The Mystery of Barnaby's Pixel Pizza Arcade
A sneaky rogue animatronic swiped the golden arcade key right before the midnight shift! Decipher the clues across the arcade to catch the culprit.
Possible suspects
Cross off a row as each clue rules it out. On screen, tap a row.
| Name | Main Feature | Special Ability | Dominant Hand | Internal Wiring | Disruption Trick |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tech Tim | Party Lights | Shadow Stride | Left Handed | Silver Springs | Squeaking Toy |
| Mechanic Mike | Amplified Roar | Screech Siren | Left Handed | Silver Springs | Flashlight Beam |
| Officer Ollie | Pizza Toss | Screech Siren | Left Handed | Neon Circuitry | Buzzing Alarm |
| Watchman Will | Confetti Blast | Voice Mimic | Right Handed | Neon Circuitry | Squeaking Toy |
| Sammy Squirrel | Pizza Toss | Voice Mimic | Right Handed | Silver Springs | Buzzing Alarm |
| Fiona Falcon | Laser Eyes | Turbo Dash | Right Handed | Silver Springs | Flashlight Beam |
| Sally Gator | Laser Eyes | Magnet Grip | Right Handed | Silver Springs | Squeaking Toy |
| Captain Carl | Laser Eyes | Magnet Grip | Right Handed | Neon Circuitry | Buzzing Alarm |
| Chef Charlie | Party Lights | Screech Siren | Right Handed | Silver Springs | Squeaking Toy |
| Danny Duck | Laser Eyes | Shadow Stride | Right Handed | Silver Springs | Squeaking Toy |
| Barnaby Bear | Party Lights | Shadow Stride | Left Handed | Neon Circuitry | Flashlight Beam |
| Guard Rita | Amplified Roar | Screech Siren | Right Handed | Neon Circuitry | Flashlight Beam |
| Bobby Otter | Amplified Roar | Screech Siren | Left Handed | Neon Circuitry | Flashlight Beam |
| Cadet Clara | Party Lights | Magnet Grip | Left Handed | Golden Wires | Squeaking Toy |
| Rusty Rabbit | Amplified Roar | Shadow Stride | Right Handed | Silver Springs | Flashlight Beam |
| Bella Badger | Amplified Roar | Shadow Stride | Right Handed | Silver Springs | Squeaking Toy |
| Patrol Pete | Party Lights | Magnet Grip | Left Handed | Neon Circuitry | Squeaking Toy |
| Wanda Fox | Laser Eyes | Voice Mimic | Left Handed | Neon Circuitry | Flashlight Beam |
| Inspector Iris | Amplified Roar | Magnet Grip | Right Handed | Silver Springs | Buzzing Alarm |
| Agent Axel | Confetti Blast | Turbo Dash | Right Handed | Silver Springs | Squeaking Toy |
| Trooper Toby | Party Lights | Magnet Grip | Right Handed | Silver Springs | Flashlight Beam |
Place value
The security monitor blinks with digit codes that reveal the first 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.
Addition
You add up the dropped arcade tokens to find where the suspect ran.
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
Subtracting the missing prize tickets reveals a secret hidden note.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
Skip counting
Skip count the footsteps along the hallway grid to track the robot.
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
Divide the pizza boxes equally among tables to unlock the repair door.
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 Mystery of Barnaby's Pixel Pizza Arcade
- Clue 1 (Place value): "THE SNEAKY ROBOT DOES NOT HAVE MAGNET GRIP"What is the value of the 8 in 9,189? = 80 (T) · What is the value of the 4 in 94,527? = 4000 (P) · What is the value of the 4 in 3,549? = 40 (Y) · What is the value of the 6 in 3,658? = 600 (N) · What is the value of the 2 in 628? = 20 (R) · What is the value of the 7 in 874? = 70 (G) · What is the value of the 6 in 26,192? = 6000 (A) · What is the value of the 3 in 63,917? = 3000 (D) · What is the value of the 3 in 9,362? = 300 (E) · What is the value of the 7 in 7,563? = 7000 (B) · What is the value of the 6 in 260? = 60 (I) · What is the value of the 1 in 917? = 10 (M) · What is the value of the 9 in 938? = 900 (S) · What is the value of the 3 in 2,838? = 30 (H) · What is the value of the 2 in 2,804? = 2000 (O) · What is the value of the 8 in 98,257? = 8000 (V) · What is the value of the 1 in 190? = 100 (K)
- Clue 2 (Addition): "THE SUSPECT WENT RIGHT AND USED A RIGHT HAND"199 + 387 = 586 (T) · 601 + 366 = 967 (U) · 507 + 261 = 768 (E) · 416 + 208 = 624 (P) · 204 + 113 = 317 (N) · 166 + 289 = 455 (C) · 369 + 304 = 673 (W) · 244 + 343 = 587 (D) · 376 + 241 = 617 (I) · 405 + 189 = 594 (H) · 304 + 176 = 480 (S) · 276 + 467 = 743 (R) · 327 + 166 = 493 (A) · 407 + 277 = 684 (G)
- Clue 3 (Subtraction): "A SQUEAKING TOY DISTRACTED THE ROGUE BOT"933 - 260 = 673 (A) · 521 - 198 = 323 (K) · 612 - 33 = 579 (Q) · 1012 - 261 = 751 (B) · 824 - 374 = 450 (O) · 831 - 276 = 555 (U) · 757 - 314 = 443 (I) · 608 - 81 = 527 (T) · 773 - 105 = 668 (D) · 903 - 22 = 881 (E) · 542 - 122 = 420 (Y) · 610 - 325 = 285 (G) · 600 - 332 = 268 (N) · 907 - 296 = 611 (S) · 558 - 396 = 162 (H) · 638 - 148 = 490 (C) · 675 - 289 = 386 (R)
- Clue 4 (Skip counting): "TINY SILVER SPRINGS WERE SCATTERED AROUND"Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, ___, 10, 12 = 8 (T) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, ___, 12, 15 = 9 (L) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, ___, 39, 42 = 36 (Y) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, ___, 22, 24 = 20 (G) · Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, ___, 70, 75 = 65 (S) · Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, ___, 50, 55 = 45 (P) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, ___, 16, 18 = 14 (A) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, ___, 18, 21 = 15 (V) · Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, ___, 60, 65 = 55 (R) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, ___, 28, 30 = 26 (E) · Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, ___, 150, 160 = 140 (O) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, ___, 26, 28 = 24 (C) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, ___, 12, 14 = 10 (N) · Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, ___, 120, 130 = 110 (U) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, ___, 15, 18 = 12 (W) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, ___, 21, 24 = 18 (I) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, ___, 36, 39 = 33 (D)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 10) → Bella Badger132 ÷ 12 = 11 · 6 ÷ 2 = 3 · 22 ÷ 11 = 2 · 77 ÷ 11 = 7 · 36 ÷ 9 = 4 · 30 ÷ 5 = 6 · 32 ÷ 4 = 8 · 36 ÷ 3 = 12 · 10 ÷ 2 = 5 · 7 ÷ 7 = 1 · 63 ÷ 7 = 9
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 3 math
- Math topics
- Place value, Addition, Subtraction, Skip counting, Division
- Reading level
- grades 3-4
- Theme
- The Mystery of Barnaby's Pixel Pizza Arcade — set in Barnaby's Pixel Pizza Arcade
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects
