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Memory Match is a free card matching memory game that plays instantly in your browser on phones, tablets and computers, with no download, sign-up or ads. Find every pair of matching symbols by turning over two cards per move, in as few moves as possible.

Memory Match at a glance
What it isCard matching memory game
GoalFind every pair of matching symbols by turning over two cards per move, in as few moves as possible
ModesBoards of 4×3 (6 pairs), 4×4 (8 pairs) and 6×5 (15 pairs); move counter, timer and best result per board
ControlsTap or click a card; arrow keys and Enter or Space
Players1
PriceFree, no ads, no sign-up, no download
Works onPhones, tablets and computers, in any modern browser

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The classic pairs game

All the cards start face down. Turn two over: matching symbols stay up, different ones turn back. The fewer moves you need to uncover every pair, the better your memory has worked. The symbols are drawn in your browser: suns, moons, leaves, fish and more, each with its own colour.

How to use fewer moves

  • Turn a new card first. When you are unsure, the first card of a move should be one you have not seen. If it matches something you remember, you get the pair for free.
  • Sweep in order. Turning cards row by row makes their positions easier to remember than jumping around.
  • Say it in your head. Naming the symbol and its place (“moon, top left”) helps the memory stick.
  • Don’t rush. Time only breaks ties; the move count is your score.

Three sizes, one goal

Start on the 4×3 board, move to the classic 4×4, and take on 6×5 when you want a challenge with fifteen pairs.

How to play Memory Match

  1. 1

    Turn over two cards

    Tap or click a card to turn it face up, then a second one. With a keyboard, move with the arrow keys and press Enter or Space.

  2. 2

    Keep the pairs

    If the two cards show the same symbol they stay face up. If not, they turn back over after a moment.

  3. 3

    Remember what you saw

    Every card you turn shows you where a symbol is. Use it to find its twin later in fewer moves.

  4. 4

    Find every pair

    The game ends when all the pairs are face up. Your score is the number of moves and the time; fewer moves is better.

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Frequently asked questions

What counts as a move?

One move is turning over two cards. A perfect game, with no wrong guesses at all, takes as many moves as there are pairs, for example 8 moves on the 4×4 board.

Which board size should I pick?

4×3 (6 pairs) is a quick warm-up and good for children. 4×4 (8 pairs) is the classic. 6×5 (15 pairs) is a real memory workout.

Is the best score saved?

Yes. The best result for each board, fewest moves first and then the fastest time, is kept in your browser on this device.

Is Memory Match good for brain training?

Matching games exercise short-term visual memory and concentration. Try to beat your move count rather than your time, and play the larger board as you improve.

Can I play with the keyboard?

Yes. Arrow keys move between the cards and Enter or Space turns one over. A screen reader announces each symbol and every pair found.

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