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MemoryRelaxed pace3–6 min per board

Paua Pairs

Paua Pairs is a quiet memory challenge inspired by the iridescent shells found along Aotearoa's shores. Sixteen cards hide eight matching pairs of coastal treasures. Clear the board in as few moves as you can to earn a bigger virtual point score, and build streaks for bonus points. It is purely a game of memory and patience — no purchases, no prizes, just a satisfying flip.

Free to play · Virtual coins and points only · No real money, no prizes

Illustrated grid of face-down teal cards with two flipped cards revealing iridescent paua shells beside a calm sea
1,000 pointsMoves: 0

Virtual points only — no real money value.

Sixteen cards. Eight pairs.

Flip two cards each turn and find every matching pair of coastal treasures. Each move costs 10 points; back-to-back matches earn a 50-point streak bonus. Finish the board to bank your score.

Scores are for fun only and never convert to money or prizes.

How to play

  • 1Flip two cards per turn to look for a matching pair.
  • 2Matched pairs stay face up; mismatches flip back over.
  • 3You start with 1,000 virtual points and each move costs 10.
  • 4Matching two pairs in a row earns a 50-point streak bonus.
  • 5Clear all eight pairs to bank your remaining points as your score.

Good to know

  • Work the board in small sections to remember card positions.
  • There is no timer — Paua Pairs rewards calm, unhurried play.
  • Your best score can be saved in your browser if you allow storage.

A friendly reminder

Paua Pairs is free entertainment with virtual points only. Nothing here can be bought, won or cashed out. Play in short sessions, take breaks, and if gambling elsewhere is causing concern, see our responsible play resources.

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