How to Play Memory Card Game Online

4 min read · Free to play on Boardly · 2–4 players

What You Need

1Start the gameAll cards are placed face-down in a grid. The grid size depends on the difficulty level you chose.
2Flip two cardsOn your turn, click any card to reveal it, then click a second card. Both cards are visible to all players for a moment.
3Match or missIf the two cards match, you score a pair and get another turn. If they don't match, both flip back face-down and it's the next player's turn.
4Remember positionsThis is the skill — memorize where unmatched cards are so you can complete pairs on future turns.
5Win the gameWhen all pairs are found, the player with the most matches wins.

Boardly Memory has three difficulty levels that change the grid size and number of pairs.

Easy4×4 grid · 8 pairs

Quick games, playing with younger players, or learning the game

Medium4×6 grid · 12 pairs

Standard competitive play — the sweet spot for most groups

Hard5×6 grid · 15 pairs

Serious players who want a longer, more demanding game

💡 Look before you click
Don't rush your first flip. Take a moment to look at the whole board — a quick scan beats random clicking every time.
💡 Use the grid like a map
Mentally divide the grid into sections. Clear one section at a time — easier to track positions.
💡 Watch your opponents
When other players flip cards, you see them too. Their misses are hints about where pairs are hiding.
💡 Do not grab a pair the moment you find it
Once you know where a pair is, you can wait. Flipping a new card first gives you more information — then match the pair on the next turn.
💡 Play it safe when you are on a roll
Matching cards gives you another turn. When you are on a streak, pick pairs you are sure about rather than taking a guess that might end your turn.

Ready to test your memory?