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The Mystery of the Missing Golden Trophy
Someone snatched the Golden Trophy right before the championship finals kick off! Check the stadium clues to catch the sneaky saboteur.
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 | Trick Shot | Gear Stash | Shoe Laces | Hairstyle | Weak Foot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bukayo Saka | Bicycle Kick | Neon Cleats | Untied Laces | Buzz Cut | Left Footed |
| Trent Alexander | Knuckleball | Shiny Whistle | Untied Laces | Long Headband Hair | Both Feet |
| Phil Foden | Curveball | Golden Cone | Double Knotted Laces | Buzz Cut | Right Footed |
| Jamal Musiala | Rainbow Flick | Captain Band | Double Knotted Laces | Long Headband Hair | Right Footed |
| Marcus Rashford | Rainbow Flick | Shiny Whistle | Untied Laces | Buzz Cut | Left Footed |
| Luka Modric | Rainbow Flick | Golden Cone | Untied Laces | Long Headband Hair | Right Footed |
| Son Heungmin | Curveball | Shiny Whistle | Double Knotted Laces | Long Headband Hair | Both Feet |
| Declan Rice | Header Blast | Shiny Whistle | Double Knotted Laces | Long Headband Hair | Left Footed |
| Lionel Messi | Rainbow Flick | Neon Cleats | Double Knotted Laces | Long Headband Hair | Right Footed |
| Virgil van Dijk | Knuckleball | Glow Gloves | Double Knotted Laces | Buzz Cut | Right Footed |
| Kylian Mbappe | Curveball | Captain Band | Untied Laces | Buzz Cut | Both Feet |
| Rodri | Rainbow Flick | Golden Cone | Double Knotted Laces | Long Headband Hair | Left Footed |
| Harry Kane | Header Blast | Captain Band | Double Knotted Laces | Long Headband Hair | Both Feet |
| Christian Pulisic | Bicycle Kick | Shiny Whistle | Untied Laces | Spiky Hair | Left Footed |
| Bruno Fernandes | Knuckleball | Golden Cone | Double Knotted Laces | Long Headband Hair | Right Footed |
| Alphonso Davies | Knuckleball | Glow Gloves | Double Knotted Laces | Long Headband Hair | Left Footed |
| Kevin De Bruyne | Knuckleball | Shiny Whistle | Double Knotted Laces | Long Headband Hair | Right Footed |
| Jude Bellingham | Header Blast | Glow Gloves | Double Knotted Laces | Long Headband Hair | Right Footed |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | Knuckleball | Neon Cleats | Double Knotted Laces | Buzz Cut | Left Footed |
| Erling Haaland | Header Blast | Golden Cone | Untied Laces | Spiky Hair | Left Footed |
| Alex Morgan | Curveball | Neon Cleats | Untied Laces | Spiky Hair | Right Footed |
Clue 1
Multiplication facts (1-12)
The equipment manager counts identical ball racks arranged in equal rows to unlock the first clue vault.
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
77
28
132
35
36
64
64
88
36
70
80
144
132
63
70
144
T
77
96
132
88
50
88
84
88
1
T
77
88
36
70
15
88
70
80
11 × 7 =T
5 × 10 =R
12 × 12 =O
1 × 1 =P
8 × 8 =L
5 × 3 =B
11 × 12 =E
4 × 9 =I
7 × 10 =N
7 × 4 =H
9 × 7 =S
8 × 11 =A
7 × 12 =C
7 × 5 =V
8 × 12 =W
10 × 8 =D
0/16 letters found
Clue 2
Word problems
Coach compares total practice jerseys used during drills to figure out who visited the locker room.
Solve each problem to learn its letter, then write the letters in the boxes to fill in the missing word.
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D
57
52
17
28
78
24
56
N
52
T
T
24
D
57
78
A
C
24
S
Equipment Manager found 4 team jerseys yesterday and 53 more today. How many team jerseys in all?D
Equipment Manager found 51 water bottles yesterday and 5 more today. How many water bottles in all?K
There were 88 soccer balls. 10 were used up. How many soccer balls are left?L
Equipment Manager found 12 corner flags yesterday and 16 more today. How many corner flags in all?B
Equipment Manager lined up 2 rows of 12 corner flags. How many corner flags in all?E
There were 71 water bottles. 19 were used up. How many water bottles are left?O
There were 20 soccer balls. 3 were used up. How many soccer balls are left?U
0/7 letters found
Clue 3
Place value
The stadium scoreboard flashes code digits based on hundreds, tens, and ones digit positions.
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
6000
9000
800
70
90
200
5000
800
500
200
3000
800
50
200
800
400
20
90
G
6000
100
7000
900
9000
9000
7000
200
3000
400
90
300
400
What is the value of the 6 in 6,104?G
What is the value of the 4 in 469?K
What is the value of the 5 in 656?W
What is the value of the 2 in 281?E
What is the value of the 2 in 4,529?R
What is the value of the 7 in 87,059?T
What is the value of the 8 in 844?A
What is the value of the 9 in 987?F
What is the value of the 9 in 49,135?O
What is the value of the 7 in 572?L
What is the value of the 9 in 8,092?I
What is the value of the 5 in 25,644?S
What is the value of the 5 in 9,534?V
What is the value of the 3 in 6,315?C
What is the value of the 3 in 3,900?D
What is the value of the 1 in 190?H
0/16 letters found
Clue 4
Rounding
The speed radar shows shot velocity rounded to the nearest ten to reveal hidden track data.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
L
6000
900
30
600
300
80
50
4000
20
4000
900
200
80
300
9000
80
5000
70
80
30
5000
2000
80
700
600
300
90
900
30
30
9000
90
Round 5,693 to the nearest thousandL
Round 78 to the nearest tenA
Round 93 to the nearest tenT
Round 72 to the nearest tenB
Round 32 to the nearest tenN
Round 1,671 to the nearest thousandC
Round 228 to the nearest hundredM
Round 589 to the nearest hundredG
Round 332 to the nearest hundredH
Round 677 to the nearest hundredU
Round 16 to the nearest tenF
Round 863 to the nearest hundredO
Round 48 to the nearest tenI
Round 5,137 to the nearest thousandD
Round 9,401 to the nearest thousandE
Round 3,569 to the nearest thousandR
0/16 letters found
Clue 5
Division facts (1-12) — the last clue
The referee divides orange slices equally among players to reveal the final hidden message.
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
60 ÷ 5 = ?
4 ÷ 4 = ?
24 ÷ 3 = ?
27 ÷ 3 = ?
15 ÷ 5 = ?
8 ÷ 2 = ?
22 ÷ 11 = ?
60 ÷ 10 = ?
33 ÷ 3 = ?
7 ÷ 1 = ?
110 ÷ 11 = ?
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain blasts an unpredictable Knuckleball past the guard, then stashes the loot inside bright Glow Gloves.
2.The villain curls a sneaky Curveball into the net, then swipes a referee Shiny Whistle.
3.The villain curls a sneaky Curveball into the net, then swaps the prize for a plain Golden Cone.
4.The villain blasts an unpredictable Knuckleball past the guard, then swipes a referee Shiny Whistle.
5.The villain dribbles with a slick Rainbow Flick over defenders, then hides the trophy under a pile of Neon Cleats.
6.The villain curls a sneaky Curveball into the net, then hides the trophy under a pile of Neon Cleats.
7.The villain fires a soaring Header Blast toward the bench, then swaps the prize for a plain Golden Cone.
8.The villain launches a wild Bicycle Kick across the field, then swipes a referee Shiny Whistle.
9.The villain blasts an unpredictable Knuckleball past the guard, then snatches the official Captain Band.
10.The villain fires a soaring Header Blast toward the bench, then hides the trophy under a pile of Neon Cleats.
11.The villain fires a soaring Header Blast toward the bench, then snatches the official Captain Band.
12.The villain launches a wild Bicycle Kick across the field, then snatches the official Captain Band.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Mystery of the Missing Golden Trophy
Culprit: Lionel Messi (Rainbow Flick · Neon Cleats · Double Knotted Laces · Long Headband Hair · Right Footed)
- Clue 1 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "THE VILLAIN DOES NOT WEAR A CAPTAIN BAND"11 × 7 = 77 (T) · 5 × 10 = 50 (R) · 12 × 12 = 144 (O) · 1 × 1 = 1 (P) · 8 × 8 = 64 (L) · 5 × 3 = 15 (B) · 11 × 12 = 132 (E) · 4 × 9 = 36 (I) · 7 × 10 = 70 (N) · 7 × 4 = 28 (H) · 9 × 7 = 63 (S) · 8 × 11 = 88 (A) · 7 × 12 = 84 (C) · 7 × 5 = 35 (V) · 8 × 12 = 96 (W) · 10 × 8 = 80 (D)
- Clue 2 (Word problems): "DOUBLE KNOTTED LACES"Equipment Manager found 4 team jerseys yesterday and 53 more today. How many team jerseys in all? = 57 (D) · Equipment Manager found 51 water bottles yesterday and 5 more today. How many water bottles in all? = 56 (K) · There were 88 soccer balls. 10 were used up. How many soccer balls are left? = 78 (L) · Equipment Manager found 12 corner flags yesterday and 16 more today. How many corner flags in all? = 28 (B) · Equipment Manager lined up 2 rows of 12 corner flags. How many corner flags in all? = 24 (E) · There were 71 water bottles. 19 were used up. How many water bottles are left? = 52 (O) · There were 20 soccer balls. 3 were used up. How many soccer balls are left? = 17 (U)
- Clue 3 (Place value): "GOALIE SAVED A WEAK RIGHT FOOTED KICK"What is the value of the 6 in 6,104? = 6000 (G) · What is the value of the 4 in 469? = 400 (K) · What is the value of the 5 in 656? = 50 (W) · What is the value of the 2 in 281? = 200 (E) · What is the value of the 2 in 4,529? = 20 (R) · What is the value of the 7 in 87,059? = 7000 (T) · What is the value of the 8 in 844? = 800 (A) · What is the value of the 9 in 987? = 900 (F) · What is the value of the 9 in 49,135? = 9000 (O) · What is the value of the 7 in 572? = 70 (L) · What is the value of the 9 in 8,092? = 90 (I) · What is the value of the 5 in 25,644? = 5000 (S) · What is the value of the 5 in 9,534? = 500 (V) · What is the value of the 3 in 6,315? = 300 (C) · What is the value of the 3 in 3,900? = 3000 (D) · What is the value of the 1 in 190? = 100 (H)
- Clue 4 (Rounding): "LONG HAIR FROM A HEADBAND CAUGHT ON NET"Round 5,693 to the nearest thousand = 6000 (L) · Round 78 to the nearest ten = 80 (A) · Round 93 to the nearest ten = 90 (T) · Round 72 to the nearest ten = 70 (B) · Round 32 to the nearest ten = 30 (N) · Round 1,671 to the nearest thousand = 2000 (C) · Round 228 to the nearest hundred = 200 (M) · Round 589 to the nearest hundred = 600 (G) · Round 332 to the nearest hundred = 300 (H) · Round 677 to the nearest hundred = 700 (U) · Round 16 to the nearest ten = 20 (F) · Round 863 to the nearest hundred = 900 (O) · Round 48 to the nearest ten = 50 (I) · Round 5,137 to the nearest thousand = 5000 (D) · Round 9,401 to the nearest thousand = 9000 (E) · Round 3,569 to the nearest thousand = 4000 (R)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 5) → Lionel Messi60 ÷ 5 = 12 · 4 ÷ 4 = 1 · 24 ÷ 3 = 8 · 27 ÷ 3 = 9 · 15 ÷ 5 = 3 · 8 ÷ 2 = 4 · 22 ÷ 11 = 2 · 60 ÷ 10 = 6 · 33 ÷ 3 = 11 · 7 ÷ 1 = 7 · 110 ÷ 11 = 10
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 3 math
- Math topics
- Multiplication, Word problems, Place value, Rounding, Division
- Reading level
- grades 3-4
- Theme
- The Mystery of the Missing Golden Trophy — set in Champions Stadium pitch and locker rooms
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects