Why memory games matter
- Working memory: holding “where was the pig?” in mind is a skill children use for everything from instructions to reading.
- Attention: watching each card carefully.
- Patience: a miss just turns the cards back; nothing is lost.
Memory
Memory games for kids
Memory Match is the classic pairs game, made for little ones. The youngest start with four big cards and a short peek at all of them; as they get better, the board grows to twelve cards and the peek goes away.
- Works offline
- No ads
- Kid lock
The game
Free to try, no sign-up. Works on any phone, tablet or computer.
Try it free ▶Questions from parents
How many cards are there?
Four for the youngest, then six, eight and twelve. The game moves up after two smooth rounds and back down after two tricky ones.
Does it really work with no wifi?
Yes. Open it once on wifi and everything is stored on the device: about 100 KB, smaller than a single photo. After that every game works in airplane mode, in the car or anywhere without a signal. The grown-ups screen shows "Ready for offline ✓" when it is.
Are there ads or in-app purchases?
No ads, ever, and nothing a child can buy. Unlocking is done by a grown-up in the locked grown-ups area, once, with no subscription.
Can my child leave the game by accident?
Leaving a game needs a long press on the home button, and the grown-ups area needs a 2-second hold plus tapping 1, 2, 3. Most phones and tablets can also pin an app to the screen in their settings (often called screen pinning or guided access).