How to Play Click the Pair
Click the Pair is a quick emoji matching game you can play right in your browser. Press Start and a grid of twelve emoji tiles appears. Ten of the tiles are one of a kind, and exactly two are the same. Find the two matching emojis and click them both to score a point. A fresh grid appears straight away, so keep going.
Each round lasts 60 seconds. Every pair you find adds one point to your score. If you click a tile that is not part of the pair, it shakes red and you lose 2 seconds, so guessing costs you. When the timer reaches zero you see your score and your best score, and you can play again or share your result with a friend.
There are two ways to play. The Daily challenge gives everyone the same set of boards each day, and you get one try. Play on consecutive days to build a streak, then share your result to see how your friends compare. Free play deals fresh random boards every round, as many times as you like.
The game works with touch, a mouse or a keyboard. On a keyboard, use Tab or the arrow keys to move between tiles and press Enter or Space to select one.
Tips to Find Pairs Faster
- Scan the whole grid. Sweep your eyes across each row instead of studying one tile at a time. The repeat often jumps out once you have seen everything.
- Look for color first. Two tiles with the same strong color are worth a second look before you compare shapes.
- Skip the guessing. A wrong click costs 2 seconds, which is usually more time than a careful second look takes.
- Keep your pointer close. Hold your cursor or thumb over the grid so you can click the moment you spot the pair.
- Slow down after 10 points. Later grids mix in similar emojis, like several fruits or animals, so check the details.
Why Play Brain Games Like This?
Short puzzle games are an easy way to take a break. A round of Click the Pair lasts one minute, so it fits into a coffee break, a bus ride or the gap between two tasks. There is only one rule to learn, and every round gives you a clear goal: beat your last score.
Many people enjoy the focus that a spot-the-match game asks for. You look closely, react quickly and get instant feedback. We make no health or medical claims about the game. It is meant to be fun, with a bit of friendly competition against yourself or your friends.
FAQ
Is Click the Pair free to play?
Yes. Click the Pair is completely free. There is nothing to buy, no account to create and nothing to download. The site is supported by advertising.
Does it work on phones and tablets?
Yes. The game runs in any modern mobile browser on iPhone, iPad and Android. The tiles are sized for thumbs, and it also works with a mouse or a keyboard on a computer.
What is the daily challenge?
Every day there is one set of Daily boards, the same for everyone. You get one try, your streak grows each day you play, and you can share your result with a colored strip that shows how quickly you found pairs. The daily resets at midnight in your time zone. Free play has unlimited rounds with new random boards.
How is the score counted?
You earn one point for every pair you find within the 60-second round. Clicking a tile that is not part of the pair takes 2 seconds off the clock.
Does the game get harder?
A little. After 10 pairs, the grid starts to include several emojis from the same group, such as a handful of fruits or animals, so the matching pair is harder to spot. For a tougher game from the very first board, try Hard Mode.
Can I play offline?
Yes, after your first visit. The game saves itself in your browser, so free play and the daily challenge keep working without a connection. On a phone you can also add Click the Pair to your home screen and open it like an app.
Are my scores and streak saved?
Your best score, your daily results and your streak are stored in your browser on this device. They may reset if you clear your browser data or play in a private window. If you choose to share a result, your message includes your score.
Add Click the Pair to Your Website
Teachers, bloggers and game sites are welcome to put Click the Pair on their own pages for free. Copy the code below and paste it into your page. The game runs inside a frame with no ads, no sign-up and nothing for your visitors to install.