Memory Pairs
Memory Pairs is a classic concentration game with a dark, tidy look. Every card hides a food picture, like a pear or a croissant, and every picture is printed on a pair of cards somewhere on the board. You turn over two per move and rely on your memory to bring partners together.
Three board sizes let you go from a quick warm-up to a real memory workout. There is no download or account, so it is easy to play on a Chromebook during a break, and a round on the smallest board takes only a minute or two.
How to play Memory Pairs
All cards start face down. Pick one to turn it over, then pick a second. If the two pictures match, both stay face up, tinted and outlined in green. If not, they flip back after a short pause, and you cannot open another card until they do.
Every pair of flips counts as one move. The timer starts with your first flip and stops when the last pair is found, and a short note then reports how many moves and seconds you needed.
Choose 4x4, 6x6 or 8x8 from the menu under the board, which gives 8, 18 or 32 pairs. Changing the size deals new cards at once, while the New game button gives a fresh shuffle at the size you already have.
Controls
| Action | Keyboard | Mouse | Touch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turn a card | Tab to a card, then Enter or Space | Click a card | Tap a card |
| Shuffle a new board | — | Click New game | Tap New game |
| Choose board size | — | Pick 4x4, 6x6 or 8x8 | Pick 4x4, 6x6 or 8x8 |
| Help window | Esc or Q to close | Click ? man | Tap ? man |
Tips
- Early in a round, flip cards you have never seen. Each new card adds information you can use later.
- Go across the board in rows instead of jumping around. A steady pattern makes positions easier to recall.
- Recognize the picture on your opening flip? Use the second flip on its partner straight away.
- Matched pairs share a tint color. Remembering a color can jog your memory about a card that was only face up briefly.
- Decide what you are chasing this round. Moving fast lowers your time, but slowing down usually saves moves.
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Questions
Does Memory Pairs keep my best time?
Yes. Your fastest finish for each board size is saved in your browser and shown next to the timer. It stays as long as you do not clear the site data.
Can I play Memory Pairs with only a keyboard?
Yes. Use Tab to move between cards and Enter or Space to flip the one in focus. Focus returns to the same card after each flip, so you do not lose your place.
How many pairs are on the biggest board?
The 8x8 board has 64 cards, which makes 32 pairs. The 6x6 board has 18 pairs, and 4x4 has 8.
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