Free Pirate Memory Game Printable

Ahoy me hearties! Have fun year-round, or on Talk Like a Pirate Day (September 19th) with our free pirate memory game printable.

Engaging in Pirate Day activities is a fun and exciting way to celebrate all things pirates with the kids. Whether it’s dressing up in pirate costumes, going on a treasure hunt, or playing our free printable game.

Printable pirate-themed memory game for kids, featuring colorful cards with cartoon images of pirates, parrots, skull and crossbones, and treasure-themed backgrounds. The game setup includes matching pairs on a swirly rainbow-patterned design, with a cutting board and extra cards shown for preparation.

There are 12 different images to print out, which is perfect for older toddlers and preschoolers.

There are images of pirates, pirate ships, parrots, skulls and crossbones, and more.

We love playing free printable memory games in our home, and as a really young child, my son has managed to beat me!

We still love to play memory games now, mainly because he loves to win! But this is a fun game for the whole family.

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Pirate matching game printable

These free best pirate games for kids are super easy to play. It also makes a great addition to any kid’s pirate-themed parties!

How to print

Download the pirate memory game printable below. There is one page included with 12 different images and it will print out in portrait. Make sure to check the printer settings.

This free printable pirate game is free to print but is for personal or classroom use only. Scroll to the bottom of the page to get the pdf file.

You will need to print the page twice, so you can match the images.

Two printable pirate memory game sheets, each featuring colorful cartoon characters including boy and girl pirates, a parrot, palm tree, treasure barrel, and skull and crossbones. Instructions at the top guide players to print, cut, and play the matching game for “Talk Like a Pirate Day” fun.

We like to decorate the back of the images.

So cut around the border at the edge so you are just left with the 12 images.

Then grab your coloring pens (these are the ones we love and use all the time) and have fun.

Top tip: if you are using copy paper use coloring pencils or crayons, as the pens may bleed through to the image on the front.

Two printable background sheets covered in colorful hand-drawn spiral doodles in shades of blue, green, purple, yellow, and pink. Below the pages are seven matching marker pens, suggesting this DIY design was made for a craft or printable game like memory cards.

When you have printed the 2 pages, you will need to cut out all of the different images.

I prefer to use a paper cutter as it’s easier, quicker, and more accurate, but scissors will work too.

Printable pirate memory cards being cut with a paper trimmer, featuring cartoon images of pirates, a parrot, a palm tree, and a skull. Some cards are flipped to show vibrant swirly backgrounds in blue, green, pink, and yellow, ready for a fun classroom or homeschool matching game.

Now you will have two sets of 12 images (so 24 pirate cards.)

How to play

Shuffle the pirate cards and lay them on the table face down in rows to make it easier. Or just randomly on the table for older kids.

If you are placing them in rows I find 4 rows with 6 images each works best for the memory game.

Pirate-themed memory game cards laid out in a grid, with some cards face up revealing cartoon pirates, a parrot, and a skull and crossbones. The card backs feature bright, hand-drawn swirls in blue, green, pink, and yellow, adding a playful and colorful touch to the learning activity.

Playing the game is simple.

Take it in turn to turn over only 2 images.

If it is a match you can either remove them from the game and place them in front of you or leave them turned over face up.

If you do not find a matching pair then simply turn the cards back over and continue playing.

The winner is the person who creates the most matches. Celebrate the winner with a pirate sticker.

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Additional pirate activities

If you are looking for more pirate fun, check out the best pirate books for kids. These are great for independent reading or read alouds.

If you are learning the alphabet the kids are going to love these pirate alphabet worksheets.

The kids are also going to enjoy our free pirate coloring pages.

Have fun counting and coloring with our free I spy pirate worksheet.

Discover the best pirate games for kids!

These are our favorite pirate-themed games that the kids will love:

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Pirate Research Worksheets Pirate alphabet worksheets Famous pirate coloring pages

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Last Updated on 14 April 2025 by Clare Brown