Equation Guess
Find the hidden equation in six guesses. Every guess has to be a true equation, and the colors tell you which numbers and signs are in the right spot.
How to play
- Guess the hidden equation in 6 tries. Each guess must be a true equation that fills all 6 boxes, like 15−7=8.
- After each guess the tiles change color: green right symbol, right spot · gold in the equation, wrong spot · gray not in it.
- The answer after the = is always a whole number.
Four levels: pick your heat
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Spicy
Spicy equations use two operations — remember, × and ÷ happen before + and −.
With Blaze the Dragon. Play today's Spicy Equation Guess →
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Extra Spicy
Extra Spicy equations use two or three operations, and the order matters: × and ÷ happen before + and −, so 4+6×12 is 76, not 120.
With Pi the Owl. Play today's Extra Spicy Equation Guess →
What math it practices
- Writing true equations
- Order of operations
- Deduction from clues
Best for grades 4–8, and fun for grown-ups too. Every level has its own daily leaderboard, and solving any puzzle on its day keeps your streak going.
Questions
How is Equation Guess ranked?
Fewest guesses wins, and ties go to the fastest time.
Is it free? Do I need an account?
Free, with no sign-up. Every visitor gets a guest name like Mathlete4821. The site never asks for a name, email or age.
What do the peppers mean?
There are four levels: Mild 🌶️ (warm up), Medium 🌶️🌶️, Spicy 🌶️🌶️🌶️ and Extra Spicy 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (big-brain challenge). Play any level, or all four, every day. Each level has its own leaderboard.
When is there a new puzzle?
Every day at midnight Pacific time. Missed a day? Past puzzles stay playable.
Can teachers use it in class?
Yes. The puzzles make a quick warm-up or a challenge for early finishers, and they work on phones, tablets, Chromebooks and the classroom screen.