 cards (8 pairs). Harder modes may use 24 or 36 cards. All cards start face-down and must be matched in pairs.
Score is typically measured in the number of moves taken. Matching all 8 pairs in 10 moves or fewer is excellent. The fewer moves, the better your memory performance.
Yes. Cards are shuffled randomly at the start of each new game, so memorizing positions from a previous game doesn't help in the next round.
Memory matching exercises spatial memory, concentration, and short-term recall. It is often used in cognitive training and educational settings for children and adults alike.