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How to Play
Game Instructions
- You are given 4 numbers.
- Use all 4 numbers exactly once.
- Use +, โ, ร, รท to combine them.
- Your goal is to make the result equal 24.
- Tap a number card, then an operator, then another number to combine them.
- Tap [1] [+] [2] to make a [3] card. (Cards left: 3, 3, 4)
- Tap [3] [+] [3] to make a [6] card. (Cards left: 6, 4)
- Tap [6] [ร] [4] to make [24]. You win!
Why Play Make 24?
The Make 24 game has been used in classrooms worldwide to develop mental math and number sense. It encourages creative problem-solving as there are often multiple ways to reach 24 from the same four numbers.
Research shows that arithmetic games like Make 24 strengthen the brain's numerical processing centers and improve calculation fluency over time.
Tips for Success
- Think about what pairs of numbers multiply or add to useful values.
- 8 ร 3 = 24, 6 ร 4 = 24, 12 ร 2 = 24 are common patterns.
- Don't forget subtraction and division to create intermediate values.
- Use the Reset button to start over if you get stuck.
Example Solutions
- Cards: 1, 2, 3, 4 โ (1 + 2 + 3) ร 4 = 24
- Cards: 2, 3, 4, 4 โ (2 ร 4) ร (4 โ 3 + 1) = 24
- Cards: 8, 3, 8, 1 โ 8 รท (1 โ 8 รท 3)... wait, that doesn't work! ๐
How to Play Make 24
Use Every Number
Use all four given numbers exactly once to create an expression that equals exactly 24.
Apply Operations
You can use any combination of addition (+), subtraction (-), multiplication (ร), and division (รท).
Reach 24
Select two numbers and an operator to combine them, then repeat until you have a single number left: 24!