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About ASCII Memory Match

Play ASCII Memory free in your browser — a 4×4 card-matching memory game rendered entirely in text. Find all 8 pairs in as few moves as possible. Tracks moves and time.

How to play memory

  1. Click or tap a card to flip it face-up.
  2. Flip a second card — if the symbols match, both stay open.
  3. If they don't match, both flip back after a moment.
  4. Find all 8 pairs to clear the board.
  5. Track your moves and time — try to beat your own best.

Controls

Keyboard

  • R — restart
  • SPACE — restart after win

Touch / mobile

  • Tap a card to flip it
  • Tap anywhere after win to restart

Scoring

Each pair of card flips counts as 1 move. Goal: minimize moves and elapsed time to clear all 8 pairs.

FAQ

How many cards are there?
16 cards in a 4×4 grid — 8 pairs to find.
Can I change the difficulty?
The grid is currently fixed. A larger grid (6×6) is a likely future addition.

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