The Golden Blaster Heist
A sneaky challenger known as the Rogue Raider has locked the Arena Referee in the gear closet and run off with the rare Golden Mega-Blaster just hours before the championship tournament. We must search the arena for clues, clear the innocent players, and find the culprit!
Possible suspects
Cross off a row as each clue rules it out. On screen, tap a row.
| Name | Blaster Type | Tactical Gear | Shooting Stance | Headwear Style | Tactical Flaw |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dash | shield blaster | laser sight | left handed shooter | spike mohawk | jammed dart |
| Zoe | motorized drum | camo bandana | right handed shooter | spike mohawk | jammed dart |
| Gemma | shield blaster | gopro mount | right handed shooter | spike mohawk | jammed dart |
| Skyler | motorized drum | tactical vest | right handed shooter | spike mohawk | empty magazine |
| Axel | dual pistols | laser sight | right handed shooter | neon orange helmet | empty magazine |
| Maverick | dual pistols | dart pouch | right handed shooter | spike mohawk | jammed dart |
| Milo | shield blaster | laser sight | left handed shooter | blue sweatband | jammed dart |
| Nova | pump action | tactical vest | right handed shooter | spike mohawk | squeaky sneakers |
| Jax | dual pistols | dart pouch | left handed shooter | blue sweatband | squeaky sneakers |
| Brodie | sniper rifle | camo bandana | left handed shooter | blue sweatband | jammed dart |
| Roxy | dual pistols | gopro mount | right handed shooter | blue sweatband | squeaky sneakers |
| Owen | motorized drum | gopro mount | right handed shooter | spike mohawk | jammed dart |
| Colt | sniper rifle | camo bandana | right handed shooter | spike mohawk | jammed dart |
| Ryder | sniper rifle | gopro mount | left handed shooter | neon orange helmet | jammed dart |
| Kai | pump action | camo bandana | right handed shooter | spike mohawk | squeaky sneakers |
| Ezra | dual pistols | dart pouch | left handed shooter | blue sweatband | empty magazine |
| Piper | pump action | dart pouch | right handed shooter | blue sweatband | jammed dart |
| Zane | motorized drum | camo bandana | left handed shooter | spike mohawk | jammed dart |
| Leo | sniper rifle | gopro mount | right handed shooter | blue sweatband | empty magazine |
| Silas | shield blaster | tactical vest | right handed shooter | spike mohawk | jammed dart |
| Luna | shield blaster | camo bandana | left handed shooter | spike mohawk | squeaky sneakers |
Addition
To find where the suspect entered, we need to add up all the spent darts scattered around the red and blue bunkers.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
Subtraction
The suspect emptied some ammo boxes. Subtracting the left-behind darts from the box total gives us the access code to the gear lockbox.
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 targets are set up in equal rows on the back wall. Multiplying the rows by the targets per row unlocks the security camera feeds.
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
Only a fraction of the tactical vests are missing from the drying rack. Finding that fraction shows us how many suspects were involved.
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 last clue
The referee remembers that a fraction of the barricades were knocked down during the escape. Calculating this amount reveals the suspect's path.
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 Golden Blaster Heist
- Clue 1 (Addition): "THE RAIDER DOES NOT WEAR A CAMO BANDANA"3413 + 4421 = 7834 (T) · 2134 + 4365 = 6499 (R) · 2057 + 1259 = 3316 (A) · 1398 + 3245 = 4643 (M) · 3694 + 4128 = 7822 (N) · 5394 + 3112 = 8506 (B) · 3118 + 5491 = 8609 (O) · 1304 + 978 = 2282 (W) · 3371 + 4687 = 8058 (D) · 1297 + 1163 = 2460 (H) · 1062 + 1352 = 2414 (C) · 917 + 2065 = 2982 (E) · 4591 + 3343 = 7934 (I) · 2382 + 1723 = 4105 (S)
- Clue 2 (Subtraction): "THE SUSPECT GRIPS BLASTER WITH RIGHT HAND"6295 - 1378 = 4917 (T) · 5951 - 855 = 5096 (P) · 4598 - 310 = 4288 (W) · 3105 - 1525 = 1580 (U) · 10323 - 3874 = 6449 (G) · 4367 - 718 = 3649 (E) · 6112 - 4737 = 1375 (N) · 5804 - 3492 = 2312 (H) · 10529 - 4743 = 5786 (C) · 7435 - 2532 = 4903 (D) · 7963 - 1188 = 6775 (B) · 8583 - 3903 = 4680 (I) · 6916 - 1600 = 5316 (A) · 7782 - 3460 = 4322 (S) · 12153 - 3961 = 8192 (L) · 8996 - 3252 = 5744 (R)
- Clue 3 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "VILLAIN FLED WHEN A FOAM DART JAMMED"8 × 7 = 56 (V) · 12 × 11 = 132 (O) · 7 × 11 = 77 (M) · 11 × 10 = 110 (L) · 10 × 10 = 100 (J) · 9 × 2 = 18 (N) · 10 × 9 = 90 (T) · 2 × 2 = 4 (D) · 7 × 2 = 14 (H) · 12 × 2 = 24 (R) · 10 × 1 = 10 (A) · 3 × 1 = 3 (E) · 12 × 5 = 60 (I) · 8 × 6 = 48 (F) · 9 × 8 = 72 (W)
- Clue 4 (Fractions of a number): "A SPIKE MOHAWK WAS SEEN BEHIND THE WALL"4/6 of 60 = 40 (A) · 1/2 of 42 = 21 (O) · 3/5 of 25 = 15 (S) · 3/4 of 12 = 9 (W) · 2/6 of 78 = 26 (B) · 1/10 of 70 = 7 (T) · 2/10 of 40 = 8 (E) · 1/5 of 125 = 25 (M) · 2/10 of 85 = 17 (P) · 5/10 of 72 = 36 (K) · 3/6 of 28 = 14 (I) · 3/10 of 60 = 18 (N) · 4/8 of 68 = 34 (L) · 2/4 of 4 = 2 (D) · 3/6 of 12 = 6 (H)
- Clue 5 (Fractions of a number): surviving statement (box 11) → Owen3/6 of 10 = 5 · 2/4 of 20 = 10 · 3/8 of 8 = 3 · 3/6 of 18 = 9 · 2/3 of 18 = 12 · 2/8 of 16 = 4 · 4/8 of 4 = 2 · 3/8 of 16 = 6 · 1/6 of 6 = 1 · 1/10 of 70 = 7 · 1/10 of 80 = 8
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 5 math
- Math topics
- Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Fractions of a number
- Reading level
- grades 5-6
- Theme
- The Golden Blaster Heist — set in The Neon Arena
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects