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Memory Match (also called Pairs, Concentration or Pelmanism) is the classic card matching game. All the cards lie face down. You turn over two at a time, trying to find pairs, and the cards turn back if they do not match, so you have to remember where everything is. It is a quick, relaxing game for children and a good brain workout for adults.
How to play Memory Match in four steps
- Choose a size. Easy has 8 pairs (16 cards), Medium 12 pairs (24 cards) and Hard 18 pairs (36 cards).
- Flip two cards. Tap one card, then another.
- Find a pair. A pair is two cards of the same rank and the same colour: for example the 7 of clubs and the 7 of spades, or the king of hearts and the king of diamonds. Pairs stay face up.
- Clear the table. Finish in as few moves as possible; your best score for each size is saved.
Tips for better memory
Work through the cards in a fixed order at the start, so you build a map in your head. Look at the position of each card for a moment longer than feels necessary. When you flip a card you have already seen, go for its twin straight away. Pairing by colour makes the game a bit trickier than matching only by rank, because there are two possible partners for each card.
What this table has
- Three sizes, a move counter and a timer.
- Personal best moves for each size, kept on this device.
- Your game is saved if you leave and come back.
Questions
What counts as a pair in this game?
Two cards with the same rank and the same colour, such as the 9 of hearts and the 9 of diamonds.
Is Memory Match good for children?
Yes. It is one of the best simple games for training short-term memory and concentration, and the Easy size is quick enough for young children.
What is a good score?
On Easy, finishing in 12 to 14 moves is excellent; the minimum possible is 8. On Hard, 30 moves or fewer is very good.
Is Memory Match the same as Concentration or Pairs?
Yes. It goes by many names, including Pelmanism, Pairs and Concentration.
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