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Multiplication Escape Project

The cave is collapsing, but you can only run by solving multiplication questions! Program a fun STEM game where you have to answer math questions to escape.

Activity Details

Your character needs to escape the cave without getting hit by falling boulders. But the only way the character can run forward is by correctly answering math questions! You'll follow step-by-step instructions to program this fun multiplication quiz game.

Teacher Notes

In this STEM project, students will follow step-by-step instructions to make an escape game. If the user answers a multiplication question correctly, the character moves forward and avoids the boulders. If the user answers incorrectly, it’s game over!

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Standards

CCSS-ELA: 3.RI.3, 4.RI.3, 3.RI.5, 3.RF.4, 4.RF.4, 3.L.4
CSTA: L1:3.CT.1, L1:6.CT.1, L1:6.CPP.1, L1:6.CPP.5, L1:6.CPP.6

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Grades 3-5
Programming language Tynker Blocks, JavaScript, Python
Experience Advanced
Activity type DIY Project
Length 30 mins
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Frequently asked questions

  • What is the "Multiplication Escape Room" on Tynker?

    In the Multiplication Escape Room project, players are in a cave that is collapsing, but they can only run by solving multiplication questions. In this fun STEM game they have to answer math questions to escape.
  • Is the "Multiplication Escape Room" a free activity on Tynker?

    Yes, kids can play Multiplication Escape Room free. Millions of learners have started programming using our free Hour of Code puzzles and games, and advanced to Python coding and web development.
  • How does the multiplication escape room activity work?

    In the Multiplication Escape project, students follow step-by-step instructions to make an escape game. If the user answers a multiplication question correctly, the character moves forward and avoids the boulders.
  • Is any prior coding experience required to participate in the escape room activity?

    The mutiplication and division escape room project uses Tynker Blocks, JavaScript and Python programming languages. Considered an advanced project, it is recommeded for grades three through five.