What are the best multiplication games for kids?
The best multiplication games give a child instant feedback and let them work on one times table at a time, rather than drilling the whole grid at once. The Times Tables Game does exactly that: pick any table from 2 to 12, answer twenty quick questions, and each answer marks itself right or wrong on the spot. The Multiplication Chart adds a study grid and a quiz mode for spotting patterns, and Math Tug of War turns recall into a race against the computer or a friend.
How do kids learn the times tables quickly?
Kids learn the times tables quickest in short daily bursts on one table at a time, starting with the easy 2, 5 and 10 tables before the trickier 6, 7 and 8 tables. Testing recall with a game beats copying out sums, because pulling an answer from memory is what fixes it there. A good routine is to learn a table in order first on the times tables practice page, then come back and quiz yourself with a game until the answers arrive without thinking.
What age do kids start multiplication?
Most children start multiplication around age 7 to 8, in second and third grade, once they are comfortable with adding and skip counting. Second graders usually meet the 2, 5 and 10 tables, third graders learn the rest up to 12, and fourth graders work on speed and recall. The games on this page suit any of those stages, because the child chooses which table to practice and how hard to make it.
Frequently asked questions
Are these multiplication games free?
Yes. Every multiplication game and printable on this page is completely free, with no account, no download and no sign-up. You can start playing straight away on a phone, tablet, Chromebook or computer.
Which multiplication game is best for a beginner?
Start a beginner on a single table in the Times Tables Game, choosing the 2, 5 or 10 table first. Those three are the easiest to remember, so a child builds confidence before mixing the tables together or moving on to the harder 6, 7 and 8 tables.
Can I print multiplication worksheets from here?
Yes. The times table chart prints the full 1 to 12 grid on one clean page for a wall or desk, and the multiplication worksheet generates twenty fresh problems with an answer key every time you print, so a child never runs out of practice.