Free Printable Elf on the Shelf Game: Memory Match

This Elf on the Shelf memory game free printable is a fun and easy way to bring Christmas magic to your home! 🎄🌟

Featuring adorable Elf on the Shelf cards kids can flip, match, and giggle over, this simple activity makes the perfect last-minute Elf setup. Simple print the cards, cut them out, and leave them by your Elf on the Shelf for a fun surprise!🎅

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This Elf on the Shelf memory game free printable is the perfect mix of Christmas fun, kid-friendly excitement, and zero prep for grown-ups. ✨

With adorable Elf on the Shelf characters designed in bright holiday colors, this matching game adds instant joy to any morning Elf setup. Your elf can scatter the cards around, leave them neatly in a stack, or even “hold” a card to challenge kids to find the match! 🎅

Printed on cardstock, these memory cards are sturdy and ready for repeated play throughout the season. Children love flipping each card over, giggling at the silly elf poses, and trying to remember where each match is hiding.

It’s a simple and fun Elf on the Shelf game  that builds focus, memory, and confidence—all wrapped in holiday cheer. This printable Elf on the Shellf game also works beautifully for classrooms, family game nights, or a quiet holiday morning activity while your elf watches from nearby. 🎄

Below is an easy guide to help kids get started and make the most of this fun Christmas printable:


How to Play the Elf on the Shelf Memory Game

1.) Print the memory game cards from the free downloadable PDF

2.) Cut out each card, keeping the sets together

3.) Shuffle and place all cards face-down in neat rows

4.) Take turns flipping two cards to try to find a matching pair

5.) If a match is found, keep the cards and take another turn

6.) If not, flip them back over and let the next player try

7.) Continue playing until all pairs are collected

8.) Celebrate your elf-tastic memory skills—and let your elf “pose” proudly beside the winning matches!

Whether used as a stand-alone Elf on The Shelf activity or as part of a magical morning Elf scene, this free printable Elf on the Shelf  game  brings easy Christmas fun to your home. Kids will love it, and your elf will too. 🎄

This free Elf on the Shelf printable is an easy Elf On The Shelf idea to spread some smiles!

If you’re collecting more elf fun this season, this free Elf on the Shelf prop pairs wonderfully with the rest of our Free Elf on the Shelf Printables Collection, where you’ll find all kinds of magical Easy Elf on the Shelf ideas and fun free Elf on the Shelf printables! 🎅

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