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How to Design a Custom Memory Card Game with Family Photos

Choose clearly different, sharp photos, put each one on two cards, and give the whole deck one shared back. In Printedin Studio a deck has 25 to 100 cards in three sizes, printed on 350 g matt coated card with rounded corners, and an order on the site is delivered in a box printed with your design.

Memory card games are a fantastic way to combine play with learning. By using family photos, you create a game that strengthens bonds while improving concentration and recall.

For the best results, choose 12–16 pairs of images. Each pair should be visually distinct so players can easily match them. Avoid images that look too similar — save those close-up flower shots for another project.

Use our card game templates to get started quickly. Upload your photos in Printedin Studio, place each photo on two cards to make a pair, and design the card back.

Pro tip: Add educational elements! Use photos of letters, numbers, animals, or shapes to create a learning tool disguised as a game. Teachers can make a set like this for their own classroom.

Questions and answers

How many pairs should a memory game have?

12 pairs (24 cards) plus a title or rules card makes a 25-card deck; 24 pairs plus one card makes 50.

Which card size?

59 × 92, 65 × 100 or 80 × 120 mm; the print specifications give the file size for each, and the templates mark bleed and safe area.

What is the minimum order?

One deck, and up to 150 on the site; for more, ask for a custom quote. Prices are on the pricing page.

How does it compare with other card printers?

See card game printing compared.

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How to Design a Custom Memory Card Game with Family Photos — Printedin