Times Tables Game: Multiplication Practice for Kids
Make multiplication practice fun with this free times tables game. Pick one table or a mix from 2 to 12, then race the clock in a 60-second sprint or answer 20 questions as fast as you can. At the end you see which facts you missed, so you know exactly what to practice next.
Press Start
Quick answer: Choose the tables and a mode, press Start, type each answer and press Enter. Right answers flash green and wrong ones flash red with the correct fact. The sprint counts how many you get right in 60 seconds; the race times how fast you answer 20. Best scores are saved in this browser.
How to use the times tables game
- Beginners start with the 1, 2, 5 and 10 tables, which follow easy patterns.
- Next, practice one table at a time until you can answer without counting.
- Then play the mixed 2 to 12 sprint every day and try to beat your best.
- Use the “Practice these” list at the end to focus on facts you missed.
Times tables tricks
| Table | Trick |
|---|---|
| 2 | Double the number |
| 4 | Double it, then double again |
| 5 | Answers end in 5 or 0; it is half of the 10 times table |
| 9 | The digits of the answer add up to 9 (9 × 7 = 63, 6 + 3 = 9) |
| 10 | Add a zero |
| 11 | Up to 9, repeat the digit (11 × 4 = 44) |
| 12 | Times 10, plus times 2 (12 × 6 = 60 + 12 = 72) |
Tips for parents and teachers
- Little and often. Two or three one-minute sprints a day work better than one long session.
- Swap the order. The game asks both 3 × 7 and 7 × 3, so children learn that the order does not change the answer.
- Celebrate personal bests. Beating yesterday’s score is more motivating than comparing with others.
For more brain training, try the Stroop color test or the number guessing game, or check sums with the percentage calculator.
FAQ
What age is this times tables game for?
Most children learn their times tables between ages 7 and 10, but the sprint is fun for any age who wants faster mental math.
Does it work on tablets?
Yes. The answer box opens a number keypad on phones and tablets.
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