🦁 Animals including hippo walrGrade 5Reading: grades 5-6MultiplicationFractions of a numberOrder of operationsRoundingDivision
The Golden Shekel Stadium Heist
During the final match of the World Animal League, a mysterious rogue striker snatched the Golden Shekel Trophy right off the center spot! The referee team must decode the clues left behind on the field to unmask the culprit before the trophy leaves the stadium.
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 | Maneuver | Mascot Companion | Kicking Foot | Jersey Color | Distraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphonso Davies | Speed Sprint | Hippo Shield | Right Footed | Teal Jersey | Yellow Card |
| Sadio Mane | Speed Sprint | Walrus Defender | Right Footed | Silver Jersey | Loud Vuvuzela |
| Antoine Griezmann | Bicycle Kick | Tardigrade Armor | Right Footed | Teal Jersey | Whistle Blast |
| Marcus Rashford | Bicycle Kick | Tardigrade Armor | Left Footed | Silver Jersey | Whistle Blast |
| Christian Pulisic | Micro Dodge | Cheetah Runner | Left Footed | Teal Jersey | Yellow Card |
| Federico Valverde | Sonic Roar | Myxobolus Swarm | Left Footed | Silver Jersey | Yellow Card |
| Jude Bellingham | Micro Dodge | Tardigrade Armor | Right Footed | Teal Jersey | Yellow Card |
| Son Heungmin | Sonic Roar | Myxobolus Swarm | Left Footed | Teal Jersey | Whistle Blast |
| Harry Kane | Bicycle Kick | Myxobolus Swarm | Left Footed | Teal Jersey | Yellow Card |
| Luka Modric | Speed Sprint | Walrus Defender | Right Footed | Teal Jersey | Whistle Blast |
| Neymar Jr | Bicycle Kick | Walrus Defender | Left Footed | Silver Jersey | Yellow Card |
| Kevin De Bruyne | Sonic Roar | Myxobolus Swarm | Left Footed | Teal Jersey | Yellow Card |
| Bukayo Saka | Bicycle Kick | Walrus Defender | Right Footed | Silver Jersey | Loud Vuvuzela |
| Mohamed Salah | Micro Dodge | Tardigrade Armor | Left Footed | Gold Jersey | Yellow Card |
| Pedri | Tusk Tackle | Tardigrade Armor | Right Footed | Silver Jersey | Whistle Blast |
| Vinicius Jr | Bicycle Kick | Walrus Defender | Left Footed | Teal Jersey | Whistle Blast |
| Rodri | Speed Sprint | Myxobolus Swarm | Right Footed | Gold Jersey | Loud Vuvuzela |
| Robert Lewandowski | Bicycle Kick | Walrus Defender | Left Footed | Teal Jersey | Loud Vuvuzela |
| Kylian Mbappe | Micro Dodge | Hippo Shield | Left Footed | Teal Jersey | Yellow Card |
| Bruno Fernandes | Bicycle Kick | Hippo Shield | Left Footed | Teal Jersey | Yellow Card |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | Speed Sprint | Hippo Shield | Right Footed | Silver Jersey | Loud Vuvuzela |
Clue 1
Multiplication facts (1-12)
To scan the field grids for dropped cleats, Coach Hippo calculated total items arranged in equal training rows.
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
40
24
1
27
70
77
77
42
70
6
28
18
1
144
6
18
T
40
96
144
1
55
24
1
1
T
40
42
24
20
96
6
6
1
20
10 × 4 =T
10 × 7 =I
9 × 3 =V
11 × 7 =L
3 × 6 =O
12 × 12 =S
8 × 3 =H
12 × 8 =U
4 × 7 =D
6 × 1 =N
1 × 1 =E
4 × 5 =R
6 × 7 =A
5 × 11 =C
0/14 letters found
Clue 2
Fractions of a number
The referee checked locker room passes by finding the exact fractional share of players wearing custom shin guards.
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
32
9
27
21
22
21
34
27
16
T
32
5
10
16
5
21
30
10
T
32
9
T
32
9
27
37
27
29
T
32
29
28
28
T
32
4/10 of 80 =T
1/5 of 145 =F
5/8 of 16 =I
1/2 of 32 =C
2/5 of 70 =O
1/3 of 15 =K
1/3 of 81 =E
1/6 of 180 =W
2/4 of 74 =L
1/4 of 88 =U
2/8 of 84 =S
6/8 of 12 =H
1/2 of 68 =P
0/13 letters found
Clue 3
Order of operations
Unlocking the stadium security door required calculating the security keypad formula using the correct step 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.
T
61
9
12
13
18
72
72
22
18
53
30
22
7
7
T
61
74
55
55
12
36
48
27
22
27
12
72
72
74
30
69
22
47
36
8 × 8 - 3 =T
35 + 6 × 2 =R
5 × 6 - 12 =I
9 + 2 × 2 =V
3 + 2 × 2 =S
3 × 9 - 5 =A
10 × 3 - 3 =Y
11 × 6 - 18 =B
11 + 9 × 7 =O
12 × 7 - 15 =C
11 × 9 - 27 =L
6 × 3 - 6 =E
5 + 2 × 2 =H
37 + 4 × 4 =N
6 + 5 × 6 =D
35 + 4 × 5 =P
7 × 5 - 5 =W
0/17 letters found
Clue 4
Rounding
The arena radar sensor recorded the runner speed, but the electronic board display rounded the measurement.
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
170
700
3000
900
2300
300
300
20
2300
3700
30
90
500
1300
1300
3000
30
20
T
170
3000
20
300
130
3000
90
50
3000
70
T
170
700
90
3000
20
30
Round 169 to the nearest tenT
Round 697 to the nearest hundredH
Round 314 to the nearest hundredL
Round 453 to the nearest hundredO
Round 3,654 to the nearest hundredN
Round 916 to the nearest hundredV
Round 20 to the nearest tenA
Round 87 to the nearest tenR
Round 2,284 to the nearest hundredI
Round 134 to the nearest tenJ
Round 30 to the nearest tenD
Round 67 to the nearest tenY
Round 2,674 to the nearest thousandE
Round 1,344 to the nearest hundredP
Round 47 to the nearest tenS
0/15 letters found
Clue 5
Division facts (1-12) — the last clue
Coach Hippo split the recovered stadium passes equally among the referee crews to inspect every exit gate.
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
10 ÷ 10 = ?
14 ÷ 7 = ?
42 ÷ 7 = ?
36 ÷ 4 = ?
40 ÷ 4 = ?
25 ÷ 5 = ?
28 ÷ 7 = ?
40 ÷ 5 = ?
22 ÷ 2 = ?
144 ÷ 12 = ?
21 ÷ 7 = ?
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain used a swift micro dodge, then summoned the hippo shield.
2.The villain unleashed a mighty sonic roar, then released the myxobolus swarm.
3.The villain used a swift micro dodge, then released the myxobolus swarm.
4.The villain unleashed a mighty sonic roar, then activated the cheetah runner.
5.The villain charged in with a tusk tackle, then summoned the hippo shield.
6.The villain performed a sharp bicycle kick, then released the myxobolus swarm.
7.The villain performed a sharp bicycle kick, then summoned the hippo shield.
8.The villain performed a sharp bicycle kick, then equipped the tardigrade armor.
9.The villain unleashed a mighty sonic roar, then summoned the hippo shield.
10.The villain executed a sudden speed sprint, then called up the walrus defender.
11.The villain unleashed a mighty sonic roar, then equipped the tardigrade armor.
12.The villain executed a sudden speed sprint, then equipped the tardigrade armor.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Golden Shekel Stadium Heist
Culprit: Bruno Fernandes (Bicycle Kick · Hippo Shield · Left Footed · Teal Jersey · Yellow Card)
- Clue 1 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "THE VILLAIN DOES NOT USE CHEETAH RUNNER"10 × 4 = 40 (T) · 10 × 7 = 70 (I) · 9 × 3 = 27 (V) · 11 × 7 = 77 (L) · 3 × 6 = 18 (O) · 12 × 12 = 144 (S) · 8 × 3 = 24 (H) · 12 × 8 = 96 (U) · 4 × 7 = 28 (D) · 6 × 1 = 6 (N) · 1 × 1 = 1 (E) · 4 × 5 = 20 (R) · 6 × 7 = 42 (A) · 5 × 11 = 55 (C)
- Clue 2 (Fractions of a number): "THE SUSPECT KICKS WITH THE LEFT FOOT"4/10 of 80 = 32 (T) · 1/5 of 145 = 29 (F) · 5/8 of 16 = 10 (I) · 1/2 of 32 = 16 (C) · 2/5 of 70 = 28 (O) · 1/3 of 15 = 5 (K) · 1/3 of 81 = 27 (E) · 1/6 of 180 = 30 (W) · 2/4 of 74 = 37 (L) · 1/4 of 88 = 22 (U) · 2/8 of 84 = 21 (S) · 6/8 of 12 = 9 (H) · 1/2 of 68 = 34 (P)
- Clue 3 (Order of operations): "THE VILLAIN WAS STOPPED BY A YELLOW CARD"8 × 8 - 3 = 61 (T) · 35 + 6 × 2 = 47 (R) · 5 × 6 - 12 = 18 (I) · 9 + 2 × 2 = 13 (V) · 3 + 2 × 2 = 7 (S) · 3 × 9 - 5 = 22 (A) · 10 × 3 - 3 = 27 (Y) · 11 × 6 - 18 = 48 (B) · 11 + 9 × 7 = 74 (O) · 12 × 7 - 15 = 69 (C) · 11 × 9 - 27 = 72 (L) · 6 × 3 - 6 = 12 (E) · 5 + 2 × 2 = 9 (H) · 37 + 4 × 4 = 53 (N) · 6 + 5 × 6 = 36 (D) · 35 + 4 × 5 = 55 (P) · 7 × 5 - 5 = 30 (W)
- Clue 4 (Rounding): "THE VILLAIN DROPPED A TEAL JERSEY THREAD"Round 169 to the nearest ten = 170 (T) · Round 697 to the nearest hundred = 700 (H) · Round 314 to the nearest hundred = 300 (L) · Round 453 to the nearest hundred = 500 (O) · Round 3,654 to the nearest hundred = 3700 (N) · Round 916 to the nearest hundred = 900 (V) · Round 20 to the nearest ten = 20 (A) · Round 87 to the nearest ten = 90 (R) · Round 2,284 to the nearest hundred = 2300 (I) · Round 134 to the nearest ten = 130 (J) · Round 30 to the nearest ten = 30 (D) · Round 67 to the nearest ten = 70 (Y) · Round 2,674 to the nearest thousand = 3000 (E) · Round 1,344 to the nearest hundred = 1300 (P) · Round 47 to the nearest ten = 50 (S)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 7) → Bruno Fernandes10 ÷ 10 = 1 · 14 ÷ 7 = 2 · 42 ÷ 7 = 6 · 36 ÷ 4 = 9 · 40 ÷ 4 = 10 · 25 ÷ 5 = 5 · 28 ÷ 7 = 4 · 40 ÷ 5 = 8 · 22 ÷ 2 = 11 · 144 ÷ 12 = 12 · 21 ÷ 7 = 3
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 5 math
- Math topics
- Multiplication, Fractions of a number, Order of operations, Rounding, Division
- Reading level
- grades 5-6
- Theme
- The Golden Shekel Stadium Heist — set in The Savanna Championship Arena
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects