Free game · ages 9–16

Make the target — the make 24 maths puzzle

Four numbers, four signs, one target. Use + − × ÷ and brackets, each number exactly once, to make 24 (or the target on easy). Every puzzle can be solved — can you find a way?

How to play Make the Target

Choose easy (targets 10–30), classic 24 (numbers 1–9) or hard 24 (numbers 1–13).
Tap the numbers and the signs to build a sum. Use brackets to decide what is worked out first.
Press ✓ Check. If it does not make the target, try again — or skip and see one way to do it.
6 puzzles a round. Solve all 6 for the Bullseye badge.

Skills it builds

✓ Order of operations and brackets
✓ Flexible mental arithmetic
✓ Trying, checking and trying again

Learn it: Mental Maths MasteryFaster sums in your head make every target easier. Free lessons, badges and certificates.

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Make the Target — questions

How do you play the 24 game?

You get four numbers. Combine all four — each exactly once — with adding, taking away, multiplying and dividing (and brackets) so that the answer is 24. For 3, 3, 8, 1: (8 + 1) × 3 − 3 = 24.

Is every puzzle solvable?

Yes. A computer checks every puzzle before you see it, and you can always skip to see one solution. Often there are several ways.

Can I join numbers, like 1 and 2 to make 12?

No — each card is one number. You can use brackets as much as you like, and fractions in the middle are allowed on classic and hard.

Which level is right for my child?

Easy (whole numbers, targets 10–30) for ages 9–10, classic 24 for 10+, and hard (numbers up to 13) for confident older children.

24 का खेल कैसे खेलें?

चारों संख्याओं को एक-एक बार इस्तेमाल करें और +, −, ×, ÷ व कोष्ठक से 24 बनाएँ। जैसे 3, 3, 8, 1: (8 + 1) × 3 − 3 = 24।