Maths Games
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.
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.
Hard Times
The hardest multiplication facts (according to Transum research) are presented in the form of pairs games.
Tug of War
A game for two players or teams testing their speedy reactions to mental arithmetic questions.
The Subtraction Game
This basic version of Nim is a mathematical game of strategy in which players take turns removing sticks from a pile.
Nim
Nim is a mathematical game of strategy in which two players take turns removing objects from groups of objects.
Inertia Racetrack
A racing game for two players in which they use vectors to control the movement of their cars.
Where’s Wallaby?
Find the hidden wallaby using the clues revealed at the chosen coordinates.
Snooker Angles
An online game for one or two players requiring an ability to estimate angles as bearings.
Fifteen
A strategy game. Play against the computer to select three numbers that add up to 15.
23 or Bust
A game involving mental arithmetic and strategy for two players or one player against the computer.
Strategy Games
Strategy games that require some mental arithmetic, creativity or logic.
Pi-Mon
Memorise the digits of pi with help from some musical notes.
Digital Darts
An online darts game for one or two players requiring skill, strategy and mental arithmetic.
The Rowcol Game
A strategy game based on claiming tokens in specific rows and columns.
Vocabero
Find the mathematical word from a series of guesses and clues.
BIDMAS Game
An online interactive game celebrating the order of mathematical operations.
Equatero
Find the expression from a series of guesses and clues.
Clock Times Pairs
The traditional pairs or Pelmanism game adapted to test the ability to compare analogue and digital times.
Mathematician Pairs
The traditional pairs or Pelmanism game requiring the ability to recognise some of the great mathematicians.
Fraction Decimal Pairs
The traditional pairs or Pelmanism game adapted to test knowledge of simple fractions and their equivalent decimals.
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.
Boxed In Numbers
The classic dots and boxes game with the addition of some positive and negative numbers which determine your score.
Equivalent Fraction Pairs
The traditional pairs or Pelmanism game adapted to test knowledge of equivalent fractions.
Boxed In Fractions
The classic dots and boxes two-player game with the addition of some fractions which determine your score.
Fraction Percentage Pairs
The traditional pairs or Pelmanism game adapted to test knowledge of simple fractions and their equivalent percentages.
Numerate
Earn points by creating equations on the grid in this game of equations.
Don’t Shoot The Square
You will need to be quick on the draw to shoot all of the numbers except the square numbers.
DiceGebra
An online board game for two players evaluating algebraic equations and inequalities.
Rounding Snap
If the last card put down equals the previous card to the nearest whole number then all players race to shout SNAP!
Transformation Tetris
Develop your skills translating and rotating shapes in this fast paced classic game.
Tran Towers
An adventure game requiring students to solve puzzles as they move through the old mansion.
Mine Find
Find where the mines are hidden without stepping on one.
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.
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.
Algebra Pairs
The classic Pelmanism or pairs game requiring you to match equivalent expressions.
Polybragging
The Transum version of the Top Trumps game played online with the properties of polygons.
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.
Flabbergasted Game
This game for one or two players is an exciting challenge to demonstrate an understanding of factors and multiples.
Congruent Pairs
Match the congruent shapes, those with the same shape and size.
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.
Rotational Symmetry Pairs
The traditional pairs or pelmanism game adapted to test knowledge of rotational symmetry.
Alpha Twist
Develop your skills and understanding of rotation in this fast-paced challenge.
Ultimate Noughts and Crosses
A game requiring you to devise a strategy far more complex than that required for the standard game.
Path Puzzle
A great puzzle requiring you to use all of the cards to create a continuous red line from start to finish.
Pick The Primes
Pick the prime fruit from the tree as quickly as possible. Practise to improve your personal best time.
Pairs Twenty One
Find the pairs of numbers that add up to 21 in this collection of matching games.
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.
Circle Pairs
Find the matching pairs of circle diagrams and circle properties in this interactive online game.
Formulae Pairs
Find the matching pairs of diagrams and formulae for basic geometrical shapes.
Discombobulated
A fun game requiring you to find numbers which add up to the target number as quickly as possible.
Mathopoly
A game of buying and selling property with maths questions thrown in for good measure.
Dump-A-Dice Race
An online board game for two players involving prime and square numbers and making choices.
Venn Diagram Pairs
The traditional pairs or pelmanism game adapted to test knowledge of Venn diagrams.
Prime Pairs Game
A game for two players who take turns to select two numbers that add up to a prime number.
Double Take
Merge two tiles into one tile to make a double. What is the largest double you can make?
Cat Apult
Use the catapult to fire the cats onto the shelves according to the number sequence instructions.
Hexblock Hunter
The mathematical version of TV’s Blockbusters game show. Find the mathematical words from the clues.
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.
Graph Equation Pairs
Match the equation with its graph. Includes quadratics, cubics, reciprocals, exponential and the sine function.
Loci Construction Pairs
Match the description of the loci to the diagram of the construction.
Yes No Questions
A game to determine the mathematical item by asking questions that can only be answered yes or no.
Number Crunch Saga
A lively numeracy game requiring you to align three numbers to create the given target sum or product.
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.
Indices Pairs
The traditional pairs or pelmanism game adapted to test knowledge of indices.
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.
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.
Snail Race
A race between 12 snails. Which snail is most likely to win? This is the students’ version of the race simulation.
Tantrum
A game, a puzzle and a challenge involving counters being placed at the corners of a square on a grid.
Sum Game
A game against the clock to find the numbers which add up to the target number.
Manifest
An exciting and thought-provoking number placing game for two players or one player versus the computer.
Hi-Low Predictions
A version of the Play Your Cards Right TV show. Calculate the probabilities of cards being higher or lower.
Superior
A game for two players who compete to make the largest possible number from randomly selected cards.
Nevertheless
Players decide where to place the cards to make an equation with the largest possible solution.
Fizz Buzzer
The digital version of the popular fizz buzz game. Press the buzzers if they are factors of the counter.
Watsadoo
Rotate the cogs to catch the flying numbers in the correct sections.
Novel Games
Great tests of skill and speed. These online activities include classics such as Tangram and Water Jars.
Square Pairs Game
A game for two players who take turns to select two numbers that add up to a square number.
Shark’s Dinner
The mathematical version of the classic hangman game. Guess the letters that are contained in the words.
Tables Conga
Use the arrow keys to collect all the multiples in order while avoiding the Conga Virus!
Fun Maths
There are plenty more ideas for enjoying your study of mathematics to be found on our Fun Maths page.