📖 Game Rules
How to Play BEDMAS
Everything you need to start playing — from your first move to advanced strategies.
⚡ Quick Start
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You and the AI each draw 7 number tiles from a shared pool of 100 tiles (numbered 1–100).
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On your turn, form a valid math equation using your rack tiles plus unlimited free operator tiles (+, −, ×, ÷, =, brackets).
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Place your equation on the board. Your first move must pass through the red ST cell at the center.
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Every subsequent move must connect to at least one existing tile on the board — just like Scrabble.
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Draw new tiles to refill your rack to 7. The player with the highest score when tiles run out wins.
The Rules
Complete Game Rules
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First Move
Place your opening equation so it passes through the red ST (start) cell at the board centre. Use number tiles from your rack combined with any operator tiles you need.
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Connecting Moves
From the second move onward, every equation you place must reuse at least one tile already on the board. Extend existing equations horizontally or vertically — the board grows like a mathematical crossword.
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Valid Equations
All tiles placed in one turn must form a mathematically correct equation. For example:
7 + 3 = 10 or 4 × 6 = 24. Chained equations are also valid: 29 = 33 − 4 = 87 − 58. The equation must be true — the AI will reject incorrect math.4
Your Rack
You hold 7 number tiles at all times, drawn from the shared pool. Operators (+, −, ×, ÷, =, (, )) are unlimited and free — you never run out of them. After placing tiles, you draw replacements to refill your rack to 7.
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Bonus Cells
The board contains special coloured cells. Landing on them awards bonus points — but only the first time that cell is occupied. Blue cells give +5, green +10, red −5, and purple ×2 (doubles your entire turn score). Plan your moves around these cells for maximum points.
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Passing & Swapping
If you cannot form any valid equation, you must → Pass your turn. You can also use ⇄ Swap All to return all your tiles to the pool and draw 7 fresh ones — but this forfeits your turn. Always use the 💡 Hint button first to confirm there's truly no valid move before passing.
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Game End
The game ends when the tile pool is empty and one player has played all their remaining tiles, or when both players pass on consecutive turns. The player with the highest total score wins. Tiles remaining in your rack at game end are not penalised.
Points
Scoring System
Points are calculated at the end of each turn. Your base score is the answer to your equation, with bonuses added on top. Landing on multiple bonus cells in one move stacks all their effects.
| Action / Cell | Points |
|---|---|
| Base score | Equation answer |
| First play bonus (opening move) | +5 |
| Long equation (4+ tiles placed) | +10 |
| Using × or ÷ in your equation | +1 each |
| Blue cell (+5) | +5 |
| Green cell (+10) | +10 |
| Red cell (−5) | −5 |
| Purple cell (×2) | Score × 2 |
Strategy
Tips & Winning Strategies
Target ×2 Cells Early
The purple ×2 cells are in the corners and edges. A long equation landing on one can easily score 100+ points in a single turn. Plan several moves ahead to claim them.
Chain Your Equations
Chained equations like
33−4=29=87−58 let you cover multiple bonus cells in one turn. They also count as long equations (4+ tiles) for the +10 complexity bonus.Use Hints Wisely
The Hint button shows up to 5 valid moves. Save it for when you're truly stuck — hints are limited per game. Watch a short ad to unlock 3 additional hints.
Block the AI
Deny the AI access to high-value bonus cells by placing your equations adjacent to them, even if it's not your highest-scoring move. Blocking can be worth more than direct points.
Use × and ÷ for Bonus Points
Every multiplication or division operator in your equation adds +1 bonus point. Equations like
3 × 4 = 12 earn extra on top of the base score.Know When to Swap
If your rack has no useful tiles and no valid moves exist, swapping all tiles is better than passing multiple turns. You lose one turn but come back with 7 fresh options.
AI Levels
Difficulty Settings
Easy: The AI plays weak, low-scoring moves and responds slowly. Great for beginners learning the game mechanics and equation placement rules.
Medium: The AI evaluates all possible valid equations and picks the most competitive move. Expect a fair challenge that pushes you to think several moves ahead.
Hard: The AI always selects the highest-scoring move immediately, with no delay. It aggressively targets bonus cells and chains equations. Only for experienced players.
You can also set a turn timer — from 30 seconds to unlimited — to add or remove time pressure. Unlimited is recommended for beginners.
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