Mischievous Pairs: Match Cards Alone or with a Friend
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What is Mischievous Pairs?
You turn the face-down cards over two at a time and pair up the ones that match. Later levels ask for groups of three instead of two, and the board keeps growing. There is also a two-player mode for taking turns with a friend on the same device.
How to play
Click a card, look at the picture underneath, then click a second one. A match stays face up, while a mismatch flips back over and play carries on. Some levels want three identical cards rather than two. Clear the whole board before the clock runs out and you move on, otherwise you retry the same level. In two-player mode the players alternate, and whoever finds a match scores and takes another turn.
Controls
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Left click | Flip a card |
| Tap | Touch a card on a phone to flip it |
| Menu buttons | Choose a level and switch between one and two players |
Tips
- Open the cards row by row rather than at random, because an orderly sweep is much easier to remember.
- Even a failed pair is worth noting, since those two positions are free information next turn.
- On the three-card levels, slow down once you have two and make sure you really know where the third is.
- In two-player mode watch what your opponent turns over, then use those positions when the turn comes back.
Frequently asked questions
Can two people play on one computer?
Yes, the menu has a two-player mode where players take turns flipping cards on the same screen.
Do the levels get harder?
Yes, the card count climbs as you go and some levels ask for groups of three instead of pairs.
Is it suitable for small children?
It rests entirely on matching pictures and needs no reading, and the first levels start with few cards, so younger players cope well.