Memory game
Matching Pairs
Look closely. In a few seconds, every card flips face down.
Memorize the board on the big screen, then find every matching pair on your phone before time runs out. Each match scores, every wrong pair costs a few points!
- 1–30 players
- About 5 min
- Ages 5+
- Play on your phone
Free, no sign-up. Open it on a TV or laptop and everyone joins from their phone.
The idea
What is Matching Pairs?
The classic memory card game, played by everyone at once. The big screen shows the whole board face up for a few seconds. Then the cards flip over, and everyone has to find the pairs on their own phone, using only what they remember. Each match scores 100 points, but every wrong pair costs 10, so guessing has a price. Pick animals, objects, flags, numbers or a random mix.
Step by step
How to play Matching Pairs
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The host picks the board size (4×4 up to 6×6), the card set, the time per round and the number of rounds.
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The whole board appears face up on the big screen for 8 to 20 seconds, depending on its size. Memorize it!
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The cards flip over. Tap two cards on your phone to turn them face up.
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A match scores 100 points and stays open. A wrong pair costs 10 points and flips back.
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Clear your board before the timer runs out. The highest score wins.
How many players?
1–30
players
Everyone plays their own board on their own phone at the same time, so it works for any group size, from a solo practice to a full classroom.
Tips & tricks
How to win at Matching Pairs
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Don't try to remember everything. Pick one row or one corner and remember it well.
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Say the pairs in your head, like "dog top left, dog bottom right".
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Wrong guesses cost points, so if you have no idea, tap a card you remember first.
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A wrong pair still tells you two cards. Use that for your next turn.
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Start with 4×4 to warm up. 6×6 with flags is a real challenge.
Where it shines
Perfect for…
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Parties
Great fit
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Family time
Great fit
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Classrooms
Great fit
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Work teams
Not the best pick
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Video calls
Best in the same room
Questions
Matching Pairs FAQ
How is Matching Pairs scored?
Each match is worth 100 points and each wrong pair costs 10 points. Your score never drops below 0.
What cards can we play with?
Animals, objects, country flags, numbers, or a random mix.
Is Matching Pairs good for young kids?
Yes. A 4×4 board with animals is perfect for little ones, and bigger boards challenge older players.
Do players need to download an app?
No. Players scan the QR code on the host screen with their phone camera and play in the browser. No app, no account.
Is it free?
Yes, every game on Grouparty is free to play.
Ready to play Matching Pairs?
Open a room, put it on the big screen and share the QR code. You'll be playing in under a minute.