Free Christmas Memory Game You’ll Want to Play Again and Again

These Christmas Memory Game Cards are a great mix of festive fun, kid-friendly competition, and classic holiday charm. They’re magical for young kids, but older kids and adults love them too! It’s such an easy, no-fuss game for all ages!

Ready to “sleigh” your next family night?

Grab your cards, flip them over, and let the merry match-up begin!

The Objective of the Game

The goal is to use your memory skills to find and match pairs of holiday-themed cards. The player with the most matches at the end wins!

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Christmas Memory Game Supplies Needed

To play memory, collect the following items:

• Themed memory cards ((This free file is big. So, sign up using the specific sign-up below to snag the FREE cards). Or you can make your own using stickers).
• Prizes: Select small prizes for winners (ideas below!)

How to Play The Christmas Memory Game

Luckily, this game is easy to play!

1. Cut out your memory cards and mix them up well.

2. Lay all the memory cards face down in a grid on the table or floor.

3. Players Take Turns. Each player flips over two cards, trying to find a matching pair.

• If the cards match, the player keeps the pair and gets another turn.
• If they don’t match, the cards are flipped back over, and the next player takes their turn.

Players should pay attention to the cards revealed during other players’ turns to improve their chances of finding a match.

4. Continue until all pairs are found. The player with the most pairs wins!

Cute Game Prizes for All Ages

Some hosts choose to give fun prizes to winners. This makes the game even more exciting, while encouraging friendly competition.

Here are a few fun ideas:

• Coupons for a fun activity
• Holiday coloring book
• A Christmas picture book
• Fun holiday socks
• Privileges to turn on the Christmas lights for the next week
• Paint by Sticker Kids Christmas Book
• A front row seat in the car when you see Christmas lights
• Make Your Own Holiday Snow Globe Kit (could use as 3 different prizes)
• Best Kids Christmas Jokes Ever Book
• Winner picks the next Christmas movie night
• A free pass on chores the next day
• Gum
• Christmas tree stickers
• An I Spy Christmas page

Pro Tip: I like to print the cards on colored or white cardstock to make them more durable. This also ensures that you can’t see through the cards!

Christmas Memory Variation For Older Kids

For older kids and teens, make the game more challenging by adding Christmas trivia questions. Each player has to answer a question before flipping over their two cards.

More Holiday Fun You’ll Love…

Christmas is such a fun time to play, laugh, and connect. Don’t miss:

• Funny Christmas 5 Second Game
• Free Christmas Bingo
• Christmas Family Feud
• Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt
• Best Christmas Games for Groups

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