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How to Play Memory Pairs

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How to play Memory Pairs

Start Memory Pairs in your browser at QTHCC. Match all eight pairs. Your result is the number of two-card turns used. The page pairs the game with observe, then act, an example and answers about this edition.

Observe, then act

Look at the full play area and read the status message. Make a deliberate choice and compare the outcome with your expectation.

Your goal

Match all eight pairs. Your result is the number of two-card turns used.

Step by step

  1. Turn over any face-down card.
  2. Choose a second card. Equal symbols stay visible.
  3. Unequal cards turn back after a short pause.
  4. Continue until every pair is visible.

Controls

Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.

A useful example

Seeing a star at the top left and another star in the bottom row gives you a matching pair on a later turn.

Watch out for this

You cannot turn a third card while a mismatched pair is still being shown.

Common questions

What is included in this edition?

Turn over cards to find eight pairs of matching symbols. Compare a new card with the positions you have already seen.

Which controls should I use?

Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.

Can you show a concrete example?

Seeing a star at the top left and another star in the bottom row gives you a matching pair on a later turn.

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