How to Play Number Match Game

Number Match Game is math facts bingo. Answer questions quickly and mark five in a row to shout Bingo!

What is Number Match Game?

Choose the skill (addition, subtraction, multiplication or division) and the speed. A question appears at the top; click the square on your card with the answer. Sometimes more than one square has the right answer, so pick the one that helps you most. If time runs out, a square disappears. Get five in a row across, down or diagonally to win.

How to play Number Match Game

Click or tap the answer square.

Step by step

1. Choose a math skill and a speed.
2. Read the question at the top.
3. Click a square with the correct answer.
4. Watch the timer; missed questions remove a square.
5. Make five in a row to win.

Strategy tips to play better

• When two squares have the answer, choose the one that builds toward a line.
• Lines through the middle square give you the most chances.
• Start on a slow speed until you know the facts, then speed up.

What kids learn

• Math facts fluency
• Strategy
• Speed
• Focus

For parents and teachers

Works for grades 1 to 5 since you choose the operation and speed.

Rules & goal

How do you play?

First, select the math skill you’d like to work on as well as the speed. Choose a faster speed for a more challenging game! Then, answer the math questions at the top of the screen. Sometimes, there are multiple correct answer squares to choose from. So, choose the square that will be most strategic in helping you win. If you don’t answer before the timer runs out, one square will disappear from the bingo card. You can get bingo by marking five answers in a row vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. How quickly can you win?

This bingo game is perfect for practicing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts. Challenge your class to a competitive bingo game! Have students take turns playing as you display the game on a screen. Or, have multiple students play, each on their own device, to see who can get bingo first.