Target
Combine the number tiles, two at a time, with + − × or ÷ until you hit the target number exactly. You don’t have to use every tile.
How to play
- Make the target number by combining the number tiles.
- Tap a number, tap an operation, then tap another number. The two tiles merge into the answer.
- Each tile can only be used once, and you don't have to use them all.
- Every answer has to be a whole number bigger than zero — no fractions or negatives.
Four levels: pick your heat
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Mild
Try one big step first, like multiplying two tiles, then add or take away to finish.
With Tan the Turtle. Play today's Mild Target →
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Medium
Get close to the target first, then make the difference from the tiles you have left.
With Digit the Fox. Play today's Medium Target →
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Spicy
Multiply a big tile to land near the target, then build the leftover from the small tiles.
With Blaze the Dragon. Play today's Spicy Target →
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Extra Spicy
You’ll need all six tiles! Try multiplying a big tile by a number you build from small ones, then use what’s left to fix the difference.
With Pi the Owl. Play today's Extra Spicy Target →
What math it practices
- Mental math with all four operations
- Flexible thinking: working forward and backward from the target
- Multi-step problem solving
Best for grades 3–8, 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
Can I use fractions or negative numbers?
No. Every step has to give a whole number bigger than zero, which keeps it fair and makes you think about which order to combine the numbers.
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.