Number Patterns Game
Number Patterns is a free math game where kids spot the rule in a number sequence and fill in the missing number.
Number Patterns
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- Ages
- 5–10
- School years
- Kindergarten–5th Grade
- Skills
- Counting on and back, Skip counting by 2s, 3s, 5s and 10s, Recognizing number patterns
- Curriculum
- Common Core (2.NBT.A.2, 3.OA.D.9, 4.OA.C.5)
- Time
- 2–5 minutes a round
- Cost
- Free, no sign-up
- Updated
How to play Number Patterns
- Choose a level: counting on, skip counting, forwards & backwards, or tricky patterns.
- Look at how the numbers change from one to the next.
- Find the missing number and pick or type it.
- Wrong answers show the rule of the pattern.
What your child learns
- Counting on and back
- Skip counting by 2s, 3s, 5s and 10s
- Recognizing number patterns
- Early algebraic thinking
About Number Patterns
Spotting patterns is the beginning of algebra. Skip counting also makes learning times tables much easier.
The tricky level includes larger steps, counting backwards and doubling patterns to stretch confident learners.
Which level should my child play?
| School year | Suggested level |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | Counting on |
| 1st Grade | Counting on |
| 2nd Grade | Skip counting |
| 3rd Grade | Forwards & backwards |
| 4th Grade | Tricky patterns |
| 5th Grade | Tricky patterns + Typing |
Move up a level after getting three stars two or three times in a row.
🏆 Leaderboard
Full leaderboard →Play a round to get on the board! Create a free account to save your scores.
🇺🇸 Common Core links
Find games by grade →- 2.NBT.A.2 2nd Grade: Count within 1000; skip-count by 5s, 10s, and 100s.
- 3.OA.D.9 3rd Grade: Identify arithmetic patterns (including patterns in the addition table or multiplication table), and explain them using properties of operations.
- 4.OA.C.5 4th Grade: Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule. Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself.
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🖨️ Printable worksheets
Practice away from the screen too: free worksheets with answer keys that match this game.
📝 Use it for test prep
Number Patterns builds skills for these tests. Try the ⏱️ Timed test button for exam-style practice.
Frequently asked questions
What is skip counting?
Counting forwards or backwards by a number other than 1, such as 2, 4, 6, 8 or 5, 10, 15, 20.
What age is this game for?
Roughly ages 5 to 10, depending on the level.
Why are patterns important in math?
Recognizing patterns builds number sense and is the foundation for multiplication and algebra.
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Help your child shine in math
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