Multiplication Table Games

Times tables help kids learn and memorize multiplication equations, serving as an alternative to solving problems with a calculator or pencil and paper. If kids master times tables, it may may help with more difficult multiplication problems later on. Kids can practice multiplication times tables by playing online games that test their knowledge and response time.

Buzzy's Times Table Challenge

Kids solve multiplication table equations as quickly as possible when playing Buzzy's Times Table Challenge at kidsnumbers.com. Buzzy carries a box and starts at the 1 row. Players type their answer in the box; if it's correct, Buzzy moves to the next column. Should a player enter an incorrect answer, a buzzer goes off, and players try again. The game ends when the player--and Buzzy-- reach the 10 x 10 equation.

As players work their way through the table, a timer keeps track of how much time they're taking on the task. With each attempt, players should try to top their previous best time.

Times Tables Grid Games

Players use multiplication table grids when playing two multiplication table games at the BBC's Skillswise site. In the first game, players select the times tables they want to practice (up through 10) and have the option of playing with or without numbers appearing on the grid, as well as whether they want the game to run a timer. Players solve equations and click the grid's blue square that contains the answer.

Choosing more than one times table to practice allows players to click grids that contain solutions to multiple equations. For instance, if the game asks, "What is 6 x 4," players may click the 24 on the grid that appears in the 3, 4, 6 or 8 rows, because 24 is a multiple of all of those numbers. Playing without numbers makes the game more difficult, as players must locate exact location of the answers on the grid.

The second game has no option to play with numbers appearing on the grid. Also, unlike the first game, this game does not ask players to solve equations. Rather, it gives players a solution and asks that they locate it on the grid. For example, if a player selected the 6 and 9 times tables, the game may ask, "Where is 36?" Players click on the square where 36 would appear either in the 6 or 9 rows.

Players have five lives in each of the two games. An incorrect answer sounds the alarm, with the game proceeding to point out the correct answer.

Multiplication Table Challenge

The Multiplication Table Challenge at programmingart.com covers the multiplication table up through 12 and gives players 100 questions in random order. Questions appear on the upper right of the screen, with players typing their responses in the "My Answer" box and either clicking "Check my answer" or pressing "Enter" on their keyboard. If players answer a question erroneously, the game indicates the correct answer.

The clock timer appears on the lower left of the screen. Players can see their correct answer percentage at the bottom of the screen and should answer the questions as quickly as possible. Clicking the "X" on the bottom right of the screen shows players their grading report. Players also have the option of playing a game that focuses on the more difficult 6 through 12 times tables.