🔢 Number Bumper is a 2D math puzzle where you reach a target number by chaining operation tiles.
Play
Play in the browser:
Or download for desktop:
How to Play
- Move — click or press the adjacent tiles, or use WASD / arrow keys to move one grid cell at a time.
- Restart — press
Rto restart the current level (Classic mode only). - Mute — press
Mto toggle the sound.
Features
- Math operations — addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division tiles change your current value.
- Procedurally generated levels — every playthrough is unique, with difficulty that grows as the grid expands.
- Game modes:
- Classic (no constraints)
- Timed (per-level countdown)
- Limited Moves (per-level move limit)
Credits
- FREE Background Music for Visual Novels vol.1 by D-wheat music
- Universal UI/Menu Soundpack by Nathan Gibson
- Nunito font
Background
I wanted to make a game that doubles as a brain-training exercise for kids and adults, so Number Bumper was built around a simple idea: practicing math doesn’t have to feel like a chore.
My teacher once said, “Practicing math is like lifting weights for the brain.” Hence, I set out to turn arithmetic into quick, tactile puzzles that strengthen number sense and mental math while still feeling like a fun game.
The puzzles are short, the feedback is instant, and the difficulty grows naturally as the grid and operations expand. Whether you’re a young learner getting comfortable with arithmetic or an adult craving a quick daily challenge, each level is designed to draw you into thinking with numbers.
Check out the source code on GitHub.