ClassToyboxHow to use the Tug of War Game
- Name your two teams (they start as Orange and Blue).
- Choose Auto math questions, then pick addition, subtraction, multiplication, division or a mix, and a number range (up to 10, 20, 50, 100, times tables or your own min and max).
- Or choose My question bank to use your own multiple-choice or spoken-answer questions for any subject.
- Set how many steps it takes to win: 3, 5, 7 or 10.
- Press Start the match. Each team answers on its own side of the screen, and the first team to pull the rope across the line wins.
Why teachers like it
- Both teams play at once on one screen, each with its own number pad
- Math questions generated automatically, so there is nothing to prepare
- Custom question banks for any subject, with multiple-choice and teacher-judged spoken answers
- Import questions from Excel, Google Sheets or CSV with a ready-made template
- Shuffle and no-repeat options, pause, restart and full screen
Ideas for your classroom
- Math fact fluency: times tables, number bonds, mixed operations
- Vocabulary and spelling review with spoken-answer questions
- End-of-unit review in science, history or geography
- A friendly challenge between two halves of the class
FAQ
Is the tug of war game free?
Yes, it is free to play with no account.
Can I use my own questions?
Yes. Create a question bank in the game, or download the template, fill it in and import it. Multiple-choice and spoken-answer questions are supported.
What grades is it for?
The math settings cover early number work up to times tables and division, so it fits most of elementary school. Custom questions make it work for any grade.
Do students need devices?
No. The game runs on one shared screen, and the two teams answer on their own side of it.