Hit the Button Maths

Play a fast, free online maths game for quick mental maths practice. Practise times tables, division, number bonds, doubles, halves and square numbers against the clock.

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Tip: press 1–4 to answer, F for full screen.

Hit the Button Maths – free online maths game

Hit the Button Maths is a free quick-fire maths game built for UK primary pupils. Choose a topic, pick a difficulty and see how many correct answers you can hit before the timer ends. It runs straight in the browser — no account, no download, no waiting.

Choose a maths game

Times Tables2× to 12× DivisionFacts to 12× Number BondsTo 10, 20 & 100 Doubles & HalvesTo 100 Square Numbers2² to 20²

New: practising for the statutory Year 4 check? Our Multiplication Tables Check practice mode matches the real format — 25 questions, 6 seconds each.

What can you practise?

Times tables and multiplication facts
Division facts and mental division
Number bonds to 10, 20 and 100
Doubles and halves
Square numbers
Quick mental maths recall in Mixed Maths mode

Built for short, effective practice

Use the game at home or in school for short bursts of maths practice — most children play for one to three minutes at a time. The interface works on desktop computers, tablets and mobile devices, and every score is compared against your own best, saved on this device, so there's always something to beat.

Tip: start on Easy, then move to Medium or Hard once you're getting most answers right.

New to building a practice routine, or looking for classroom activity ideas? Our guides for parents and teachers cover home practice routines, MTC preparation, classroom starters, and how this site compares to alternatives.

Common questions

Is Hit the Button Maths free to play?

Yes. Every game mode is free to play in the browser, on desktop, tablet or mobile, with no sign-up or download required.

What topics does Hit the Button Maths cover?

Times tables and multiplication facts, division facts, number bonds, doubles and halves, and square numbers, plus a Mixed Maths mode and a dedicated Multiplication Tables Check practice mode.

What age group is it designed for?

It's built for UK primary school children aged 6 to 11 (Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2), and is also used by teachers as a classroom starter activity and by parents for practice at home.

Does my child's score get saved?

Your best score for each topic and difficulty is saved on this device only, so you can try to beat it next time. Nothing is uploaded or shared.