Pack your bags and get ready for a mountain-sized challenge! In this digital game, students answer subtraction questions to climb their way to the top of a scenic mountain trail. With each correct answer, they hike a little further, progressing through changing environments like forests, cliffs, and snowy peaks.

The game can be played solo or as a team. When played with more than one character, all players work together to answer questions and help the group climb higher as a united team. The journey ends with a polaroid-style snapshot that shows how far they made it up the mountain, along with a final score.

In this version, students will be shown two subtraction equations and asked to choose the one that correctly represents a subtraction fact within combinations to 10. This helps reinforce early number facts and part-part-whole understanding. For example, they may be asked: “Which subtraction problem is correct?” with options like 9 - 4 = 5 or 9 - 6 = 4.

Students are encouraged to replay the game, aiming to reach the summit by answering all questions correctly. This creates a powerful learning opportunity around persistence, determination, and growth through repetition.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Identify correct subtraction equations within combinations to 10
• ✅ Build fluency with basic subtraction facts
• ✅ Strengthen part-part-whole number relationships
• ✅ Develop confidence in number recall and subtraction strategy
• ✅ Participate in engaging, visual gameplay with progress tracking

How to Play:

1. Students are shown two subtraction equations.
2. They must choose the equation that correctly represents the subtraction fact.
3. Each correct answer helps them climb higher up the mountain.
4. The game can be played individually or cooperatively with multiple characters working as a team.
5. At the end of the game, a polaroid snapshot shows how far they made it and their final score.
6. Students can replay the game to climb higher and aim for the summit by answering all questions correctly.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use during Foundation–Year 1 subtraction lessons for fact fluency practise
• 💡 Great for early finishers or numeracy rotations focused on combinations to 10
• 💡 Pair with manipulatives or number bond visuals for hands-on reinforcement
• 💡 Encourage students to verbalise their thinking to explain why their chosen equation is correct

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 Hike – Spot the Correct Subtraction Problem: Combinations to 10 helps build strong number foundations while encouraging persistence, precision, and fun on every step up the mountain!