PRO Pip Pro unlocks this game in the app. The one-minute demo here is free, at every level.
How to play Fact Family Forge
- Drag across three touching blocks that make a family.
- For example 4, 9 and 36: 4 × 9 = 36, so forge it.
- A ? block is a missing number: pick it for double points.
- Chain families fast to build HEAT before the minute ends.
What your child learns
Every fact family it forges gives all four facts, so it practises multiplication and division fact families together. These are the KS2 skills it practises.
- Multiplication and division fact families
- Times tables to 12 × 12
- Missing numbers
Real examples from the game:
Levels and difficulty
Each run is 60 seconds on a 5 × 5 board, which always has at least two families to find. Fast chains build the HEAT combo, and lines that fuse after a drop cascade for bonus points.
Pip moves your child up when they are ready and eases off when they struggle. Each run is short and focused, so it fits before school or homework.
Every level, in the free Pip app
Fact Family Forge is part of Pip Pro in the app, with every level and saved progress.
Tips for parents and teachers
- After a run, pick one family and write out all four facts together.
- Blocks can join in any direction, including diagonally, so encourage your child to scan the whole board.
- Fact families make division far less scary: every division fact is a times table fact backwards.
Fact Family Forge FAQs
Is Fact Family Forge free?+
The one-minute demo on this page is free. The full game, with every level, is part of Pip Pro in the app.
Can I play Fact Family Forge online?+
Yes, for one minute. Press Play above to try the demo in your browser with nothing to install, then carry on in the Pip app.
What age is Fact Family Forge for?+
Years 3 to 6, within KS2 (ages 7 to 11). The game adapts, so it suits a wide range of children.
Does Fact Family Forge work on iPad?+
Yes. The demo works in Safari on iPad, and the full game is in the Pip app for iPad, iPhone, Android and Fire tablets.
What is a fact family in maths?+
Three numbers linked by multiplication and division, such as 4, 9 and 36. They give four facts: 4 × 9, 9 × 4, 36 ÷ 4 and 36 ÷ 9.
When do children learn fact families?+
Fact families start with addition in Key Stage 1. Multiplication and division families build up through years three and four with the times tables.
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Bookmark the arcade
- On a computer: press Ctrl and D, or Cmd and D on a Mac.
- On iPad or iPhone: tap Share, then Add to Home Screen.
- On Android: tap the menu, then Add to Home screen.
