The best free maths games for kids online

A good maths game is short, gives instant feedback, and practises one real skill. A bad one is mostly colour and noise. Here is how to choose, and a list of free games that run in the browser with no account.

What makes a good maths game?

• One clear skill: times tables, fractions, equations.
• Fast feedback: you know at once if you were right.
• Short rounds: one to three minutes, easy to repeat.
• No pressure: speed is optional for anxious learners.
• No sign-up or ads inside the game.

Free games by skill

Times tables and mental maths

• Times Table Race: race animal bots through 20 questions.
• Maths Meteors: type answers to blast falling sums.
• Bubble Pop Maths: pop the bubble with the right answer.

Fractions, money and time

• Fraction Pizza: build, compare and add fractions.
• Money Counter: count money and give change in rupees, dollars, pounds or dirhams.
• Clock Game: read and set an analogue clock.

Number sense and patterns

• Prime Hunter: find primes, squares, factors and multiples.
• Number Sequences: find the next number.
• Maths Memory Match: match sums with answers.

Algebra, graphs and geometry

• Equation Balance: solve equations on a balance scale.
• Coordinate Battleships: learn coordinates and negative numbers.
• Angle Estimator: estimate angles in degrees.
• Function Machine: feed numbers into a machine, plot the results and crack the secret rule.

3D thinking and logic (three tiers of levels each)

• Cube Nets: see which shapes fold into a cube and find all 11 cube nets.
• Block Views: count hidden cubes and match front, top and side views.
• Tower of Hanoi: the classic recursion puzzle, from 3 to 8 disks.
• Nonogram: picture logic puzzles where number clues reveal a hidden image.

Learn the idea first

• Interactive maths lessons: area, Pythagoras, slope, fractions, percentages and more.
• Maths Practice: 126 skills for Grade 1 to 8 with a mastery score.

Games or worksheets?

Both help. Games build speed and motivation; worksheets build writing, working out and focus. Mix them: ten minutes of games, then a short printable worksheet.

How much screen time is right?

Short sessions of 10 to 15 minutes work well. Stop while the child is still enjoying it.

Common questions

Are free maths games as good as paid apps?

For practising core skills, yes. Look for instant feedback, short rounds and clear skills rather than price.

What age are online maths games for?

From about age 5 (counting, money, simple sums) to adults (algebra, Pythagoras). Each game shows a suggested age.

Do maths games work on a phone?

Yes. The games on this site are built for touch screens and keyboards.

Is my child's progress saved?

Scores and badges are saved in the browser on that device only. Nothing is sent to a server.

This guide is general information. For exams, follow your school, teacher and official exam board, and use your own judgement about what suits your child.