Maths Games
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You can get a very good insight into mathematical ideas, concepts and patterns by playing some of the games presented on this page. Whether it’s a strategy game or our popular Tran Towers and Tran Tunnels we hope you have fun learning mathematics.
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Circle Theorem Pairs
A pairs game based around ten theorems about the angles made with chords, radii and tangents of circles.
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Cliff Diving Monkeys
Test your timing skills by clicking on the monkeys so that they jump off the cliff at just the right time to land in the boat.
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Hard Times
The hardest multiplication facts (according to Transum research) are presented in the form of pairs games.
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Tug of War
A game for two players or teams testing their speedy reactions to mental arithmetic questions.
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The Subtraction Game
This basic version of Nim is a mathematical game of strategy in which players take turns removing sticks from a pile.
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Nim
Nim is a mathematical game of strategy in which two players take turns removing objects from groups of objects.
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Inertia Racetrack
A racing game for two players in which they use vectors to control the movement of their cars.
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Where’s Wallaby?
Find the hidden wallaby using the clues revealed at the chosen coordinates.
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Snooker Angles
An online game for one or two players requiring an ability to estimate angles as bearings.
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Fifteen
A strategy game. Play against the computer to select three numbers that add up to 15.
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23 or Bust
A game involving mental arithmetic and strategy for two players or one player against the computer.
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Strategy Games
Strategy games that require some mental arithmetic, creativity or logic.
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Pi-Mon
Memorise the digits of pi with help from some musical notes.
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Digital Darts
An online darts game for one or two players requiring skill, strategy and mental arithmetic.
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The Rowcol Game
A strategy game based on claiming tokens in specific rows and columns.
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Vocabero
Find the mathematical word from a series of guesses and clues.
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BIDMAS Game
An online interactive game celebrating the order of mathematical operations.
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Equatero
Find the expression from a series of guesses and clues.
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Clock Times Pairs
The traditional pairs or Pelmanism game adapted to test the ability to compare analogue and digital times.
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Mathematician Pairs
The traditional pairs or Pelmanism game requiring the ability to recognise some of the great mathematicians.
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Fraction Decimal Pairs
The traditional pairs or Pelmanism game adapted to test knowledge of simple fractions and their equivalent decimals.
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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.
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Boxed In Numbers
The classic dots and boxes game with the addition of some positive and negative numbers which determine your score.
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Equivalent Fraction Pairs
The traditional pairs or Pelmanism game adapted to test knowledge of equivalent fractions.
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Boxed In Fractions
The classic dots and boxes two-player game with the addition of some fractions which determine your score.
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Fraction Percentage Pairs
The traditional pairs or Pelmanism game adapted to test knowledge of simple fractions and their equivalent percentages.
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Numerate
Earn points by creating equations on the grid in this game of equations.
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Don’t Shoot The Square
You will need to be quick on the draw to shoot all of the numbers except the square numbers.
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DiceGebra
An online board game for two players evaluating algebraic equations and inequalities.
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Rounding Snap
If the last card put down equals the previous card to the nearest whole number then all players race to shout SNAP!
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Transformation Tetris
Develop your skills translating and rotating shapes in this fast paced classic game.
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Tran Towers
An adventure game requiring students to solve puzzles as they move through the old mansion.
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Mine Find
Find where the mines are hidden without stepping on one.
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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.
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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.
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Algebra Pairs
The classic Pelmanism or pairs game requiring you to match equivalent expressions.
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Polybragging
The Transum version of the Top Trumps game played online with the properties of polygons.
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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.
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Flabbergasted Game
This game for one or two players is an exciting challenge to demonstrate an understanding of factors and multiples.
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Congruent Pairs
Match the congruent shapes, those with the same shape and size.
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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.
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Rotational Symmetry Pairs
The traditional pairs or pelmanism game adapted to test knowledge of rotational symmetry.
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Alpha Twist
Develop your skills and understanding of rotation in this fast-paced challenge.
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Ultimate Noughts and Crosses
A game requiring you to devise a strategy far more complex than that required for the standard game.
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Path Puzzle
A great puzzle requiring you to use all of the cards to create a continuous red line from start to finish.
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Pick The Primes
Pick the prime fruit from the tree as quickly as possible. Practise to improve your personal best time.
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Pairs Twenty One
Find the pairs of numbers that add up to 21 in this collection of matching games.
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Pairs 240
Find the pairs of numbers that multiply together to give a product of 240 in this collection of matching games.
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Pairs Eleven
Find pairs of playing cards of the same suit which add up to eleven.
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Circle Pairs
Find the matching pairs of circle diagrams and circle properties in this interactive online game.
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Formulae Pairs
Find the matching pairs of diagrams and formulae for basic geometrical shapes.
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Discombobulated
A fun game requiring you to find numbers which add up to the target number as quickly as possible.
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Mathopoly
A game of buying and selling property with maths questions thrown in for good measure.
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Dump-A-Dice Race
An online board game for two players involving prime and square numbers and making choices.
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Venn Diagram Pairs
The traditional pairs or pelmanism game adapted to test knowledge of Venn diagrams.
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Prime Pairs Game
A game for two players who take turns to select two numbers that add up to a prime number.
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Double Take
Merge two tiles into one tile to make a double. What is the largest double you can make?
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Cat Apult
Use the catapult to fire the cats onto the shelves according to the number sequence instructions.
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Hexblock Hunter
The mathematical version of TV’s Blockbusters game show. Find the mathematical words from the clues.
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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.
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Graph Equation Pairs
Match the equation with its graph. Includes quadratics, cubics, reciprocals, exponential and the sine function.
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Loci Construction Pairs
Match the description of the loci to the diagram of the construction.
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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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Number Crunch Saga
A lively numeracy game requiring you to align three numbers to create the given target sum or product.
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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.
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Indices Pairs
The traditional pairs or pelmanism game adapted to test knowledge of indices.
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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.
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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.
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Snail Race
A race between 12 snails. Which snail is most likely to win? This is the students’ version of the race simulation.
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Tantrum
A game, a puzzle and a challenge involving counters being placed at the corners of a square on a grid.
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Sum Game
A game against the clock to find the numbers which add up to the target number.
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Manifest
An exciting and thought-provoking number placing game for two players or one player versus the computer.
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Hi-Low Predictions
A version of the Play Your Cards Right TV show. Calculate the probabilities of cards being higher or lower.
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Superior
A game for two players who compete to make the largest possible number from randomly selected cards.
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Nevertheless
Players decide where to place the cards to make an equation with the largest possible solution.
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Fizz Buzzer
The digital version of the popular fizz buzz game. Press the buzzers if they are factors of the counter.
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Watsadoo
Rotate the cogs to catch the flying numbers in the correct sections.
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Novel Games
Great tests of skill and speed. These online activities include classics such as Tangram and Water Jars.
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Square Pairs Game
A game for two players who take turns to select two numbers that add up to a square number.
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Shark’s Dinner
The mathematical version of the classic hangman game. Guess the letters that are contained in the words.
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Tables Conga
Use the arrow keys to collect all the multiples in order while avoiding the Conga Virus!
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Fun Maths
There are plenty more ideas for enjoying your study of mathematics to be found on our Fun Maths page.