EveryMemoryMake the Number
Hit the target by combining a few numbers with plus, minus and times. A free mental-math reasoning game right in your browser.
⚡ Quick answer
Make the Number is a free in-browser mental-math game where you combine a few numbers with +, - and x to reach a target value. Every puzzle is generated to be solvable, and it gives number sense and planning a light workout. Your score is self-relative - you only beat your own best solved count - and it is not a medical or IQ test.
Key takeaways
- Combine small numbers with +, - and x to hit the target - every puzzle is solvable.
- Free and in-browser with no sign-up; best solved count saved on your device.
- Trains number reasoning and planning - you mainly improve at the game itself.
- Self-relative scoring: beat your own best count, not other people.
Make the Number gives you a target and a few small numbers. Your job is to combine those numbers - each used once - with plus, minus and times to land exactly on the target. Tap a number, tap an operator, build your expression, and check it.
The playable game is right above this article. No sign-up and nothing to install; your best solved count is saved on your own device so there's always a target to beat.
How to play
The game runs in the box at the top of this page. Tap Start to get your first target.
- See the target number at the top and your small numbers below.
- Tap a number, then an operator (+, -, x), then another number to build an expression.
- Tap = Check to test it; use Clear to start over or New puzzle for a fresh one.
- Each puzzle you solve adds to your count - there's always at least one valid answer.
No account needed - your best solved count is saved right on your device.
What it trains
Make the Number leans on number reasoning: trying combinations and planning a couple of steps ahead.
- Mental arithmetic with mixed operations
- Working memory for partial results
- Planning a route to a goal
Like any single game, you'll mostly get quicker at this puzzle itself. It's enjoyable math practice, not a measure of intelligence.
Solving tips
A little structure beats random guessing.
- Check if multiplying the two larger numbers overshoots - if so, lean on + and -.
- Work backward from the target: what would you need to add or subtract last?
- If you're stuck, Clear and try a different first pairing.
The honest way to read your score
Your solved count only means something next to your own earlier sessions. Speed and focus vary day to day, so watch your trend over time rather than one run, and don't read it as a math-ability or IQ score.
If you like number puzzles, see is Sudoku good for your brain, or take the full memory test online.
⚠ When to talk to a professional
Make the Number is a casual game for fun and light mental-math practice only. It does not measure intelligence, diagnose any condition, or replace professional assessment. If you have genuine concerns about your thinking, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
