Multiplication Bingo

Make Times Tables Fun with Multiplication Bingo!

Are you looking for a free and exciting online game to help your child master their multiplication facts? Say goodbye to boring worksheets and hello to Multiplication Bingo! This classic game is a brilliant way to make practicing times tables a fun and competitive challenge for children in Key Stage 2.

Our interactive version lets you choose exactly which times tables you want to focus on, from the 2s and 10s right up to the tricky 7s and 12s. A new, unique bingo card is generated every time, providing endless opportunities for practice. The goal is to solve the multiplication questions and be the first to cover all the numbers on your card to win!

How to Play

1. Choose Your Tables: At the start, click (or tap) to select all the times tables you want to practice in this game.
2. Get Your Card: The game will automatically create a unique bingo card for you with a “free space” star in the middle.
3. Solve the Question: A multiplication question will appear at the top of the screen. Work out the answer in your head.
4. Find and Cover: Look for the answer on your bingo card. If it’s there, click on it to cover it with a counter.
5. Get a Full House: Keep answering questions until you have covered every number on your card. The first to cover all their numbers wins the game and gets to shout “BINGO!”

Learning Objectives & Curriculum Links

Multiplication Bingo is a powerful educational tool that directly supports key learning objectives within the UK’s Key Stage 2 (KS2) maths curriculum.

• Target Age Group: This game is ideal for children in Year 3 and Year 4 (ages 7-9) who are learning their times tables. It also serves as fantastic practice for children in Year 5 and Year 6 (ages 9-11) to improve the speed and accuracy of their recall.
• Key Maths Focus:
  • Multiplication and Division Facts: The game is centered around the curriculum aim for children to “recall and use multiplication and division facts for the multiplication tables up to 12 × 12.”
  • Mental Arithmetic: This is a pure mental maths challenge. It requires children to solve multiplication problems quickly and accurately, which is a vital skill for becoming fluent in mathematics.
  • Increased Recall Speed: The fun, fast-paced nature of the game encourages children to answer questions quickly, which helps to cement their times table knowledge and improve recall speed.

Tips for Teachers and Parents

This interactive times table game is a brilliant resource for both the classroom and for practicing at home.

• For Teachers: Use Multiplication Bingo on your interactive whiteboard as a highly engaging whole-class starter or plenary. You can select a specific times table you are focusing on that week. It’s also a perfect activity for children to play independently or in pairs on tablets during a maths rotation.
• For Parents: This game is a fantastic, fun alternative to times table tests or drills. It makes practice feel like a game rather than a chore. You can challenge your child to see how quickly they can get a full house, or even play along on another device to see who can win first!

Enjoy the game! Don’t forget to explore our other free maths games for primary-aged children.