Memory Match

Moves: 0 of 20

Pairs: 0 of 8

Mitsy's honey jar

0 of 10 spoonfuls

Win a game and Mitsy gets some honey.

Handbook and rules

Game guide and details

Everything you need to know about Memory Match.

About Memory Match

Memory Match is a quiet game of concentration. Sixteen cards lie face down, hiding eight pairs of woodland pictures. Your job is to turn the cards over two at a time and find every pair. It is the classic pairs game, also known as concentration.

There is no clock. You have 20 moves, which is plenty if you pay attention.

  • Classic pairs
  • Free to play
  • Phone, tablet and computer

How to play

  1. Tap or click a card to turn it over.
  2. Tap or click a second card. If the two pictures match, both stay face up.
  3. If they don't match, they turn back over after a moment. Try to remember where each picture was.
  4. Find all eight pairs within 20 moves. Each pair of cards you turn over counts as one move.
  5. If you run out of moves, Mitsy gives you a sweet worth three extra moves next round, and you try again with a fresh shuffle.

Mitsy's cosy tips

Friendly hints for Memory Match

  • Turn over your first cards in a steady order, such as along the top row, to build a mental map.
  • Name the pictures quietly, like "hedgehog, top right". It helps you recall them.
  • Once you have seen one half of a pair, go looking for its partner before you explore new cards.
  • Mitsy's tip: if you feel stuck, take a slow breath and look over the whole board. There is no rush.

Frequently asked questions

Simple answers for a calm play session

What is a good score?

Finishing within 20 moves wins, and eight is the fewest possible. Your best result is kept on this device.

What is the honey jar?

A win gives Mitsy honey: three spoonfuls for 12 moves or fewer, two for 16 or fewer, otherwise one. Ten fill the jar.

Can I turn the sound off?

Yes. Use the speaker button above the board. Your choice is remembered.

Does the game save my progress?

Only your best score, honey jar and sound setting, in your browser. Nothing is sent to us.

Do I need to download anything or sign up?

No. It runs in your browser, with no accounts.

Is this a memory card game?

Yes. It is the classic pairs game, sometimes called concentration, played with eight pairs of woodland pictures and a gentle move limit.

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