The Glitch at Playtime Park
Someone corrupted the master security console at Playtime Park during tonight's royale match! Detective, examine the battle logs, decipher the codes, and unmask the rogue intruder before the final zone closes.
Possible suspects
Cross off a row as each clue rules it out. On screen, tap a row.
| Name | Primary Gear | Tactical Gadget | Stance | Visor Color | System Vulnerability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huggy | Boogie Bomb Blaster | Security Grabpack | Left Handed | Neon Blue Visor | High Frequency Audio |
| Dan | Shock Impulse Cannon | Pocket Rift | Right Handed | Golden Yellow Visor | High Frequency Audio |
| Poppy | Grapple Launcher | Security Grabpack | Right Handed | Neon Blue Visor | Camera Flash Shock |
| Jonesy | Boogie Bomb Blaster | Glider Deployer | Left Handed | Neon Blue Visor | High Frequency Audio |
| Lachlan | Thermal DMR | Pocket Rift | Left Handed | Golden Yellow Visor | High Frequency Audio |
| Roman | Chug Splash Cannon | Pocket Rift | Left Handed | Golden Yellow Visor | EMP Power Pulse |
| Peely | Chug Splash Cannon | Shield Bubble | Left Handed | Neon Blue Visor | EMP Power Pulse |
| Donnie | Thermal DMR | Glider Deployer | Right Handed | Ruby Red Visor | Camera Flash Shock |
| Monty | Chug Splash Cannon | Pocket Rift | Right Handed | Neon Blue Visor | High Frequency Audio |
| Ali | Chug Splash Cannon | Faz-Wrench Scanner | Right Handed | Neon Blue Visor | Camera Flash Shock |
| Drift | Grapple Launcher | Glider Deployer | Left Handed | Ruby Red Visor | High Frequency Audio |
| Midas | Grapple Launcher | Faz-Wrench Scanner | Left Handed | Ruby Red Visor | EMP Power Pulse |
| Ryan | Shock Impulse Cannon | Shield Bubble | Left Handed | Neon Blue Visor | High Frequency Audio |
| Sluri | Chug Splash Cannon | Glider Deployer | Right Handed | Golden Yellow Visor | High Frequency Audio |
| Chica | Thermal DMR | Pocket Rift | Left Handed | Neon Blue Visor | High Frequency Audio |
| Matty | Shock Impulse Cannon | Faz-Wrench Scanner | Right Handed | Neon Blue Visor | Camera Flash Shock |
| Afton | Grapple Launcher | Security Grabpack | Left Handed | Golden Yellow Visor | EMP Power Pulse |
| Roxy | Grapple Launcher | Security Grabpack | Right Handed | Golden Yellow Visor | EMP Power Pulse |
| Sparkplug | Thermal DMR | Shield Bubble | Left Handed | Neon Blue Visor | High Frequency Audio |
| Lazar | Grapple Launcher | Security Grabpack | Left Handed | Ruby Red Visor | High Frequency Audio |
| Freddy | Grapple Launcher | Faz-Wrench Scanner | Left Handed | Neon Blue Visor | Camera Flash Shock |
Addition
To calculate total battle damage at the arcade booth, you tally up the score points from all three rounds.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
Fractions of a number
The security team checks what fraction of the energy cells remain charged in the workshop power bay.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
Order of operations
Unlocking the main circuit box requires calculating the multi step override code in exact operational sequence.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
Multiplication facts (1-12)
The guard inspects several rows of supply crates stored neatly inside the toy warehouse.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
Division facts (1-12) — the last clue
To distribute the remaining shield potions evenly among the floor teams, compute the equal shares.
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!
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Glitch at Playtime Park
- Clue 1 (Addition): "THE SUSPECT DOES NOT USE A GLIDER DEPLOYER"2822 + 4910 = 7732 (T) · 1922 + 1521 = 3443 (Y) · 3468 + 3349 = 6817 (P) · 3275 + 1778 = 5053 (H) · 3612 + 1650 = 5262 (D) · 2563 + 2987 = 5550 (O) · 2257 + 1211 = 3468 (L) · 1840 + 792 = 2632 (S) · 3455 + 3913 = 7368 (A) · 1361 + 671 = 2032 (N) · 3021 + 3918 = 6939 (G) · 4830 + 3021 = 7851 (R) · 4869 + 3088 = 7957 (E) · 2827 + 5198 = 8025 (C) · 3160 + 3005 = 6165 (I) · 2024 + 2933 = 4957 (U)
- Clue 2 (Fractions of a number): "SECURITY FOOTAGE SHOWS A LEFT HANDED GRIP"5/6 of 30 = 25 (S) · 1/4 of 68 = 17 (H) · 5/10 of 40 = 20 (U) · 2/4 of 42 = 21 (T) · 3/4 of 12 = 9 (O) · 2/10 of 10 = 2 (Y) · 1/6 of 180 = 30 (W) · 4/10 of 25 = 10 (C) · 4/8 of 44 = 22 (F) · 2/8 of 76 = 19 (P) · 1/3 of 21 = 7 (D) · 3/6 of 80 = 40 (I) · 1/4 of 144 = 36 (A) · 1/4 of 12 = 3 (R) · 1/2 of 22 = 11 (L) · 1/6 of 96 = 16 (E) · 2/10 of 170 = 34 (N) · 1/2 of 46 = 23 (G)
- Clue 3 (Order of operations): "A HIGH FREQUENCY AUDIO BUG WAS DISCOVERED"1 + 2 × 5 = 11 (A) · 17 + 4 × 7 = 45 (Y) · 24 + 9 × 2 = 42 (E) · 16 + 4 × 5 = 36 (C) · 11 × 7 - 11 = 66 (Q) · 3 + 5 × 8 = 43 (V) · 50 + 6 × 2 = 62 (B) · 45 + 8 × 2 = 61 (O) · 6 × 6 - 9 = 27 (R) · 55 + 2 × 2 = 59 (H) · 7 × 11 - 17 = 60 (I) · 7 × 10 - 20 = 50 (F) · 8 × 4 - 25 = 7 (S) · 6 × 12 - 16 = 56 (W) · 10 + 8 × 2 = 26 (N) · 22 + 2 × 4 = 30 (D) · 8 + 2 × 6 = 20 (U) · 12 × 5 - 2 = 58 (G)
- Clue 4 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "NEON BLUE GLASS SHARDS WERE LEFT BEHIND"1 × 5 = 5 (N) · 1 × 1 = 1 (B) · 9 × 6 = 54 (T) · 9 × 3 = 27 (R) · 3 × 12 = 36 (O) · 8 × 12 = 96 (U) · 11 × 1 = 11 (W) · 12 × 10 = 120 (D) · 12 × 9 = 108 (H) · 8 × 4 = 32 (G) · 12 × 7 = 84 (S) · 11 × 8 = 88 (A) · 1 × 7 = 7 (I) · 5 × 7 = 35 (L) · 7 × 11 = 77 (E) · 1 × 9 = 9 (F)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 2) → Huggy30 ÷ 6 = 5 · 36 ÷ 3 = 12 · 36 ÷ 9 = 4 · 90 ÷ 10 = 9 · 100 ÷ 10 = 10 · 70 ÷ 10 = 7 · 15 ÷ 5 = 3 · 11 ÷ 1 = 11 · 48 ÷ 8 = 6 · 9 ÷ 9 = 1 · 24 ÷ 3 = 8
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 5 math
- Math topics
- Addition, Fractions of a number, Order of operations, Multiplication, Division
- Reading level
- grades 5-6
- Theme
- The Glitch at Playtime Park — set in Playtime Park Arcade and Toy Factory
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects
