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I Spy
Spot the hidden picture in the busy scene!
Shadow Match
Which picture made this shadow?
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About Shadow Match
A shadow appears — a dark outline of something. Three pictures sit below it, and only one has that exact shape. Tap it and the shadow lights up. There is no timer and nothing to lose: a wrong tap just wobbles, and your little one can try again. A gentle first exercise in looking carefully at shape rather than colour.
Shadow Match is one of our free memory & attention games for kids — play it right here in your browser, or browse all our free online games.
How to Play
- Look at the dark shadow at the top.
- Tap the picture below that has the same shape.
- Get it right and a new shadow appears.
Tips & Tricks
- Trace the outline with a finger and compare the edges.
- Colour doesn't help here — only the shape does.
- Play together and name each picture out loud.
What Kids Learn
Shadow Match is more than fun — it helps build real skills:
- Matching a shape to its silhouette
- Visual discrimination
- Looking past colour to form
Shadow Match — Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shadow Match free to play?
Yes — Shadow Match is completely free to play here in your browser. There's no sign-up, no download and nothing to buy.
How do you play Shadow Match?
Tap a picture. Look at the dark shadow at the top.
Do I need to download anything to play Shadow Match online?
No. Shadow Match runs in any web browser on a phone, tablet or computer — just open the page and play. Nothing installs.
What age is Shadow Match for?
Shadow Match is made for ages 3 to 5. It helps children practise matching a shape to its silhouette and visual discrimination while they play.
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