About Maths Tug of War

Maths Tug of War is a free online game and learning resource for players of all ages. Two players or teams answer questions, and every right answer pulls a rope toward their side. The site is run from Pakistan under the name Maths Tug of War.

Why this site exists

Tug of war is one of the simplest ideas in maths practice, and it works because everyone understands it at once. Many versions online are buried under sign-ups, setup screens or claims nobody can check. We wanted one place where anyone can start quickly and find honest guidance on when the game helps and when it does not.

What you will find here

The game has 18 topics, from the four operations to fractions, decimals, percentages, negative numbers and algebra, with six levels. You can choose exact times tables, give each team its own level, play against a robot, or write your own questions. Groups can run a tournament on one screen, and friends can play on their own devices in an online room. Our guides explain the rules, how to use the game with a class, and what research says about timed practice.

How we make our content

Each guide is written to answer a real question from players, teachers or parents. Claims about learning name the study or official source behind them, and we say so when evidence is mixed or missing. Read our editorial policy for the details.

How the site is funded

The game is free to play. The site may show advertising to pay for running and improving it. Advertising does not decide what we write.

Contact

Write to info@mathstugofwar.com with questions, corrections or ideas.