Card matching

This is an interactive card matching memory game built with pure HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. The game challenges players to find all matching pairs of emoji cards by flipping two cards at a time, testing and improving their memory skills.

Game Features:

• Three difficulty levels to accommodate different skill levels:
  • Easy Mode: 8 pairs (16 cards total) arranged in a 4x4 grid - perfect for beginners and quick games
  • Medium Mode: 12 pairs (24 cards total) in a 6x4 grid - a moderate challenge requiring better focus
  • Hard Mode: 18 pairs (36 cards total) in a 6x6 grid - an intense memory workout for experienced players

Gameplay Mechanics:

• Click any card to reveal the emoji underneath
• Click a second card to try to find its match
• If the two cards match, they stay revealed and become slightly transparent
• If they don't match, both cards flip back over after one second
• The move counter tracks how many attempts you've made
• Continue until all pairs are found
• Try to complete the game in as few moves as possible

Visual Design:

• Beautiful gradient purple background creating an immersive gaming atmosphere
• Smooth card flip animations and hover effects for responsive feedback
• Color-coded difficulty buttons (green for easy, yellow for medium, red for hard)
• Victory message with animation appears when you complete the game
• Clean, modern interface with rounded corners and professional styling
• Emoji-based cards featuring fun icons like game controllers, musical instruments, and sports equipment

Technical Highlights:

• No external dependencies - works entirely in the browser
• Responsive design that adapts to different screen sizes
• Randomized card positions for endless replayability
• Prevents cheating by disabling multiple rapid clicks
• "New Game" button to instantly shuffle and restart
• Instant difficulty switching that resets the game with appropriate card counts