Camel race
A fairground stall turned into a maths game for the interactive whiteboard. Each team solves its calculations on its half of the screen and, after a right answer, throws a ball: a pointer sweeps across three holes and you stop it at the right moment. The camel moves 1, 2 or 3 spaces, and the first to cross the line wins.
What children practise
- Answer the calculations for each year group quickly, from sums to 10 to mixed operations.
- Add up the moves mentally to work out how far is left to the finish.
- Sharpen hand-eye coordination by stopping the pointer over the chosen hole.
- Weigh up the risk: aim for the small 3 hole or play safe with the big 1.
Levels and settings
Easy
A 10-space race, a slow ball and the simplest calculations for the chosen year.
Medium
A 15-space race, normal ball speed and mid-level calculations.
Hard
A 20-space race, a fast ball and the most demanding calculations for the year.
Year group
From Year 1 to Year 6: from adding and subtracting to 10 up to powers, roots and brackets.
How to play it in class
- Open the race on the whiteboard or a tablet and choose the year group and difficulty.
- If you like, change the race length and the ball speed by hand.
- Each team solves its calculation on its own number pad and taps check.
- After each right answer, throw when the pointer is over the yellow (1), green (2) or red (3) hole.
- The first camel to cross the finish line wins.
Ways to play
In teams, at the same time
The screen splits in two and each team plays on its own half at the same time.
For one player
One child plays on the whole screen at their own pace: on the whiteboard, a computer or a tablet.
Frequently asked questions
Does the team with the most right answers always win?
Not always: each right answer earns one throw, and the ball can be worth 1, 2 or 3 spaces. The red hole is worth 3, but it is the smallest.
Is there a time limit?
No. The race ends when a camel reaches the finish, 10, 15 or 20 spaces away.
What happens after a wrong answer?
There is no throw: the answer is cleared and the pad locks for a second before the team can try again.
Is it free?
You can play 5 free games without signing up. After that, a one-off payment of €9.99 unlocks all 78 games for ever, on all your devices. There is no subscription.
Do I need to install anything?
No. It opens in the browser of the interactive whiteboard, panel, computer, tablet or iPad. Once loaded, it also works offline.
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