How to Play Popped Corn Snack

Popped Corn Snack is a coordinate plane game. Move around the grid to collect popcorn, but stay away from the unpopped kernels.

What is Popped Corn Snack?

Your goal is to fill the bucket with popcorn. Move by clicking numbers on the x-axis (left and right) and y-axis (up and down), for example -1, -2 or -3 on the x-axis moves you left. Landing on a kernel ends the game and you lose your popcorn.

How to play Popped Corn Snack

Click the numbers on the x and y axes.

Step by step

1. Find a piece of popcorn on the grid.
2. Work out how far left or right it is and click that x number.
3. Work out how far up or down and click that y number.
4. Collect it and choose the next piece.
5. Avoid kernels.

Strategy tips to play better

• Remember: x is across (left and right), y is up and down.
• Negative x moves left, negative y moves down.
• Plan your path so you never stop on a kernel.
• Say the move out loud, like 'two right, one down'.

What kids learn

• Coordinate plane
• Positive and negative numbers
• Planning
• Direction

For parents and teachers

A gentle first look at coordinates for grades 4 to 6.

Rules & goal

How do you play? Your goal is to fill your bucket with popped popcorn. But watch out for the kernels! They will end your game and you’ll lose all of your popcorn. To collect, click the numbers on the X and Y axes. For example, to move to the left, you can press -1, -2, or -3 on the X-axis.

With this game, students can get comfortable with the coordinate graph. It’s a great tool for introducing the topic, as students can quickly pick up the concept. Have students play on their own, in pairs, or challenge students to a competition on the board to say who plays best. Engaging and exciting, this game makes learning about coordinate graphs fun. After playing this online graphing game, students will be ready to graph points, lines, label points, and more!