Review games
Memory Match
Students flip cards two at a time to find matching pairs, such as a word and its definition.
Online classroom game
Memory Match Game
A free online memory matching game for the classroom. Match words to definitions, math facts to answers or vocabulary to translations. Play in teams on the board.
One pair per line: card A | card B, for example cat | gato or 6 Γ 7 | 42. Saved in this browser only. The share link carries your list inside it, so colleagues can open the same game without an account.
How to play memory match in class
- Choose a set of pairs or write your own: vocabulary and meanings, math facts, countries and capitals.
- Teams take turns calling out two card numbers. Click them to flip.
- A match scores a point and the team goes again. No match: the cards flip back and the next team plays.
- When every pair is found, the team with the most pairs wins.
It is the board version of the classic memory game, and it is great for ESL vocabulary and quick math fact practice.
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Frequently asked questions
How many pairs can I use?
Choose 6, 8 or 10 pairs per game. If your list is longer, a different random selection is used each round.
Can I play without teams?
Yes. Choose Whole class and the game counts moves instead, so the class can try to beat its own record.