Math Fighter: the math game for kids that turns mental math into a duel
Math Fighter is a math game for kids in which every correct answer lands a hit. Practise mental math, times tables and more, free to start on phone, tablet and in the browser.
Quick facts
- Age
- Grades 1-6 (about 6-12 years); kindergarten mode for younger children
- Price
- Free to start, optional Pro subscription
- Platforms
- iOS, Android, play in the browser
- Languages
- More than 30 languages in the app, including English, German, French, Japanese and Thai
- Internet needed
- For online play and the AI tutor
- Kid safety
- Kids mode under 13, no chat or messaging between players
What is Math Fighter?
Math Fighter is a math game for kids where you fight with numbers. A question appears, you tap the right answer, and your fighter lands the attack. Wrong answers give the opponent a chance to strike back.
It works as a mental math game and as times tables practice: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division come up again and again, in short rounds that feel like a match rather than homework.
The game is made for children in grades 1 to 6, and adults who want to keep their mental arithmetic sharp can play too. It is free to start, with an optional Pro subscription.
How a round of Math Fighter works
A match is quick to learn, so even young players can start without help.
Pick an opponent and a level
Choose VS Computer, two players on one device, or online play. Then set the difficulty and the number of rounds (1, 3 or 5).
Read the question
Both fighters start with 100 HP. A math problem appears, with a timer bar running and a streak counter for correct answers in a row.
Tap the right answer
Pick one of the answer buttons. A correct answer lands a hit; a wrong one lets the opponent strike back.
Win the match
The first fighter down to 0 HP loses. Then start the next round, try a harder level or move on to the Math Dojo.
Math Fighter screenshots
A look at the arena, the menu, the dojo, the tutor and Math Discovery.
What kids practise with this mental math game
Math Fighter is built around repetition with feedback, which is how mental math becomes automatic.
Times tables and multiplication
At Hard level, multiplication and division join the mix, so times tables practice happens as part of the fight instead of as a drill.
Mental math under light time pressure
The timer bar encourages quick recall. At Easy level, addition and subtraction stay up to 10; Medium goes up to 100.
Step-by-step progress with belts
The Math Dojo has 8 belts from White to Black Belt 2nd Dan. Each belt unlocks after the one before it, with an interactive lesson from Sensei Suken.
Personal help from an AI math tutor
The AI tutor gives step-by-step lessons at grade level, shows visuals such as fractions as pizza slices, and offers example questions and practice fights.
Math in real life
Math Discovery links numbers to the real world, with topics such as temperature, time and clocks, money, Pythagoras and James Watt.
Game modes and features
VS Computer with three AI levels
Play alone against an Easy, Medium or Hard computer opponent.
Two players on one device
Play head to head with a sibling or friend on the same phone or tablet.
Online play against other players
Challenge players around the world. Online play is not available in kids or kindergarten mode.
Math Dojo and Math Discovery
Work through the belt system, then explore real-world math topics.
Leaderboard and stats
See how you rank on the leaderboard. Detailed stats are part of the optional Pro subscription.
Price, privacy and safety for kids
Free to start, Pro is optional
You can start playing for free. An optional Pro subscription unlocks extra content and features; check the store listing for current prices.
Kids mode under 13
Kids mode switches on automatically for players under 13, with more time per question, gentler feedback and larger answer buttons.
No chat between players
There is no chat and no messaging between players anywhere in the game.
No online play for the youngest
Online play is not available in kids or kindergarten mode.
Who is Math Fighter for, and how often should kids play?
Parents of children in grades 1 to 6 can use Math Fighter as a playful extra next to schoolwork, for example to practise the times tables before a test. Kindergarten mode covers number recognition and counting for the youngest.
Short, regular sessions work better than one long one. A few rounds a day is a sensible habit; sit next to your child at first and let them pick the level that feels challenging but doable.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best way to practise times tables with a game?
Short daily rounds work well. In Math Fighter, multiplication and division appear at Hard level, so kids practise times tables as part of a match.
Is Math Fighter free?
It is free to start. There is an optional Pro subscription that unlocks extra features; see the App Store or Google Play listing for current prices.
What age is Math Fighter for?
It is made for grades 1 to 6, roughly ages 6 to 12. A kindergarten mode exists for younger children, and adults can use it for mental math training.
Is Math Fighter safe for kids?
Kids mode turns on automatically for players under 13, and there is no chat or messaging between players. Online play is not available in kids or kindergarten mode.
Is there an AI math tutor for kids in the game?
Yes. The AI tutor gives step-by-step lessons at grade level, with visuals such as pizza slices for fractions, example questions and practice fights.
Can my child play Math Fighter in the browser?
Yes, you can play in the browser as well as on iOS and Android. Use the buttons on this page to choose your platform.
Try Math Fighter today
Pick your platform and start your first fight for free. A few minutes of mental math a day is all it takes to build a habit.