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    Clever Spot It Style Card Game for Valentine's Day

    Published: Feb 12, 2022 by Heidi. This post may contain affiliate links 78 Comments

    Have you tried the Spot It card game? My kids love it. It's a fun and fast-paced matching game with several ways to play. This is a game where kids definitely have the advantage over adults. My brain just doesn't work fast enough to keep up with my kids at this one! Guess what? I found out how to make my own Valentine's day game version, and of course I'm sharing it with you!

    If you love the Spot It card game, then you'll love this Valentine's Day matching game, too! {OneCreativeMommy.com} Free Printables #spotit #printable #valentinesday #valentinesdaygame #familyfun #familynight

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    *This post contains affiliate links.

    The brilliant minds at Radigan Engineering not only figured out the algorithm behind the game, but they shared the secret so that any adventurous soul (like me) can create their own!

    I'm not going to lie. There really is no substitute for the nice store-bought cards with the plastic finish in the original Spot It game. But, it's still fun to change it up with a holiday version, anyway. I highly recommend laminating the printable cards to make them easier to handle quickly.

    If you love the Spot It card game, then you'll love this Valentine's Day matching game, too! {OneCreativeMommy.com} Free Printables #spotit #printable #valentinesday #valentinesdaygame #familyfun #familynight

    Before making my own version, every time I played the Spot It game I found myself wondering how in the world it could possibly work. I kept thinking for sure I'd find a card with no matches. It never happened. The game really works. It's crazy. Every card has at least one match with every other card in the deck. It's mind blowing.

    Valentine's Day Spot It Style Matching Game

    Ready to try this fun Valentine's Day matching game? I know you are! You can print your own by clicking on the download button below (the one with the three colored dots). The printable will open in a new page. You can print from there or save the file to your computer to print later.

    Click to download

    How to Play

    For a basic version of the game, put the stack of cards on the floor face up in the middle of all players. Each player selects a card and holds it face down. When everyone is ready to begin, players flip their cards over so that the pictures are visible.

    All players focus on the top card in the stack. They search for the picture on that card that matches a picture on their card. The first person to find a match names the picture and takes the card from the stack and places it on top of the card in his hand. Players continue to watch the center stack, calling out pictures and taking the top card as they find matches.

    When all the cards are gone, the player with the most matches wins.

    If you love the Spot It card game, then you'll love this Valentine's Day matching game, too! {OneCreativeMommy.com} Free Printables #spotit #printable #valentinesday #valentinesdaygame #familyfun #familynight

    More Ways to Play

    There are many ways to play this game. In fact, if you visit the creator's webpage, families create new ways to play and add them to the site.  I linked you to a particularly creative version called, "Spot It Stories."

    I don't know that it's fair to the creators of the original game to list all of the ways to play here on my blog. You can check out the demo game on the Blue Orange Games website to try your luck at the computer version. If you're old like me, good luck!

    If you really want to learn how to play all the games, I suggest you buy the real thing or google it the directions. You just might find them.

    Thanks for stopping by today. Be sure to check out more fun ideas for Valentine's Day by clicking on the images below.

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    Heidi

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    Comments

    1. gapy animación gloria

      January 14, 2017 at 1:58 am

      thanks to you, this is the way to play with my daugther to words, numbers, literature... Any subject i want she to learn (i don't know if this sentence is wrote properly, sorry) with "easy to follow" rules.
      I took a look of the websites you recomend and i found a lot of ideas of games and help with "flashcard creating" is amazing for me because i do games for children in my playworker job, there's no money to buy them so i creat it.
      thanks a lot.

      Reply
      • Heidi

        January 18, 2017 at 7:39 pm

        I'm glad you found the websites helpful. Good luck creating your own games! I have lots of math games on my site. You might find those helpful in your job, too.

        Reply
    2. Aish Das-Padihari

      January 17, 2017 at 4:41 pm

      This is a great way to spend time with the kids.

      Reply
      • Heidi

        January 18, 2017 at 7:39 pm

        Thanks, Aish. It's really fun to play with the kids, but it makes me feel old. The kids have much faster reflexes than I do!

        Reply
    3. Amber Myers

      January 17, 2017 at 5:33 pm

      What a fun idea! And I MUST make those bugs with my daughter. She loves bugs.

      Reply
      • Heidi

        January 18, 2017 at 7:40 pm

        Thanks, Amber. The bugs were a fun project. Give it a try!

        Reply
    4. Robin

      January 17, 2017 at 6:11 pm

      I tried spot it last year at the holidays.... everyone LOVED it, it's my go to gift now for kids. Me? I am horrible at it, lol.

      Reply
      • Heidi

        January 18, 2017 at 7:40 pm

        I'm with you, Robin. My kids are much faster at this game than I am!

        Reply
    5. Rosey

      January 17, 2017 at 6:19 pm

      That's a fun sounding game. I am amazed there's always a match. I love the super hero lolli!

      Reply
      • Heidi

        January 18, 2017 at 7:41 pm

        Thanks, Rosey. That super hero Valentine is one of my favorites.

        Reply
    6. Author Brandi Kennedy

      January 17, 2017 at 7:15 pm

      This post is maybe the coolest thing I've seen all week. My youngest daughter LOVES the Spot It games, and we actually have several different versions. She never grows tired of playing these games, and we love that there are so many different ways to play. A Valentine's version is perfect!

      Reply
      • Heidi

        January 18, 2017 at 7:42 pm

        Thanks, Brandi. Hopefully your daughter will enjoy adding one more version to her games. (We have two other versions as well.)

        Reply
    7. Samahria Richie

      January 17, 2017 at 7:53 pm

      My children have played this game at school. This would be a good family time game to play at home.

      Reply
      • Heidi

        January 18, 2017 at 7:43 pm

        Definitely, Samahria! Just be prepared for the kids' quick reflexes! My kids are crazy fast.

        Reply
    8. Mihaela Echols

      January 17, 2017 at 8:23 pm

      Oh spot it! This game is so great! I played it with the kids the clinic I worked at.

      Reply
      • Heidi

        January 18, 2017 at 7:43 pm

        I agree, Mihaela. Spot It is such a fun game. This game has fewer cards, but it's fun, too.

        Reply
    9. Michelle Catallo

      January 17, 2017 at 8:51 pm

      Thanks for the cute and crafty Valentine's Day ideas :-) Love the games; most likely going to be doing these at home, kids will love them!

      Reply
      • Heidi

        January 18, 2017 at 7:44 pm

        Thanks, Michelle. I hope you and your kids enjoy the games.

        Reply
    10. mira pstr

      January 17, 2017 at 9:11 pm

      I love the Valentine BOx, so cute, you are really creative and talented

      Reply
      • Heidi

        January 18, 2017 at 7:45 pm

        Aw, thanks, Mira! The rocket booster Valentine box was actually my daughter's idea. I just helped her make it a reality.

        Reply
    11. Hannah Green

      January 17, 2017 at 10:47 pm

      Love these ideas...as a teacher it's always nice to find wet play games or games for golden times that will engage the children and are easy for them to play!

      Reply
      • Heidi

        January 18, 2017 at 7:45 pm

        Thanks, Hannah. I'm a teacher, too. If you're looking for more games for class, be sure to check out my Don't Eat Pete games. They're great for math fact practice.

        Reply
    12. hra

      January 18, 2017 at 2:53 am

      What a beautiful post!! i love Valentine's day <3 and this is a lovely way to spend time with the kids :-) Thankd for sharing with us

      Reply
      • Heidi

        January 18, 2017 at 7:46 pm

        Thanks, Hra. My kids and I have been enjoying playing the game together.

        Reply
    13. Chloe

      January 18, 2017 at 3:13 am

      Aw I love a good ole family game! This would be perfect with a cup of tea and cookies on Valentines Day <3

      Reply
      • Heidi

        January 18, 2017 at 7:47 pm

        Thanks, Chloe. We've been enjoying playing it already. Why wait for Valentine's Day?

        Reply
    14. Sarah-Louise Bailey

      January 18, 2017 at 3:32 am

      That Rocket Booster Valentines Box was so new and very fashionable. It will be a sure hit for the kids. I am just wondering how does it work. lol

      Reply
      • Heidi

        January 18, 2017 at 7:48 pm

        Thanks, Sarah-Louise. The rocket booster Valentine box was actually my daughter's idea. When she takes it to class, all the boys have to try it on!

        Reply
    15. Wanderlust Vegans

      January 18, 2017 at 6:49 am

      very cute game. Sounds like a wonderful way to spend some time with the kids.

      Reply
      • Heidi

        January 18, 2017 at 7:49 pm

        Thanks, Wanderlust Vegans. It is a lot of fun. The only problem is that my kids always win!

        Reply
    16. Elizabeth O.

      January 18, 2017 at 11:33 am

      It sure sounds like a pretty fun game for the kids on Valentine's day! I like making sure that they enjoy the day as much, it's not only for couples anyway.

      Reply
      • Heidi

        January 18, 2017 at 7:50 pm

        Thanks, Elizabeth. It's fun to make Valentine's day special for the kids.

        Reply
    17. Carol Cassara

      January 18, 2017 at 11:35 am

      That's awesome! I love games that keep the kids excited about the occasion. This is definitely something that I would recommend.

      Reply
      • Heidi

        January 18, 2017 at 7:50 pm

        Thanks, Carol. The game is a lot of fun. The kids are much better at it than I am!

        Reply
    18. GiGi Eats

      January 18, 2017 at 3:37 pm

      I remember when I was younger - I loved V-Day because I loved the cards and the candy but I also loved it because it got me excited about whether or not my "crush" would give me a love note - LOL!

      Reply
      • Heidi

        January 18, 2017 at 7:51 pm

        I remember feeling the same, GiGi. I don't think I ever got a love note, though.

        Reply
    19. Robin Rue

      January 18, 2017 at 4:14 pm

      We love the Spot It games! We have the one that is geared towards Christmas and the kids love it.

      Reply
      • Heidi

        January 18, 2017 at 7:52 pm

        I've never seen the Christmas game. We have the camping version. It's a lot of fun.

        Reply
    20. AMANDA

      January 18, 2017 at 4:29 pm

      This is such a great idea! I will have to try this when my little gets a bit older!

      Reply
      • Heidi

        January 18, 2017 at 7:53 pm

        Definitely save it for when you kids are older, Amanda. It's a lot of fun. Be prepared, though. As the kids get older, they'll be much better at the game than you are! Kids reflexes are so good!

        Reply
    21. Sapana V

      January 19, 2017 at 1:12 am

      These are really awesome and creative ways to spend quality time with kids.

      Reply
      • Heidi

        January 25, 2017 at 5:01 pm

        Thanks, Sapana. It's a really fun game. You should give it a try.

        Reply
    22. Sondra Barker

      January 19, 2017 at 4:14 am

      This sounds like a fun family game! Well done on creating your own version for Valentine's Day!

      Reply
      • Heidi

        April 24, 2017 at 11:02 am

        Thanks, Sondra. My kids have a lot of fun with this game and the original version.

        Reply
    23. Stacey

      January 19, 2017 at 5:25 am

      You found a game your kids like. Thats a great thing.

      Reply
      • Heidi

        April 24, 2017 at 11:02 am

        Thanks, Stacey. It's always nice to find a game that the whole family can play together.

        Reply
    24. ohmummymia

      January 19, 2017 at 10:16 am

      all this ideas are great! I love that game and a love bugs:) my son will love them

      Reply
      • Heidi

        April 24, 2017 at 11:03 am

        Thanks, Ohmummymia. I hope you and your son have fun playing these games together.

        Reply
    25. CourtneyLynne

      January 19, 2017 at 6:57 pm

      Omg what a cute game!!! I bet my daughter would love this!

      Reply
      • Heidi

        April 24, 2017 at 11:04 am

        Thanks, Courtney Lynn. You should try the game with your daughter. It's really fun and addicting.

        Reply
    26. Chrissy

      January 19, 2017 at 9:07 pm

      My Daughter would love this game! What a cute idea. :)

      Reply
      • Heidi

        April 24, 2017 at 11:05 am

        Thanks, Chrissy. I hope you try it with her. It's very fun and a great brain builder. (It makes me feel old and slow!)

        Reply
    27. mark and kate

      January 20, 2017 at 2:07 am

      My nieces would love to make these... It'll be perfect for their Valentine's Day gifts to classmates

      Reply
      • Heidi

        April 24, 2017 at 11:05 am

        Thanks, Mark and Kate. This game would make a great Valentine's Day gift. I wish I had thought of that!

        Reply
    28. Heather Johnson

      January 20, 2017 at 8:56 am

      What a fun game to play for Valentine's Day! I bet my kids would enjoy playing this with me.

      Reply
    29. Vera Sweeney

      January 23, 2017 at 7:39 am

      What a fun game for Valentine's day!! My kids would have a blast playing this game!

      Reply
      • Heidi

        April 24, 2017 at 11:06 am

        Thanks, Vera. I'm sure your kids would enjoy playing this with you. Any time kids get to spend with their parents playing games is time well spent!

        Reply
    30. Audrey McClelland

      January 23, 2017 at 9:32 am

      I don't think I've ever heard of this game before, but it looks like a ton of fun to play with the kids. I really like the artwork on the cards. Super cute!

      Reply
      • Heidi

        April 24, 2017 at 11:06 am

        Thanks, Audrey! I hadn't heard of Spot it! before last year. Now I see versions of it everywhere. It's a really fun game. You should give it a try.

        Reply
    31. Scott

      January 23, 2017 at 10:19 am

      FYI, Spot It does have holiday-themed versions. Their Christmas one is very popular! http://www.blueorangegames.com/index.php/games/spot-it-holidays

      Reply
      • Heidi

        April 24, 2017 at 11:07 am

        Thanks, Scott. We have two different versions of the game. I hadn't seen the Christmas one.

        Reply
    32. Horse names ideas

      January 27, 2017 at 1:14 am

      My family loves Spot it! This would be a lot of fun for Valentine's Day!

      Reply
      • Heidi

        April 24, 2017 at 11:08 am

        Thanks. I hope your family gives the game a try. We love it.

        Reply
    33. Marysa

      January 27, 2017 at 7:38 pm

      These are all such cute ideas! My kids do love Spot-It, and it would be fun to make our own version. The kids enjoy making treats for valentines day, we should get started this weekend.

      Reply
      • Heidi

        April 24, 2017 at 11:08 am

        Thanks, Marysa. I'm a little late responding to this comment. I hope you and the kids had a great Valentine's Day!

        Reply
    34. Julia Martin

      November 22, 2017 at 10:32 am

      I have never played this game but I will love to try this soon. Thank you very much..

      Reply
    35. Elyce Tecktiel

      May 04, 2018 at 1:48 pm

      I love this! I would love to make other versions. How did you get the pictures looking so nice on the cards? Did you use Word? Paint? I am having trouble with that part.

      Reply
      • Heidi

        May 04, 2018 at 7:59 pm

        Thanks, Elyce. I created my cards with Adobe Illustrator. That's a pretty pricey program. I recently purchased Affinity Designer, and it works great. It's comparable to Illustrator and would also work for this project.

        Reply
    36. Emily Eddington

      August 23, 2018 at 3:51 pm

      What a clever idea. I am thinking of making a spot it game for my grandkids. Did you find a drag and drop site, or did you make your own circle template, and adjust the sizes of the pictures as you entered them?

      Reply
      • Heidi

        August 24, 2018 at 2:11 pm

        Hi, Emily. I used the link in this post to the Algorithm to help me decide which pics go on each circle, and then I manually adjusted the sizes and positions of the pictures myself. Good look making yours. I did create a template and do it all myself.

        Reply
    37. Tammy

      February 19, 2019 at 9:04 am

      Thank you for sharing! I printed this out and played all morning with my 4 year old. We love Spot It and this Valentine's one was so fun. I plan on laminating it so we add it to our games. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Heidi

        February 19, 2019 at 9:18 am

        I’m so glad you like it, Tammy. We love Spot It, too. I bet your four-year-Old gave you a run for your money. Kids are so much faster at this stuff than grownups!

        Reply
    38. Bonnie

      December 21, 2019 at 3:56 pm

      Our kids loved this game! Thanks for getting us started! I made my own Animal/Insect one for us and put it up for sale on TeachersPayTeachers.

      Reply
    39. Jaime

      February 04, 2020 at 11:20 am

      I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong but I enter email but still haven’t received the Valentine’s Day Spot it

      Reply
      • Heidi

        February 04, 2020 at 12:11 pm

        Hi, Jaime. I'm sorry you did not receive your download. I think it probably went to the spam/junk folder in your email account. It's also possible that there was a glitch with my email system, though. I sent you the email again -- this time it has the title: Spot It Game -- Hope it works this time. Please let me know if you still don't get it.

        Reply
    40. Peter T. Blair

      March 23, 2021 at 11:05 pm

      Great website Thanks for sharing such an informative article.

      Reply
    41. Heather

      February 09, 2023 at 10:11 pm

      I can’t seem to get this post to accept my email. I subscribed on another page. Is there a way to still get the printable?
      It’s so cute! Thanks!

      Reply
    42. Heidi

      February 10, 2023 at 9:44 am

      I'm sorry you are having trouble, Heather. I just sent the file. Please check your junk/spam folder. I'm not sure why, but the printable emails go there a lot!

      Reply

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