Fun

Activities

Manifest
Activity
An exciting and thought-provoking number placing game for two players or one player versus the computer.

Mathematician Pairs
Activity
The traditional pairs or Pelmanism game requiring the ability to recognise some of the great mathematicians.

Maze
Activity
Each visitor to this page has a unique maze constructed for them to find their way through answering mathematical questions on the way.

The Rowcol Game
Activity
A strategy game based on claiming tokens in specific rows and columns.

Fifteen
Activity
A strategy game. Play against the computer to select three numbers that add up to 15.

The Subtraction Game
Activity
This basic version of Nim is a mathematical game of strategy in which players take turns removing sticks from a pile.

Number Crunch Saga
Activity
A lively numeracy game requiring you to align three numbers to create the given target sum or product.

23 or Bust
Activity
A game involving mental arithmetic and strategy for two players or one player against the computer.

Misfits
Activity
A Misfit is a character with a head, body and legs. How many different Misfits can you create?

Pairs Twenty One
Activity
Find the pairs of numbers that add up to 21 in this collection of matching games.

Online Psychic
Activity
Let the psychic read the cards and magically reveal the number you have secretly chosen. What is the mathematics that makes this trick work?

Prime Path Pace
Activity
The objective is to find a continuous path of prime numbers in the shortest time.

Tangram Table
Activity
Use the pieces of the tangram puzzle to make the basic shapes then complete the table showing which shapes are possible.

Tables Grab
Activity
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
Activity
Revise multiplication facts by racing across the screen to match the times tables question with the correct answer without getting hit by lightning.

Flabbergasted Game
Activity
This game for one or two players is an exciting challenge to demonstrate an understanding of factors and multiples.

Tables Conga
Activity
Use the arrow keys to collect all the multiples in order while avoiding the Conga Virus!

Green Fingers
Activity
Choose the amount of liquid from each bottle needed to make the watermelon grow as big as possible.

Discombobulated
Activity
A fun game requiring you to find numbers which add up to the target number as quickly as possible.

Fizz Buzzer
Activity
The digital version of the popular fizz buzz game. Press the buzzers if they are factors of the counter.

Online Curve Stitching
Activity
Create curves with straight lines using this online alternative to needle and thread.

Inertia Racetrack
Activity
A racing game for two players in which they use vectors to control the movement of their cars.

Fraction Decimal Pairs
Activity
The traditional pairs or Pelmanism game adapted to test knowledge of simple fractions and their equivalent decimals.

Pick The Primes
Activity
Pick the prime fruit from the tree as quickly as possible. Practise to improve your personal best time.

Pairs 240
Activity
Find the pairs of numbers that multiply together to give a product of 240 in this collection of matching games.

T Puzzle
Activity
Use the pieces of the T puzzle to fit into the outlines provided. A drag, rotate and drop interactive challenge.

Squorder
Activity
The Transum version of the traditional sliding tile puzzle.

Area Wall Puzzles
Activity
Divide the grid into rectangular pieces so that the area of each piece is the same as the number it contains.

Don't Shoot The Square
Activity
You will need to be quick on the draw to shoot all of the numbers except the square numbers.

Transformation Tetris
Activity
Develop your skills translating and rotating shapes in this fast paced classic game.

Dump-A-Dice Race
Activity
An online board game for two players involving prime and square numbers and making choices.

Thrice
Activity
A challenge to place all nine counters on the grid in such a way that they form exactly 10 straight lines, with each line containing three counters.

Rounding Snap
Activity
If the last card put down equals the previous card to the nearest whole number then all players race to shout SNAP!

Watsadoo
Activity
Rotate the cogs to catch the flying numbers in the correct sections.

Maths Crossword
Activity
An interactive mathematical crossword for you to do online. Find the missing words from the given clues.

Shunting Puzzles
Activity
Move the trams to their indicated parking places in the shunting yard as quickly as possible.

Pattern Clues
Activity
An interactive activity challenging you to reproduce a pattern of coloured squares according to given clues.

Mine Find
Activity
Find where the mines are hidden without stepping on one.

Clue Sudoku
Activity
A different way to complete a Sudoku puzzle with clues available at every stage.

Boxed In Numbers
Activity
The classic dots and boxes game with the addition of some positive and negative numbers which determine your score.

Cat Apult
Activity
Use the catapult to fire the cats onto the shelves according to the number sequence instructions.

Fractal Mosaic
Activity
Follow the precise instructions to create the ever-growing fractal mosaic pattern.

River Crossing
Activity
The traditional River Crossing challenge. Can you do it in the smallest number of moves?

Pi-Mon
Activity
Memorise the digits of pi with help from some musical notes.

Cliff Diving Monkeys
Activity
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.

Optical Illusions
Activity
Don't let your brain be fooled by these geometric optical illusions in this online quiz.

Remainder Race
Activity
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.

Superior
Activity
A game for two players who compete to make the largest possible number from randomly selected cards.

Snail Race
Activity
A race between 12 snails. Which snail is most likely to win? This is the students' version of the race simulation.

Great Expectation
Activity
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.

Shark's Dinner
Activity
The mathematical version of the classic hangman game. Guess the letters that are contained in the words.

Word Search
Activity
Find the mathematical words in the grid of letters.

Tantrum
Activity
A game, a puzzle and a challenge involving counters being placed at the corners of a square on a grid.

Sum Game
Activity
A game against the clock to find the numbers which add up to the target number.

Hard Times
Activity
The hardest multiplication facts (according to Transum research) are presented in the form of pairs games.

Mystery Numbers
Activity
If '7 D in a W' stands for 7 days in a week, what do you think these mystery numbers are?

Tug of War
Activity
A game for two players or teams testing their speedy reactions to mental arithmetic questions.

Mathopoly
Activity
A game of buying and selling property with maths questions thrown in for good measure.

Tran Towers
Activity
An adventure game requiring students to solve puzzles as they move through the old mansion.

Estimation Golf
Activity
Play a round of golf using your estimation skills rather than golf clubs.

Online Sudoku
Activity
An online, interactive version of the popular number placing puzzle.

Nim
Activity
Nim is a mathematical game of strategy in which two players take turns removing objects from groups of objects.

Tran Tunnels
Activity
A mini adventure game containing maths puzzles and problems. Find your way through the maze of tunnels to find Goldberg's magic harpsicord.

Yes No Questions
Activity
A game to determine the mathematical item by asking questions that can only be answered yes or no.

Dominoes Puzzle
Activity
Arrange the dominoes in seven squares. The number of dots along each side of the square must be equal to the number in the middle.

Investigations

Green Fingers
Activity
Choose the amount of liquid from each bottle needed to make the watermelon grow as big as possible.

Maths Mind Reader
Activity
Investigate this amazing mind reading performance based on simple mathematical principles.

Trilett
Activity
A strategy game requiring you to select three words with a common letter before the computer does.

Predictive Survey
Activity
An eight question survey collecting data for an amazing probability experiment.

Tantrum
Activity
A game, a puzzle and a challenge involving counters being placed at the corners of a square on a grid.

Videos

How to Play War Cards
Activity
This video shows how to play War cards tweaked just a little to turn it into a maths game.

Seven Thirteens
Activity
Does seven times thirteen really equal twenty eight?

It's not hard (Averages song)
Activity
A really zany video revising mean, median, mode and range

Maths Jokes Explained
Activity
Some of your favourite maths jokes are dissected in forensic fashion.

Visual Aids

End of Term Maths
Activity
Lists of fun activities suitable for the last week of Term.

Online Psychic
Activity
Let the psychic read the cards and magically reveal the number you have secretly chosen. What is the mathematics that makes this trick work?

Fractions Kim's Game
Activity
A memory game to be projected to help the whole class recognise basic fractions.

Countdown
Activity
How close can you get to the target by making a calculation out of the five numbers given?

Skunk
Activity
A game for the whole Maths class to play involving chance and choice.

Maths Mind Reader
Activity
Investigate this amazing mind reading performance based on simple mathematical principles.

Maths Bingo
Activity
This application will pick the bingo numbers for you and present each of the numbers as a mathematical expression.

Number Rhyme
Activity
A poem about the numbers one to nine. Just for fun can you make up a last line for each verse?

Circle Parts Kim's Game
Activity
A memory game to be projected to help the whole class revise the names for the parts of a circle.

Greater Than
Activity
The teacher is in charge of the order in which the numbered cards are revealed. Pupils have to decide where to put them!

Rounding Snap
Activity
If the last card put down equals the previous card to the nearest whole number then all players race to shout SNAP!

Wordles
Activity
Remember these mathematical words for their shape and movement.

Optical Illusions
Activity
Don't let your brain be fooled by these geometric optical illusions in this online quiz.

Angle Theorem Kim's Game
Activity
A memory game to be projected to help the whole class revise the circle angle theorems.

Playing Card Maths
Activity
Imagine you are on a desert island with nothing but a pack of playing cards. Do you have to stop learning mathematics?

Pesto
Activity
Students classify numbers randomly appearing on the screen by holding up cards

Hurdles Race
Activity
An animated distance time graph to be viewed while a student interprets the graph and comments on the race that produced the graph.

Lobster Pots
Activity
A strategic risk-and-reward dice game in which players act as lobster fishermen trying to maximise profits.

Mathematical Catchphrase
Activity
Say what you see! Work out the mathematical words from the picture clues.

Treasure Hunt
Activity
This page is for a teacher to use to generate clues for a treasure hunt around school.

Dice Bingo
Activity
Choose your own numbers for your bingo card. The caller uses two dice and adds the numbers together.

Code Cracking Presentation
Activity
A slide presentation showing techniques for cracking simple codes and ciphers.

Starters

Starter
One out of Ten
This Mathematics lesson starter has been designed for April Fool's Day. Don't be caught out!

Starter
Shunting Problem
Allow two trains to pass by using the limited amount of siding space.

Starter
Word Search
Create your own mathematical word search for the whole class to enjoy.

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Teachers might find the complete Fun Topic List useful.

If you are looking for fun and games for the end of term the best place to start is the Fun Maths page where you'll find lots of enjoyable activities all with a mathematical theme.We also have Maths Games and a number of Strategy Games which, while not being explicitly mathematical, involve similar thought processes to solving mathematical problems. They are ideal for two people sharing one computer.


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