Number Blast

Solve equations under pressure in Number Blast. Tap blocks quickly as you improve your mental arithmetic skills. Balance speed and accuracy before the jar overflows in this thrilling numeric challenge. Discover the surprising fun of math under a deadline.

Short stages, soft landings, and a character a child can steer themselves. That is the shape of most junior games. There is more to do than in toddler games: a path to follow, a few obstacles, a simple puzzle or counting task. But nothing moves faster than a child can react, and a mistake just means trying again. Sessions end when the stage does or when attention does.

• Tap, hold and swipe on phones and tablets
• Mouse or trackpad on a computer; arrow keys or WASD where the game asks for movement
• Press Escape or the exit button to leave the full-screen player

1. 1Tap Play and watch the brief introduction, which shows the character and the one or two actions available.
2. 2Steer with the arrow keys or on-screen pad, and tap or press space to jump or interact.
3. 3Follow the path and collect what the game highlights. Dodge anything that moves toward you.
4. 4Press next at the end of a stage, or replay to collect anything you missed.

• Free to play, nothing to install, no account needed
• Loads in the browser tab and opens full screen when you press Play
• Works in portrait or landscape
• Touch controls on phones and tablets, mouse and keyboard on a computer
• Listed under Junior

Number Blast is a step up from the simplest children's games without being frustrating. It is free, runs in a browser tab with no download or login, and a parent can see the whole game on one screen. Progress feels real to a child, and that is the point.

Suits children aged roughly five to ten who are ready to control a character and follow simple goals. Younger siblings may enjoy watching. Parents and carers can play alongside.

Does Number Blast work with a keyboard?

Yes. On a laptop or desktop, the arrow keys usually move and space or another key jumps or interacts. The start screen shows which keys.

What if my child gets stuck on a stage?

Try the stage together, or use the menu to pick a different one. Junior games let you come back later, and a short break often helps.

Is progress saved?

Often, in the browser on that device. A different tablet or computer will start from the beginning, since there is no account.