About Moyako Memory
Moyako Memory is a fast, focused card-matching game designed to
exercise working memory and sustained attention. A grid of face-down
cards hides matching pairs; flip two at a time, remember what was
where, and clear the board. Three difficulty tiers change the grid
size — Easy (4×4, 8 pairs), Medium (5×6, 15 pairs) and Hard (6×8,
24 pairs). Sessions run 2 to 6 minutes and every clean board feeds
your daily streak.
How to Play
- Pick a difficulty tier and press Start Memory — every session starts with a short 3-second preview of all cards.
- Tap a face-down card to flip it. Tap a second card; if they match, both stay face-up.
- If they don't match, both flip back after a moment — your job is to remember what was where for when you return.
- Clear the board with as few flips as possible. The move counter and session clock both feed your final score.
- Hard mode adds a 2-second mismatch penalty to sharpen your recall-under-pressure.
Skills Used
- Working Memory — holding card positions in short-term store while you scan the board.
- Sustained Attention — staying on-task for 2 to 6 minutes without drifting.
- Pattern Recognition — linking the shape / colour / emoji to a previously seen position.
- Recall Speed — retrieving remembered positions faster on each replay.
Tips for Better Play
- Use the preview well — scan row-by-row rather than randomly, so you anchor positions in a grid-based mental map.
- Name what you see. Saying "red heart top-left" engages verbal memory alongside visual.
- When you find a match candidate, resist the urge to flip immediately — check if a third match is nearby.
- Play at tier edge. If Easy is too easy, move up. Slight challenge is where memory actually improves.
FAQ
Is Moyako Memory free? Yes. All three tiers and the daily streak are free.
How is the score calculated? Base points per match, time bonus, and a fewer-flips multiplier. Perfect recall (every flip a match) maximises the score.
Do the card images repeat across sessions? The symbol set rotates daily so you can't memorise a fixed board.
Can kids play? Yes — Easy mode uses simple animal icons suitable for ages 4+.
Moyako Games is a games platform operated by Hanalytic Limited (UK). Not a medical device, not a healthcare product, and not regulated as one. We do not diagnose, treat, prevent, or claim to improve any medical or cognitive condition. Game scores are self-tracking tools — not clinical measures. If you have concerns about your cognitive health, speak to a qualified healthcare professional. Methodology →
About Memory — how to play
About Moyako Memory
Moyako Memory is a fast, focused card-matching game: flip two cards
at a time, remember what's where, and clear the board. A grid of
face-down cards hides matching pairs. Three difficulty tiers change the grid
size — Easy (4×4, 8 pairs), Medium (5×6, 15 pairs) and Hard (6×8,
24 pairs). Sessions run 2 to 6 minutes and every clean board feeds
your daily streak.
How to Play
- Pick a difficulty tier and press Start Memory — every session starts with a short 3-second preview of all cards.
- Tap a face-down card to flip it. Tap a second card; if they match, both stay face-up.
- If they don't match, both flip back after a moment — your job is to remember what was where for when you return.
- Clear the board with as few flips as possible. The move counter and session clock both feed your final score.
- Hard mode adds a 2-second mismatch penalty for an extra challenge.
Skills Used
- Memory — holding what you have just seen in mind while you act
- Attention — staying on task and noticing the details that matter
- Recall — bringing back something you saw a moment ago
Tips for Better Play
- Use the preview well — scan row-by-row rather than randomly, so you anchor positions in a grid-based mental map.
- Name what you see. Saying "red heart top-left" pairs a word with the picture.
- When you find a match candidate, resist the urge to flip immediately — check if a third match is nearby.
- Play at tier edge. If Easy is too easy, move up. Slight challenge is the sweet spot.
FAQ
Is it free? Yes — every difficulty tier and your daily streak are free.
How is the score calculated? Base points per match, time bonus, and a fewer-flips multiplier. Perfect recall (every flip a match) maximises the score.
Do the card images repeat across sessions? The symbol set rotates daily so you can't memorise a fixed board.
Can kids play? Yes — Easy mode uses simple animal icons suitable for ages 4+.