You’ve reached the tomb, and it’s time to get the treasure! Do you play it safe and take the small pieces of treasure, or risk it all to get the big score?

In this version of the game, students practise converting decimals into percentages. Each multiple choice question presents a decimal value, and students must select the correct percentage equivalent. The quiz includes extension questions with answers over 100%, encouraging students to stretch their understanding of number conversions and place value relationships.

Let’s Steal: Decimal to Percentage blends high-stakes decision making with essential maths content. Students are rewarded for accurate answers but must choose whether to take a small, guaranteed treasure or gamble for a larger, riskier prize. It’s perfect for encouraging confident mathematical reasoning and strategic thinking.

Key Learning Outcomes

• ✅ Convert decimal numbers to percentage form
• ✅ Recognise and convert values over 1 (e.g. 1.25 = 125%)
• ✅ Apply place value and multiplication strategies to solve problems
• ✅ Engage in strategic decision making in a game setting

How to Play

1. Students choose a character and enter the ancient tomb.
2. A decimal is presented with multiple percentage options.
3. Students select the correct percentage equivalent.
4. Each correct answer lets them choose between taking a safe treasure or risking it for a more valuable one.
5. The player with the highest score at the end wins the game!

Ideas for Classroom Use

• 💡 Use during a decimals and percentages unit for fluency practice.
• 💡 Pair students to discuss each conversion and make risk-reward decisions together.
• 💡 Play as a class on the interactive whiteboard to model reasoning strategies.
• 💡 Set as a fast finisher task or homework activity using the QR code feature.

Top Teacher Tips

• 💛 Let students personalise their experience by choosing from six characters before the game begins
• 💛 Select the number of players or teams at the start of the game to suit individual, paired, or group play
• 💛 Send the QR code home for students to play as a homework or revision task

Let’s Steal: Decimal to Percentage transforms a key numeracy skill into a thrilling treasure hunt. With challenging questions and game strategy woven together, students stay motivated and engaged from start to finish.