What is Hit the Button?

Hit the Button is an interactive quick-fire maths game designed for primary school children aged 5–11 (KS1 & KS2). It covers times tables, number bonds, doubling, halving, division facts, square numbers and fractions.

Is Hit the Button free to play?

Yes, Hit the Button is completely free to play online. No login or registration is required.

What year groups is Hit the Button suitable for?

Hit the Button is suitable for Year 1 to Year 6 (ages 5–11), covering both KS1 and KS2 curriculum objectives.

Does Hit the Button help with the Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check (MTC)?

Yes! The timed times-tables mode closely mirrors the Year 4 MTC format, helping children build the speed and accuracy they need to succeed.

Can teachers use Hit the Button in the classroom?

Absolutely. The game works on any interactive whiteboard, tablet or laptop. Teachers can set specific topics and difficulty levels to match their lesson objectives.

Hit the Button – free quick-fire maths game

Times tables, number bonds, division and more. Pick a topic, press Start and beat your best score in 60 seconds!

FreeNo loginAges 5–11Phones, tablets & whiteboards

🎮 Choose Your Game

Topic

Number

Level

Pick a times table

Every table has its own game, chart and tricks.

2×2 times tableYear 2 3×3 times tableYear 3 4×4 times tableYear 3 5×5 times tableYear 2 6×6 times tableYear 4 7×7 times tableYear 4 8×8 times tableYear 3 9×9 times tableYear 4 10×10 times tableYear 2 11×11 times tableYear 4 12×12 times tableYear 4 MixAll tables mixedUp to 12 × 12

More maths games

Short, fun practice for the skills children use every day.

Number bondsPairs that make 10, 20 and 100.Division factsThe other side of every times table.Doubling & halvingA super-useful mental maths trick.Square numbersFrom 1 to 144, for Years 5 and 6.FractionsFraction facts against the clock.MTC practiceYear 4 check: 25 questions, 6 seconds each.

Games by year group

Not sure where to start? Choose your child’s year.

KS1Year 1Bonds to 10, doubling KS1Year 22, 5 and 10 tables, bonds to 20 KS2Year 33, 4 and 8 tables KS2Year 4All tables to 12 × 12, MTC KS2Year 5Mixed tables, square numbers KS2Year 6Speed, fractions

For parents

Two 60-second rounds a day is plenty. See which games suit your child and how to keep practice fun.

Parents’ guide →

For teachers

Whiteboard starters, homework targets and curriculum links from Year 1 to Year 6.

Classroom ideas →

Questions parents ask

More answers in our FAQ and how to play guide.

Is Hit the Button free?

Yes. Every game is completely free, with no login or subscription.

What age is it for?

Children aged 5 to 11, from Year 1 to Year 6.

Does it work on a phone or tablet?

Yes. It runs in the browser on phones, tablets, computers and interactive whiteboards.

How long is a game?

Each round lasts 60 seconds. Try to beat your best score!

Will it help with the Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check?

Yes – practising mixed times tables against the clock is great preparation for the MTC.