Printable Numbers Game
A free printable Countdown-style numbers game — reach a random three-digit target using six numbers and the four operators (+ − × ÷). Choose 1, 2 or 3 large numbers, randomise with one click, and print several puzzles per page at exact scale.
This is the classic television-style maths puzzle. Each puzzle gives you six number tiles and a random three-digit target from 100 to 999. Using each tile at most once and any of the four operators, get as close as you can to the target — exactly right is best, but the nearest answer still scores. It is a brilliant mental-arithmetic workout for the car, the classroom or a rainy afternoon, and it works for a huge range of ages because you can chase the exact target or just get close.
Pick how many large numbers you want in the mix. The large tiles are drawn from 25, 50, 75 and 100; the remaining tiles (to make six in total) are single-digit numbers from 1 to 10. One large number with five small ones tends to be trickier; three large numbers usually makes the target easier to reach. Choose 1, 2 or 4 puzzles per page (or 6 for quick-fire rounds), tick the working-out box if you want space to show the steps, then press Randomise for a fresh set of tiles and targets. Every printout is different, so you can run a whole class or a family tournament without repeats.
Printing at exact scale
Every sheet is drawn in real millimetres and prints at exact physical scale. For accurate output, set Scale = 100% (Actual size) and Margins = None in your browser's print dialog. Not sure your printer is honest? Run the printer ruler test first to confirm 50 mm really measures 50 mm.
Frequently asked questions
What are the rules of the numbers game?
You get six number tiles and a three-digit target. Using each tile at most once and any combination of +, −, × and ÷, make a total that equals — or comes as close as possible to — the target. Every step must give a whole number (no fractions or negatives). You don't have to use all six tiles.
Where do the numbers come from?
The large numbers are drawn from 25, 50, 75 and 100 (no repeats within a puzzle). The small numbers are single digits from 1 to 10. You choose 1, 2 or 3 large numbers and the sheet fills the rest with small numbers so there are always six tiles.
How is the target chosen?
Each puzzle gets a random three-digit target from 100 to 999, just like the TV game.
Is every puzzle solvable exactly?
Not always — sometimes the exact target can't be made, which is true of the real game too. The aim is to get as close as you can, so a near miss still counts. Choosing more large numbers generally makes exact solutions more likely.
How do I get new puzzles?
Press the Randomise button. It draws fresh tiles and new targets for every puzzle on the page, so you can print a different sheet each time.
Is it really free?
Yes. Every template on printsheet.io is completely free, with no sign-up, no account and no watermark. Generate as many sheets as you like.
How do I get an exact-scale print?
Choose your paper size, then in the print dialog set Scale to 100% or “Actual size” and Margins to None. The sheet is defined in real millimetres, so it prints at true size. Use the calibration ruler page to verify.
Which paper sizes are supported?
A4, A5, A3, A6, US Letter, Legal and Tabloid, in portrait or landscape. Pick the size that matches the paper loaded in your printer.
Can I save it as a PDF instead of printing?
Yes — choose “Save as PDF” as the printer in your browser's print dialog. The PDF keeps the exact millimetre dimensions.