🎯 How to Play Numberfeud

The strategic math game that's easy to learn, hard to master

"Like Scrabble, but with numbers and equations instead of words!"

⚡ Quick Start Guide

Get playing in under 2 minutes with these simple steps:

1
Make Equations
Place tiles to create valid math equations like 3 + 4 = 7
2
Connect to Board
New tiles must connect to existing tiles on the board
3
Score Points
Get points from tile values + equation results
4
Win the Game
Highest score when tiles run out wins!

🎮 The Basics

What You Need to Know

  • 2 players take turns placing tiles
  • Each player gets 7 tiles to start
  • Make valid equations like 5 + 3 = 8 or 12 ÷ 3 = 4
  • All new tiles must connect to at least one existing tile on the board
  • Equations must be mathematically correct
  • Equations are read left-to-right (horizontal) or top-to-bottom (vertical)
  • Only your primary equation scores points - perpendicular equations must be valid but don't add to your score
✅ Valid: 7 + 2 = 9
✅ Valid: 15 - 3 = 12
❌ Invalid: 4 + 4 = 9 (wrong math!)
❌ Invalid: 3 + 5 (no equals sign)
💡 Pro Tip: Adjacent number tiles create multi-digit numbers! Placing 1, 2, 8 in a row makes "128"

🏆 How Scoring Works

Your score each turn = Tile Points + Primary Equation Bonus + Special Bonuses

Example: You play 6 + 4 = 10

• Tile Points: 6(2) + +(1) + 4(2) + =(0) + 1(1) + 0(1) = 7 points
• Equation Bonus: The result is 10, so +10 bonus points
• All-Tiles Bonus: +50 points if you use all 7 tiles in one turn
• Total Score: 7 + 10 = 17 points!
📊 Important: Only your PRIMARY equation (the one in the direction you placed tiles) scores points. If your tiles form perpendicular equations, they must be valid math, but they don't add to your score. This keeps scoring simple and clear!

Tile Values (Simple)

  • Common tiles (0,1,2,3,+,×): 1 point each
  • Medium tiles (4,5,6,-): 2 points each
  • Rare tiles (7,8,9,÷): 3 points each
  • Equals signs (=): 0 points
  • Wildcards (♦️): 0 points, but very powerful!

What About Extensions?

You can extend an existing equation (like turning 5=5 into 55=55). You only score equation points if the value changes:

  • Value changes: 5=5 → 55=55 scores 55 equation points ✅
  • Value unchanged: 3=3 → 9÷3=3 scores 0 equation points (but you still get tile points!) ✅

✨ Bonus Squares

Land on special squares for extra points:

DN
Double Number
Doubles the points of number tiles
TN
Triple Number
Triples the points of number tiles
DC
Double Combo
Doubles your entire score
TC
Triple Combo
Triples your entire score

🎲 Your Turn Options

On your turn, choose one:

  • Place Tiles: Create a valid equation and score points
  • Exchange Tiles: Swap unwanted tiles for new ones (uses your turn)
  • Pass: Skip your turn (game ends if both players pass)
🎯 Strategy Hint: Focus on building high-value primary equations and landing on bonus squares! Using all 7 tiles in one turn gives you a massive +50 point bonus. Also, remember that perpendicular equations must be valid - plan your moves carefully!

♦️ Wildcard Magic

Wildcards (♦️) are the most powerful tiles - they can become any operator:

2♦️3 = 8 (wildcard becomes ^ for 2³)
♦️25 = 5 (wildcard becomes square root)
8♦️2 = 4 (wildcard becomes ÷ for division)
⚡ Power Play: Save wildcards for high-scoring equations! They can create massive point values.

🏁 How to Win

  • Game ends when tiles run out or both players pass
  • Highest total score wins!
  • Focus on high-value equations and bonus squares
  • Use wildcards strategically for maximum points

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