What's Missing?

Remember the items, then spot the one that vanished!

Ages 3+ 1 player memory
What's Missing?
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About What's Missing?

What's Missing? is a delightful memory challenge. A group of cheerful pictures appears — take a good look and memorize them. Then they hide, one disappears, and the rest come back. Can you remember which one is gone? Pick it from the choices to score. Each round adds more items to remember, gently stretching your memory further and further.

What's Missing? 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 group of pictures and memorize them.
  • The pictures hide, and one of them is taken away.
  • The remaining pictures reappear.
  • Tap the picture you think is missing!

Tips & Tricks

  • Try to group the pictures into small sets to remember them.
  • Say the names of the items in your head.
  • Stay calm — a quick glance is often enough.

What Kids Learn

What's Missing? is more than fun — it helps build real skills:

  • Working memory
  • Attention
  • Recall

What's Missing? — Frequently Asked Questions

Is What's Missing? free to play?

Yes — What's Missing? is completely free to play here in your browser. There's no sign-up, no download and nothing to buy.

How do you play What's Missing??

Tap the missing picture. Look at the group of pictures and memorize them.

Do I need to download anything to play What's Missing? online?

No. What's Missing? runs in any web browser on a phone, tablet or computer — just open the page and play. Nothing installs.

What age is What's Missing? for?

What's Missing? is made for ages 3 to 8. It helps children practise working memory and attention while they play.

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