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Factor Chain Hunt: Fun & Educational Math Game for Kids

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Looking for a fun, fast-paced math game that challenges students to think critically while practicing multiplication and factorization? Factor Chain Hunt is the perfect classroom or at-home activity for kids in elementary and middle school!

What is Factor Chain Hunt?

Factor Chain Hunt is a team-based game where players race against the clock to solve multiplication and factor challenges. The game combines strategy, speed, and math skills as teams select number tiles to match a target product.

Players compete in Red Team vs. Blue Team rounds, earning points for correct answers and racing to use up all their tiles before time runs out. With dynamic timer bars, scoreboards, and interactive tiles, Factor Chain Hunt makes learning multiplication exciting and competitive.


⚡ Setup Your Challenge

How to Play

  1. Setup the Game
    • Enter a challenge title.
    • Name your teams (Red Team and Blue Team).
    • Choose a time limit (1, 2, or 3 minutes).
    • Select the number of tiles (10, 15, or 20).
    • Optionally, enable penalty points for incorrect answers.
  2. Start the Challenge
    • Press Start Challenge to begin.
    • Each team sees a target number on their side.
    • Number tiles appear in a grid.
  3. Select Tiles
    • Pick tiles that multiply together to reach the target number.
    • You can select up to 3 tiles per turn.
    • Press Submit to check your answer or Clear to start over.
  4. Scoring
    • Correct answer: Your team earns points equal to 1 + the number of tiles used.
    • Incorrect answer: Opponent earns 1 point.
  5. End of Game
    • The game ends when time runs out or all tiles are used.
    • The team with the highest score wins.
    • Confetti celebrates the winning team!

Rules

  • Each team selects tiles to match the target number.
  • Only the tiles you select count toward your answer.
  • You cannot select more than 3 tiles in a single turn.
  • No points are earned once the game ends.
  • Penalty points are optional and apply when enabled.

Why Play Factor Chain Hunt?

  • Builds multiplication and factorization skills.
  • Encourages teamwork and strategy.
  • Promotes fast thinking under time pressure.
  • Perfect for classrooms, math clubs, or family game nights.

Ready to play? Challenge your friends or students and see which team will master the Factor Chain Hunt!


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