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The Case of the Missing Golden Trophy
The championship trophy vanished right before the kickoff whistle! Someone sneaked onto the pitch and snatched the cup. Use your math skills and soccer clues to identify the culprit before half-time!
Suspects
Possible suspects
Cross off a row as each clue rules it out. On screen, tap a row.
21 of 21 still in play
| Name | Signature Move | Soccer Gear | Kicking Foot | Hairstyle | Distraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Modric | Curved Pass | Whistle of Power | Right Footed | Curly Headband | Squeaky Whistle |
| Aitana Bonmati | Mega Header | Tactical Clipboard | Right Footed | Braided Ponytail | Squeaky Whistle |
| Bukayo Saka | Golden Gloves | Neon Shin Guards | Left Footed | Curly Headband | Loud Vuvuzela |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | Curved Pass | Whistle of Power | Right Footed | Spiky Green Hair | Squeaky Whistle |
| Erling Haaland | Rocket Kick | Energy Drink | Right Footed | Braided Ponytail | Muddy Pitch |
| Jude Bellingham | Mega Header | Bouncy Soccer Ball | Right Footed | Braided Ponytail | Muddy Pitch |
| Lauren James | Phantom Dribble | Energy Drink | Right Footed | Braided Ponytail | Loud Vuvuzela |
| Sophia Smith | Phantom Dribble | Whistle of Power | Left Footed | Curly Headband | Loud Vuvuzela |
| Alex Morgan | Golden Gloves | Energy Drink | Left Footed | Curly Headband | Squeaky Whistle |
| Neymar Jr | Curved Pass | Bouncy Soccer Ball | Right Footed | Braided Ponytail | Squeaky Whistle |
| Kevin De Bruyne | Golden Gloves | Bouncy Soccer Ball | Left Footed | Spiky Green Hair | Muddy Pitch |
| Trinity Rodman | Golden Gloves | Neon Shin Guards | Right Footed | Braided Ponytail | Loud Vuvuzela |
| Vinicius Jr | Rocket Kick | Energy Drink | Left Footed | Braided Ponytail | Loud Vuvuzela |
| Son Heungmin | Curved Pass | Tactical Clipboard | Right Footed | Braided Ponytail | Loud Vuvuzela |
| Mohamed Salah | Golden Gloves | Whistle of Power | Right Footed | Spiky Green Hair | Loud Vuvuzela |
| Kylian Mbappe | Mega Header | Energy Drink | Right Footed | Braided Ponytail | Loud Vuvuzela |
| Robert Lewandowski | Curved Pass | Neon Shin Guards | Right Footed | Curly Headband | Muddy Pitch |
| Lionel Messi | Phantom Dribble | Whistle of Power | Right Footed | Curly Headband | Loud Vuvuzela |
| Marcus Rashford | Rocket Kick | Whistle of Power | Right Footed | Braided Ponytail | Loud Vuvuzela |
| Marta | Mega Header | Energy Drink | Right Footed | Braided Ponytail | Squeaky Whistle |
| Rose Lavelle | Phantom Dribble | Bouncy Soccer Ball | Left Footed | Curly Headband | Muddy Pitch |
Clue 1
Place value
The stadium scoreboard digital display scrambled the digits, but reading the place value unlocks the first mystery clue.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
T
69
22
47
84
29
53
53
96
29
81
25
40
47
79
81
40
T
69
61
79
47
96
T
69
96
98
T
69
29
98
96
53
98
53
29
74
33
40
96
26
25
What number has 6 tens and 9 ones?T
What number has 7 tens and 4 ones?P
What number has 5 tens and 3 ones?L
What number has 4 tens and 7 ones?E
What number has 9 tens and 6 ones?A
What number has 3 tens and 3 ones?B
What number has 9 tens and 8 ones?C
What number has 2 tens and 6 ones?R
What number has 6 tens and 1 one?U
What number has 2 tens and 2 ones?H
What number has 7 tens and 9 ones?S
What number has 2 tens and 9 ones?I
What number has 4 tens and 0 ones?O
What number has 8 tens and 1 one?N
What number has 8 tens and 4 ones?V
What number has 2 tens and 5 ones?D
0/16 letters found
Clue 2
Addition
Coach Miller added up all the training cones saved from the bench to reveal another clue.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
G
45
74
32
75
75
93
66
30
78
75
75
80
50
72
32
74
62
G
45
80
78
88
50
50
78
66
93
75
80
50
50
78
66
74
27 + 18 =G
34 + 46 =H
41 + 47 =F
16 + 14 =N
41 + 21 =I
31 + 44 =S
10 + 22 =A
33 + 17 =O
46 + 47 =D
42 + 30 =W
21 + 45 =E
42 + 36 =T
31 + 43 =R
0/13 letters found
Clue 3
Subtraction
Comparing the total soccer balls collected against those missing gave the detective team their next break.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
A
28
60
40
84
82
32
84
32
84
36
12
60
A
28
62
50
74
57
57
12
82
84
57
62
72
12
16
A
28
85
49
40
62
85
62
12
A
28
60
12
50
58 - 30 =A
60 - 20 =O
80 - 6 =I
93 - 8 =S
41 - 29 =E
68 - 36 =V
107 - 23 =U
97 - 15 =D
87 - 37 =R
77 - 17 =L
55 - 19 =Z
63 - 14 =C
63 - 1 =T
38 - 22 =M
89 - 17 =H
58 - 1 =P
0/16 letters found
Clue 4
Skip counting
Counting the field markers by groups along the sideline uncovered a secret message hidden in the turf.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
A
26
140
45
100
100
120
22
15
140
120
20
A
26
100
140
A
26
45
27
25
27
50
120
22
9
16
A
26
45
10
130
A
26
14
15
120
39
22
27
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, ___, 28, 30A
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, ___, 16, 18S
Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, ___, 60, 70P
Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, ___, 20, 25F
Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, ___, 130, 140O
Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, ___, 150, 160R
Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, ___, 42, 45U
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, ___, 18, 20T
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, ___, 24, 26N
Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, ___, 140, 150W
Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, ___, 30, 33D
Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, ___, 110, 120B
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, ___, 12, 14L
Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, ___, 50, 55I
Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, ___, 12, 15Y
Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, ___, 30, 35E
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, ___, 22, 24M
0/17 letters found
Clue 5
Missing addends — the last clue
Finding how many extra jerseys are needed to reach the full team total solves the final piece of evidence.
First solve each problem. Then find each answer in the list below and cross that sentence out. One sentence will be left — that's exactly what the villain did!
Step 1 — solve these
8 + ___ = 11
3 + ___ = 13
9 + ___ = 13
1 + ___ = 3
5 + ___ = 11
8 + ___ = 17
8 + ___ = 9
5 + ___ = 10
9 + ___ = 17
3 + ___ = 10
3 + ___ = 14
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain blocked the net with golden gloves, then blew a whistle of power.
2.The villain blocked the net with golden gloves, then consulted a tactical clipboard.
3.The villain blasted a rocket kick, then blew a whistle of power.
4.The villain scored with a mega header, then drank an energy drink.
5.The villain snuck past with a curved pass, then consulted a tactical clipboard.
6.The villain scored with a mega header, then consulted a tactical clipboard.
7.The villain blasted a rocket kick, then strapped on neon shin guards.
8.The villain snuck past with a curved pass, then strapped on neon shin guards.
9.The villain blasted a rocket kick, then juggled a bouncy soccer ball.
10.The villain showed off a phantom dribble, then drank an energy drink.
11.The villain showed off a phantom dribble, then strapped on neon shin guards.
12.The villain blocked the net with golden gloves, then strapped on neon shin guards.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Case of the Missing Golden Trophy
Culprit: Trinity Rodman (Golden Gloves · Neon Shin Guards · Right Footed · Braided Ponytail · Loud Vuvuzela)
- Clue 1 (Place value): "THE VILLAIN DOES NOT USE A TACTICAL CLIPBOARD"What number has 6 tens and 9 ones? = 69 (T) · What number has 7 tens and 4 ones? = 74 (P) · What number has 5 tens and 3 ones? = 53 (L) · What number has 4 tens and 7 ones? = 47 (E) · What number has 9 tens and 6 ones? = 96 (A) · What number has 3 tens and 3 ones? = 33 (B) · What number has 9 tens and 8 ones? = 98 (C) · What number has 2 tens and 6 ones? = 26 (R) · What number has 6 tens and 1 one? = 61 (U) · What number has 2 tens and 2 ones? = 22 (H) · What number has 7 tens and 9 ones? = 79 (S) · What number has 2 tens and 9 ones? = 29 (I) · What number has 4 tens and 0 ones? = 40 (O) · What number has 8 tens and 1 one? = 81 (N) · What number has 8 tens and 4 ones? = 84 (V) · What number has 2 tens and 5 ones? = 25 (D)
- Clue 2 (Addition): "GRASS DENTS SHOW A RIGHT FOOTED SHOOTER"27 + 18 = 45 (G) · 34 + 46 = 80 (H) · 41 + 47 = 88 (F) · 16 + 14 = 30 (N) · 41 + 21 = 62 (I) · 31 + 44 = 75 (S) · 10 + 22 = 32 (A) · 33 + 17 = 50 (O) · 46 + 47 = 93 (D) · 42 + 30 = 72 (W) · 21 + 45 = 66 (E) · 42 + 36 = 78 (T) · 31 + 43 = 74 (R)
- Clue 3 (Subtraction): "A LOUD VUVUZELA TRIPPED UP THE MASCOT STEALER"58 - 30 = 28 (A) · 60 - 20 = 40 (O) · 80 - 6 = 74 (I) · 93 - 8 = 85 (S) · 41 - 29 = 12 (E) · 68 - 36 = 32 (V) · 107 - 23 = 84 (U) · 97 - 15 = 82 (D) · 87 - 37 = 50 (R) · 77 - 17 = 60 (L) · 55 - 19 = 36 (Z) · 63 - 14 = 49 (C) · 63 - 1 = 62 (T) · 38 - 22 = 16 (M) · 89 - 17 = 72 (H) · 58 - 1 = 57 (P)
- Clue 4 (Skip counting): "A RIBBON FROM A BRAIDED PONYTAIL WAS FOUND"Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, ___, 28, 30 = 26 (A) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, ___, 16, 18 = 14 (S) · Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, ___, 60, 70 = 50 (P) · Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, ___, 20, 25 = 15 (F) · Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, ___, 130, 140 = 120 (O) · Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, ___, 150, 160 = 140 (R) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, ___, 42, 45 = 39 (U) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, ___, 18, 20 = 16 (T) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, ___, 24, 26 = 22 (N) · Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, ___, 140, 150 = 130 (W) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, ___, 30, 33 = 27 (D) · Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, ___, 110, 120 = 100 (B) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, ___, 12, 14 = 10 (L) · Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, ___, 50, 55 = 45 (I) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, ___, 12, 15 = 9 (Y) · Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, ___, 30, 35 = 25 (E) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, ___, 22, 24 = 20 (M)
- Clue 5 (Missing addends): surviving statement (box 12) → Trinity Rodman8 + ___ = 11 = 3 · 3 + ___ = 13 = 10 · 9 + ___ = 13 = 4 · 1 + ___ = 3 = 2 · 5 + ___ = 11 = 6 · 8 + ___ = 17 = 9 · 8 + ___ = 9 = 1 · 5 + ___ = 10 = 5 · 9 + ___ = 17 = 8 · 3 + ___ = 10 = 7 · 3 + ___ = 14 = 11
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 2 math
- Math topics
- Place value, Addition, Subtraction, Skip counting, Missing addends
- Reading level
- grades 3-4
- Theme
- The Case of the Missing Golden Trophy — set in Riverdale Soccer Stadium
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects