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Matching quiz maker
Make a matching game from any list of terms
Paste your terms and definitions and play Match right here: six pairs, one clock, and a second added for every wrong pair. Save them to play again any time.
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Paste your terms and play Match
Edit the example or paste your own terms and definitions, then clear the board as fast as you can. Six pairs a round, and a second added for every wrong pair.
8 pairs ready, 6 per round.
Free, no sign-up. Your list stays in your browser unless you choose to save it.
Keep your terms and play them any time
- Save them as a flashcard set in a free account
- Beat your best time, with a top-5 leaderboard for the set
- Play Pixel Dash, Block Drop or a live Quiz Battle with the same cards
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Matching quiz maker
What you get
Six pairs a round
Each round deals 6 pairs from your set in a new order, so no two rounds are the same.
Beat the clock
Your time is your score. Every wrong pair adds a one-second penalty.
Bests and a leaderboard
Your best time is saved for every set, with a top-5 leaderboard for the set.
Learn from your misses
When you finish, see the pairs you got wrong next to the right answers.
Make the set your way
Type terms and definitions, or let AI draft flashcards from notes, a PDF or photos. Quizzes work too.
More games, same set
Play Pixel Dash, Block Drop or a live Quiz Battle with the same cards.
Tips
How to make a good matching game
Make each definition unique
Two definitions that say almost the same thing make the board a guessing game. Rewrite them so each one fits only one term.
Keep definitions short
Matching is about scanning fast. Aim for a short phrase rather than a full sentence.
Use more than six pairs
Each round deals 6 pairs from your list, so a longer list gives you a different board each time.
Then quiz yourself
Once you can clear the board with no mistakes, switch to the quiz, which makes you recall the answer rather than spot it.
How it works
Three steps to get going
Make a set
Type terms and definitions as flashcards, or generate them from your notes.
Open Match
Pick Match from the games and choose your set.
Play, then review
Clear the board, check what you missed, and try to beat your time.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is a matching quiz?
A list of terms and a list of definitions that you pair up. It's quick retrieval practice for vocabulary, key terms, dates and formulas.
Can I use a quiz instead of flashcards?
Yes. Each question is paired with its correct answer.
Can I print a matching worksheet?
Not yet. Match is played on screen, which is what makes the timer and the review work.
Is it free? Do I need an account?
It's free. You can try it on this page without an account. To save your sets and review them with spaced repetition and games, sign up free with Google or your email.
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