Memory Game in JavaScript | Interactive Matching Card Game

🎮 Overview The Memory Game is an interactive browser-based card matching game built using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It challenges players to test and improve their memory by flipping cards and finding all the matching pairs. The game tracks both time and number of moves, offering a fun and competitive experience.

🕹️ How to Play Start the Game:

When the page loads, all cards are displayed face down.

The timer starts automatically when the first card is flipped.

Flip Cards:

Click on any card to reveal its hidden symbol or image.

You can flip only two cards at a time.

Match Logic:

If the two flipped cards have the same symbol, they remain visible (matched).

If the cards do not match, they will flip back after a short delay.

Track Progress:

The top-right of the game shows:

Moves: Number of flip attempts (every 2 cards = 1 move).

Time: Duration since the first card was flipped.

Win the Game:

The game ends when all card pairs are matched.

Optionally, display a win message or restart option at the end.

Stop/Restart the Game:

Click the “Stop Game” button to reset the game board and timer.

📦 Features 4x4 card grid (16 cards / 8 matching pairs)

Randomized card layout on each game start

Timer and move counter

Clean, responsive UI

Visual feedback on matched/unmatched cards

Restart button to stop or reset the game

🧑‍💻 Technologies Used HTML5 – Structure of the game

CSS3 – Styling and layout

JavaScript (Vanilla) – Game logic, timer, shuffling, and interaction

🚀 How to Run the Game Download or clone the repository.

Open the index.html file in any modern web browser.

No installation or setup required.

🔧 Customization Ideas You can extend or customize the game with:

Sound effects for matches/mismatches

Difficulty levels (grid size, timer limits)

Player score leaderboard

Emoji or image-based card faces

Save progress using LocalStorage

✅ Best For JavaScript beginners learning DOM manipulation

Small web game projects

Memory training & cognitive practice

Fun browser mini-games