Free printable Number Hive
game boards.

To start 2026, we’re giving teachers free access to 16 Number Hive printable games, so you can try the game, see the thinking, and see what all the buzz is about!

What makes Number Hive different?

I’m a math teacher, and I built Number Hive because I wanted students to use numbers – not just answer questions.

To kick off 2026 we’re giving teachers free access to 16 Number Hive printable games – an easy way to experience the structure, observe student thinking, and see if it’s the right fit for your class.

These are the same games used inside the Number Hive platform, adapted for simple, paper-based classroom play.

In Number Hive, students don’t get given questions to solve. They use the numbers available to them, make decisions, and learn through play.

  • Strategic number use, not rote answering

  • Games that naturally differentiate without extra planning

  • Repetition that builds confidence and fluency

  • Engagement that feels purposeful, not noisy

Most teachers know within one or two sessions whether it’s right for their class.

These are the same games used inside the Number Hive digital platform, adapted for paper-based classroom play.

How to play: Simply download your Number Hive game boards then print them out. You can use transparent counters to play. Many teachers prefer laminate the boards, or slip them into transparent sleeves, and use white board markers. Download and have the PDF forever!

There’s a short video below showing how to play. Or if you’d prefer an A4 PDF, you can find it here.

Number Hive Game Boards - Addition Strategy Game Teacher Resource 1-12

Addition: Integers 1-12

Perfect for mastering addition. Encourage confident learners, build additive fluency, and strengthen the relationship between the inverse operations; addition and subtraction. 

Perfect for ages 6-9

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Number Hive Game Boards - Addition Strategy Game Teacher Resource 1-12

Subtraction: Integers

Build fluency and proficiency with basic subtraction. Our first subtraction version ever also helps build an understanding of inverse relationships.

Perfect for ages 6-10

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Number Hive Game Boards - Addition Strategy Game Teacher Resource 1-12

Subtraction: Integers 2

Build fluency and proficiency with subtraction. This is the second version and allows students to venture into negative numbers.

Perfect for ages 6-11

  • Class pack: 20 game boards (40 Students)

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Number Hive Game Boards - Division Strategy Game Teacher Resource 1-12

Division: Integers

Build fluency and proficiency with basic division. Our first division version ever! Students build flexible fluency and explore the inverse relationship with multiplication as they strategise.

Perfect for ages 7-12

  • Class pack: 20 game boards (40 Students)

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Number Hive Game Boards - Addition Strategy Game Teacher Resource -6 to +6

Addition: Integers -6 to +6

Build fluency and understanding of the notoriously difficult concept of adding integers when negative numbers are involved.

Perfect for ages 7-13

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Number Hive Game Boards - Multiplication Strategy Game Teacher Resource 12345&10

Multiplication: Fact Group (0,1,5,10)

Master the earlier multiplication facts, deepen understanding, and sharpen mathematical thinking with the simple factors game board.

Perfect for ages 7-10

  • Class pack: 20 game boards (40 Students)
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Number Hive Game Boards - Multiplication Strategy Game Teacher Resource 12345&10

Multiplication: Fact Group (1,2,4,8)

Master the earlier multiplication facts, deepen understanding, and sharpen mathematical thinking with the simple factors game board.

Perfect for ages 7-11

  • Class pack: 20 game boards (40 Students)
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Number Hive Game Boards - Multiplication Strategy Game Teacher Resource 12345&10

Multiplication: Fact Group (3,6,12)

Master the multiplication facts in groups, deepen understanding, and sharpen mathematical thinking with the simple factors game board.

Perfect for ages 7-11

  • Class pack: 20 game boards (40 Students)
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Why we’re doing this

We believe:

  • Fluency should build confidence, not anxiety

  • Games should promote thinking, not just speed

  • Every child deserves to experience maths as something engaging and empowering

This is our way of saying thank you — and starting the year well.

Number Hive Game Boards - Multiplication Strategy Game Teacher Resource 12345&10 x 1-12

Multiplication: Fact Group (7,9,11) & 1-12

Master the multiplication facts in groups, deepen understanding, and sharpen mathematical thinking with the simple factors game board.

Perfect for ages: 7-11

  • Class pack: 20 game boards (40 Students)
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Number Hive Game Boards - Multiplication Strategy Game Teacher Resource 1-10

Multiplication: 1-10

Build confidence and competence for learners focusing on the multiplication facts in the 1-10 range. Great for encouraging students without risking cognitive overload.

Perfect for ages 7-10

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How these games work

Each Number Hive game is built around:

  • Strategic number choices

  • Flexible thinking

  • Visual patterns and structure

  • Low-floor, high-ceiling gameplay

They’re fun — but they’re also deeply mathematical.

If you’ve never used Number Hive before, these printables are the perfect introduction.

Number Hive Game Boards - Multiplication Strategy Game Teacher Resource 1-12

Multiplication: 1-12 (Times Tables)

The game you know and love is now printable, perfect for use as a stand alone classroom resource, or as the ultimate blended learning multiplication package.

Perfect for ages 8-13

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Number Hive Game Boards - Multiplication Strategy Game Teacher Resource -6 to +6

Multiplication: Integers -6 to +6

Expand mathematical horizons with negative & positive integers. Build fluency in this extremely important foundation.

Perfect for ages 10-14

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Number Hive Game Boards - Multiplication Strategy Game Teacher Resource algebra

Multiplication: Algebra

Build fluency with algebraic operations. Foster a deep understanding of this foundational skill for any students studying higher levels of algebra down the track.

Perfect for ages 12-16+

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Number Hive Game Boards - Multiplication Strategy Game Teacher Resource algebra

Multiplication: Algebra 2

Build fluency with algebraic operations. Foster a deep understanding of this foundational skill for any students studying higher levels of algebra. In this version, students work with two variables.

Perfect for ages 12-16+

  • Class pack: 20 game boards (40 Students)

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Number Hive Game Boards - Multiplication Strategy Game Teacher Resource using Exponents

Multiplication: Exponents/Powers/Indices

Working with exponents in the game helps develop a deeper understanding of algebraic relationships where powers are involved.

Perfect for ages 12-16+

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Want to see this digitally?

If you’re curious, these exact games also live inside the Number Hive digital platform:

  • Track progress and fluency

  • Increase engagement and confidence

  • Build flexible fluency

But for now — enjoy the printables.
That’s the whole point 😊

Number Hive Printable Game sheets available for your classroom or at home

Addition: Algebra

Build fluency with algebraic operations (adding monomials). Foster a deep understanding of this foundational skill for any students studying higher levels of algebra down the track. Especially helpful for reinforcing that you can only add and subtract ‘like terms’.

Perfect for ages 11-14

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Check out our blog for more student engagement tips, information about mathematics anxiety, and lots of other great content.

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