Games Starters:
Four different actions depending on the number which appears.
A game for two players requiring a calculator and thinking skills.
A game in which players take turns to add a single-digit number to what is already in the calculator. The winner is the player who makes the display show 30.
This is the Maths version of the traditional memory game. Memorise 10 mathematical facts then recall them as they disappear from view.
This is the Maths version of the traditional memory game. Memorise 10 mathematical facts then recall them as they disappear from view.
This is the Maths version of the traditional memory game. Memorise 10 mathematical facts then recall them as they disappear from view.
The classic game of Nim played with a group of pens and pencils. The game can be extended to the multi-pile version.
Exercises
23 or Bust
A game involving mental arithmetic and strategy for two players or one player against the computer.
Algebra Pairs
The classic Pelmanism or pairs game requiring you to match equivalent expressions.
Alpha Twist
Develop your skills and understanding of rotation in this fast-paced challenge.
Angle Theorem Kim's Game
A memory game to be projected to help the whole class revise the circle angle theorems.
BIDMAS Game
An online interactive game celebrating the order of mathematical operations.
Boxed In Fractions
The classic dots and boxes two-player game with the addition of some fractions which determine your score.
Boxed In Numbers
The classic dots and boxes game with the addition of some positive and negative numbers which determine your score.
Choose Your Average
This is a game for two players. You should know how to find the mean, median and range of a set of numbers.
Circle Pairs
Find the matching pairs of circle diagrams and circle properties in this interactive online game.
Circle Parts Kim's Game
A memory game to be projected to help the whole class revise the names for the parts of a circle.
Circle Theorem Pairs
A pairs game based around ten theorems about the angles made with chords, radii and tangents of circles.
Clock Times Pairs
The traditional pairs or Pelmanism game adapted to test the ability to compare analogue and digital times.
Congruent Pairs
Match the congruent shapes, those with the same shape and size.
Connect 4 Factors
This a game for one or two players. The winner is the first to line up four numbers with a common factor.
Dice Bingo
Choose your own numbers for your bingo card. The caller uses two dice and adds the numbers together.
DiceGebra
An online board game for two players evaluating algebraic equations and inequalities.
Digital Darts
An online darts game for one or two players requiring skill, strategy and mental arithmetic.
Discombobulated
A fun game requiring you to find numbers which add up to the target number as quickly as possible.
Don't Shoot The Square
You will need to be quick on the draw to shoot all of the numbers except the square numbers.
Dump-A-Dice Race
An online board game for two players involving prime and square numbers and making choices.
Equatero
Find the expression from a series of guesses and clues.
Equivalent Fraction Pairs
The traditional pairs or Pelmanism game adapted to test knowledge of equivalent fractions.
Fifteen
A strategy game. Play against the computer to select three numbers that add up to 15.
Fizz Buzzer
The digital version of the popular fizz buzz game. Press the buzzers if they are factors of the counter.
Flabbergasted Game
This game for one or two players is an exciting challenge to demonstrate an understanding of factors and multiples.
Formulae Pairs
Find the matching pairs of diagrams and formulae for basic geometrical shapes.
Fraction Decimal Pairs
The traditional pairs or Pelmanism game adapted to test knowledge of simple fractions and their equivalent decimals.
Fraction Percentage Pairs
The traditional pairs or Pelmanism game adapted to test knowledge of simple fractions and their equivalent percentages.
Fractions Kim's Game
A memory game to be projected to help the whole class recognise basic fractions.
Graph Equation Pairs
Match the equation with its graph. Includes quadratics, cubics, reciprocals, exponential and the sine function.
Great Expectation
An interactive online activity requiring logical thinking and a certain amount of luck to place the digits on the correct side of the inequality sign.
Hard Times
The hardest multiplication facts (according to Transum research) are presented in the form of pairs games.
Hexblock Hunter
The mathematical version of TV's Blockbusters game show. Find the mathematical words from the clues.
Hi-Low Predictions
A version of the Play Your Cards Right TV show. Calculate the probabilities of cards being higher or lower.
Indices Pairs
The traditional pairs or pelmanism game adapted to test knowledge of indices.
Inertia Racetrack
A racing game for two players in which they use vectors to control the movement of their cars.
Loci Construction Pairs
Match the description of the loci to the diagram of the construction.
Manifest
An exciting and thought-provoking number placing game for two players or one player versus the computer.
Math vs Maths Pairs
Match the British and American words for mathematical concepts.
Mathematician Pairs
The traditional pairs or Pelmanism game requiring the ability to recognise some of the great mathematicians.
Mathopoly
A game of buying and selling property with maths questions thrown in for good measure.
Maths Bingo
This application will pick the bingo numbers for you and present each of the numbers as a mathematical expression.
Mine Find
Find where the mines are hidden without stepping on one.
Nevertheless
Players decide where to place the cards to make an equation with the largest possible solution.
Nim
Nim is a mathematical game of strategy in which two players take turns removing objects from groups of objects.
Number Crunch Saga
A lively numeracy game requiring you to align three numbers to create the given target sum or product.
Numerate
Earn points by creating equations on the grid in this game of equations.
Pairs 240
Find the pairs of numbers that multiply together to give a product of 240 in this collection of matching games.
Pairs Eleven
Find pairs of playing cards of the same suit which add up to eleven.
Pairs Twenty One
Find the pairs of numbers that add up to 21 in this collection of matching games.
Path Puzzle
A great puzzle requiring you to use all of the cards to create a continuous red line from start to finish.
Pesto
Students classify numbers randomly appearing on the screen by holding up cards
Pi-Mon
Memorise the digits of pi with help from some musical notes.
Pick The Primes
Pick the prime fruit from the tree as quickly as possible. Practise to improve your personal best time.
Plane Bearings
A visual aid designed to help pupils estimate three figure bearings.
Playing Card Maths
Imagine you are on a desert island with nothing but a pack of playing cards. Do you have to stop learning mathematics?
Polybragging
The Transum version of the Top Trumps game played online with the properties of polygons.
Prime Pairs Game
A game for two players who take turns to select two numbers that add up to a prime number.
Prime Pips in Pots
This is a version of Wari, one of the oldest known games to still be widely played today. It involves small prime numbers.
Remainder Race
A game involving chance and choice requiring an ability to calculate the remainder when a two digit number is divided by a single digit number.
Rotational Symmetry Pairs
The traditional pairs or pelmanism game adapted to test knowledge of rotational symmetry.
Rounding Snap
If the last card put down equals the previous card to the nearest whole number then all players race to shout SNAP!
Shark's Dinner
The mathematical version of the classic hangman game. Guess the letters that are contained in the words.
Skunk
A game for the whole Maths class to play involving chance and choice.
Snail Race
A race between 12 snails. Which snail is most likely to win? This is the students' version of the race simulation.
Snooker Angles
An online game for one or two players requiring an ability to estimate angles as bearings.
Square Pairs Game
A game for two players who take turns to select two numbers that add up to a square number.
Sum Game
A game against the clock to find the numbers which add up to the target number.
Superior
A game for two players who compete to make the largest possible number from randomly selected cards.
Tables Conga
Use the arrow keys to collect all the multiples in order while avoiding the Conga Virus!
Tables Dash
Revise multiplication facts by racing across the screen to match the times tables question with the correct answer without getting hit by lightning.
Tables Grab
A one or two player game. The objective is to grab all the multiples of the chosen times table faster than the other player.
Tantrum
A game, a puzzle and a challenge involving counters being placed at the corners of a square on a grid.
The Rowcol Game
A strategy game based on claiming tokens in specific rows and columns.
The Subtraction Game
This basic version of Nim is a mathematical game of strategy in which players take turns removing sticks from a pile.
Threes and Fives
A game for two players who take turns to add a domino to the line in order to score threes and fives.
Tran Towers
An adventure game requiring students to solve puzzles as they move through the old mansion.
Tran Tunnels
A mini adventure game containing maths puzzles and problems. Find your way through the maze of tunnels to find Goldberg's magic harpsicord.
Transformation Tetris
Develop your skills translating and rotating shapes in this fast paced classic game.
Tug of War
A game for two players or teams testing their speedy reactions to mental arithmetic questions.
Uniqueness Game
A whole class game. Find examples for each of the categories that no other person has found.
Venn Diagram Pairs
The traditional pairs or pelmanism game adapted to test knowledge of Venn diagrams.
Vocabero
Find the mathematical word from a series of guesses and clues.
Watsadoo
Rotate the cogs to catch the flying numbers in the correct sections.
Where's Wallaby?
Find the hidden wallaby using the clues revealed at the chosen coordinates.
Yes No Questions
A game to determine the mathematical item by asking questions that can only be answered yes or no.
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