How to play Number Target
- You get a target and a handful of numbers.
- Tap a number, then a sign (+, −, ×, ÷), then another number: the result appears as a new green number.
- Keep combining numbers until one of them equals the target.
- Each number can be used once. Undo takes back a step, Start over restores the original numbers.
- A round has 5 targets. Skip one if you are stuck.
Tips
- Work backward: what two numbers would give the target? Can you build one of them?
- Multiply first to get close, then add or subtract to land exactly.
- Keep the small numbers for the end: they are perfect to adjust.
- Divisions only work when the result is a whole number.
- On Hard, look at the big number first: 25, 50, 75 or 100 is usually the backbone of the solution.
- Hint looks at the numbers you have left: it suggests the next calculation of a solution, or tells you when the target can no longer be reached and it is time to Undo.
About Number Target
Number Target is a classic of TV game shows and mental math clubs: a few numbers, four operations and one target. There is often more than one way to get there, and finding a short one is the real pleasure.
Every target here is built by playing real operations on your numbers, so it can always be reached. Easy targets need one or two steps; Hard targets go up to 999 and require at least four operations.
Points and badges
Finishing a game of Number Target earns points for your level. Four badges are waiting in this game, from bronze to diamond: each one says what to do and adds bonus points.
Questions
Can every target be reached?
Yes. Each target is created by combining your numbers with real operations, so a solution always exists.
Can I use a number twice?
No. Each number is used once, but every result becomes a new number you can use.
Why is my subtraction refused?
Results must stay positive: put the bigger number first when you subtract.