Math Rush is a free mental maths game with a shrinking timer. Type the answer to each sum, or switch to True or False mode and judge if the answer shown is right. It runs in your browser with no download or sign up, works on phones and computers, and keeps working offline once loaded.
Inspired by: Mental maths speed drills.
How to play Math Rush
- Pick a mode. Type the answer lets you enter numbers. True or false shows a sum with an answer to judge.
- Answer each question before the timer bar runs out.
- A right answer earns points, plus a bonus for speed and for a long streak.
- A wrong answer or a timeout costs a life. You start with three lives.
- Every six right answers raise the level. Sums get harder and the timer gets shorter.
Controls
- Keyboard: In Type mode, type digits, use Backspace to delete and Enter to submit. In True or false mode, use the Left arrow for False and the Right arrow for True, or the F and T keys.
- Mouse: Click the number pad or the True and False buttons.
- Touch screen: Tap the number pad or the True and False buttons.
Tips to score higher
- Round and adjust. For 49 plus 27, think 50 plus 27, then take away 1.
- In True or false mode, check the last digit first. It often shows a wrong answer at once.
- Learn your tables up to 12 well. Multiplication shows up on every level.
- Do not rush the first digit in Type mode. The answer is checked as soon as you type enough digits.
- Keep a streak going. Every ten right answers in a row gives you an extra life.
The story behind Math Rush
Quick mental arithmetic has always been a school skill, and in India it is almost a tradition: tables recited in chorus, speed sums on the board and marks lost for using fingers. Shakuntala Devi, famous as the human computer, made mental calculation a stage act. In 2005 the Nintendo DS game Brain Age, based on the work of Japanese researcher Ryuta Kawashima, made short daily maths drills a popular habit around the world. Math Rush follows that spirit with fast rounds you can play in a minute, with no calculator allowed.
Questions players ask
Is Math Rush free to play?
Yes. It is free to play, with no sign up and no download.
What are the two modes?
In Type mode you enter the answer yourself. In True or false mode you decide whether the shown answer is correct.
Does the difficulty change?
Yes. It starts with small additions and moves up to multiplication, division and bigger numbers, while the timer gets shorter.
Is it good for kids?
Yes. The early levels use simple sums, which makes it useful for practice. Older players can reach hard levels quickly.
Can I use it on a phone?
Yes. A large on-screen number pad appears in the game, so you do not need a keyboard.