--- title: "Guess Who: Maths & Times Tables Game | XTables Champions" description: "Play Guess Who with times tables. Ask YES/NO maths questions to find the secret number. Multiplayer multiplication games vs friends, siblings or Champion." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "name": "XTables Champions", "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "url": "https://xtableschampions.com" }, { "name": "XTables Champions", "logo": "https://qtrypzzcjebvfcihiynt.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/base44-prod/public/68cac2c61c34894625d63273/cae3abbca_logo.png", "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "url": "https://xtableschampions.com" }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://math-magicians-academy-25d63273.base44.app/" } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does Guess Who actually teach times tables?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "In Guess Who, the maths IS the game. Every question your child asks is a maths question — 'Is your number divisible by 3?' 'Is it a multiple of 4?' 'Is it in the 7 times table?' They're thinking about multiplication, divisibility and number properties with every single turn. There's no separate maths gate — the maths is the strategy." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What happens if my child asks a question that doesn't help?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Nothing bad happens. A poorly-chosen question just means it takes longer to win — it's a strategic choice, not a failure. There's no 'wrong' in Guess Who, only strategic. Your child can ask anything they want, and Champion answers honestly. They learn through play which questions are most powerful." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can my child play Guess Who against a sibling on a different device?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. Siblings on the same family account are automatically in each other's squad. One child taps New Game, picks Guess Who, picks their sibling, and the invite lands instantly. They each see their own board on their own device, take turns asking questions, and flip down numbers based on the answers. First to guess correctly wins." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can my child chat with friends during a game?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes — but chat is locked while it's your turn. Your child has to ask their question (play their move) before they can send a chat message. This keeps the focus on the deduction and the maths. Once they've played, they can send a pre-approved kind message or a sticker. Parents can read every message in their dashboard." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What maths does Guess Who practise?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "It practises divisibility, multiples, greater than/less than, odd and even, and times tables recall — all through the lens of asking strategic questions. It's one of the richest maths games we offer because every question requires real mathematical thinking, not just recall." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the difficulty levels?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Super Easy focuses on one times table at a time — perfect for children still building confidence. Easy gives helpful hints after each question, showing which numbers could still be the answer. Hard removes all hints for a real challenge. Your child picks the level that feels right for them." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can my child play Guess Who without a friend being online?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes — they can play against Champion, our friendly AI opponent. Champion picks a secret number, answers your child's YES/NO questions honestly, and asks its own questions back. It's a real game of deduction every time — and Champion is always ready, always patient, always beatable." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does my child earn coins playing Guess Who?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. Every question your child asks earns 3 coins, and winning a game earns 15 coins. Coins can be spent in the reward shop on avatars, themes and accessories — or redeemed for real-world rewards you set up as a parent." } } ] } ] --- [ XTables Champions Part of the ESSTA Kids family ](/Welcome) [Learn](/levels-and-progression) [Games](/GamesOverview) [All Games](/GamesOverview)[Connect Four](/connect-four)[Guess Who?](/guess-who)[Times Tables Bingo](/times-tables-bingo)[Snap!](/snap)[Play with Friends](/games/play-with-friends)[Play against Champion](/games/play-against-champion) [Every Learner](/times-tables-for-every-learner) [Adaptive Learning](/adaptive-times-tables-learning) [Schools](/ForSchools) [Lunchtime Clubs](/LunchtimeClubs)[SENCO Support](/SchoolSencoInfo)[Homework Setting](/SchoolHomeworkSetting)[Whole-Class Games](/SchoolWholeClassGames)[Level Matching](/SchoolLevelMatching) [Wellbeing](/wellbeing-and-safeguarding) [Pricing](/pricing) Log In / Sign Up 🕵️ # Guess Who — with times tables The classic deduction game where every question is a maths question. Ask YES/NO questions about divisibility, multiples and times tables to find the secret number before your opponent finds yours. Start playing [See how levels work](/levels-and-progression) ## How times tables are woven in In Guess Who, the maths isn't a gate you have to get through — it IS the game . Every question your child asks is a maths question: "Is your number divisible by 3?" "Is it a multiple of 4?" They're thinking about multiplication, divisibility and number properties with every single turn. ### Find Champion's Secret Number 4 6 8 9 10 12 14 15 16 18 20 21 22 24 25 27 28 30 32 33 35 36 40 42 Ready to guess? Type their secret number ![Champion](https://media.base44.com/images/public/68cac2c61c34894625d63273/b848edb70_ChatGPTImageMay14202610_43_08PM.png) Champion Hi, I'm Champion — pick your secret number. Is it in the 5× table? NO. Cross off all the numbers ending in 0 or 5. Pick a question for Champion Is it in the 2× table? Is it in the 3× table? Is it more than 30? Help me cross off Done — your turn 1 ### Pick a secret number Your child secretly picks a number from the board — this is the number their opponent has to guess. 2 ### Ask a YES/NO maths question "Is your number divisible by 3?" "Is it greater than 15?" Champion answers yes or no — honestly. 3 ### Flip down & narrow in Based on the answer, your child taps to flip down the numbers that can't be correct. The board shrinks with every question until they can guess. ### Every question earns coins 3 coins per question asked, 15 coins per win. Coins are spent in the reward shop on avatars, themes and accessories — or redeemed for real-world rewards you set up as a parent. ## "Show me how" — our most powerful feature When your child isn't sure how to answer a question, they tap "Not sure? I can help" and Champion walks them through it step by step — explaining the maths trick (like the 3× table digit trick), checking it against their secret number, and helping them say YES or NO with confidence. Try it yourself below. ![Champion](https://media.base44.com/images/public/68cac2c61c34894625d63273/b848edb70_ChatGPTImageMay14202610_43_08PM.png) Champion Is your number in the 3× table? Yes No Not sure? I can help ## Two ways to play Your child can play against Champion any time, or challenge a friend or sibling. Both are always available. ![Champion](https://media.base44.com/images/public/68cac2c61c34894625d63273/b848edb70_ChatGPTImageMay14202610_43_08PM.png) ### Play against Champion Champion picks a secret number, answers your child's YES/NO questions honestly, and asks its own questions back. A real game of deduction — always ready, always beatable. [Learn more](/games/play-against-champion) ![Friend](https://base44.app/api/apps/68cac2c61c34894625d63273/files/mp/public/68cac2c61c34894625d63273/224c83fcd_Screenshot2026-05-14at231605.png)![Friend](https://base44.app/api/apps/68cac2c61c34894625d63273/files/mp/public/68cac2c61c34894625d63273/6074110b9_Screenshot2026-05-14at231614.png)![Friend](https://base44.app/api/apps/68cac2c61c34894625d63273/files/mp/public/68cac2c61c34894625d63273/fbfa833c7_Screenshot2026-05-14at231558.png)![Friend](https://base44.app/api/apps/68cac2c61c34894625d63273/files/mp/public/68cac2c61c34894625d63273/91be208a4_Screenshot2026-05-14at231532.png) ### Play with friends Challenge siblings, schoolmates and friends. Chat is locked during your turn so the focus stays on the deduction. Every chat message is visible to parents. [Learn more](/games/play-with-friends) ## How we track progress Every game is logged. We track which questions your child asked, how many turns it took to find the answer, and which number properties — divisibility, multiples, odd/even — they're getting confident with. 📊 ### Every game recorded Each session logs questions asked, turns taken, time spent, and which difficulty level was used. 🔍 ### Number-property insight We track which number properties — divisibility, multiples, odd/even — your child is confident with and which need more work. 🪙 ### Coins banked 3 coins per question asked, 15 per win — spent in the reward shop or redeemed for real-world rewards. Adaptive engine ## How adaptive learning works in Guess Who The engine does not sit behind a separate dashboard. It runs inside Guess Who, shaping what happens next based on what your child needs. ### Revision disguised as play The questions children answer to narrow down their opponent are drawn from the facts the engine knows they need to practise. Playing a game is also doing targeted revision, without it feeling like it. **How it works:** Every question in every game is an opportunity for the engine to reinforce a fact. Children never realise they are practising exactly what they need. [See the full adaptive engine ](/adaptive-times-tables-learning) ## The best way for your school to teach times tables [Whole class games](/SchoolWholeClassGames) [Level matching](/SchoolLevelMatching) [Homework setting](/SchoolHomeworkSetting) [SENCO dashboard](/SchoolSencoInfo) [Sign up your school](/ForSchools) 🪜 ## Not ready yet? Guess Who asks children to think about divisibility, multiples and number properties — which is easier if they already know their times tables. If your child isn't there yet, our 12 learning levels build that understanding step by step. [Go through levels first](/levels-and-progression) ## Great for these learning types Guess Who works particularly well for children with these learning needs. [ ### Autistic children Clear rules and predictable mechanics in a structured game that respects the need for consistency. Learn more ](/times-tables-for-autistic-children) [ ### Children with ADHD Strategic thinking keeps attention engaged through every turn, with no passive repetition. Learn more ](/times-tables-for-adhd) [ ### Different learning styles Active, strategic play for children who learn by doing rather than by reading or listening. Learn more ](/times-tables-different-learning-styles) [ ### Kids with poor recall Every question is a retrieval opportunity disguised as strategy, not a test. Learn more ](/times-tables-for-kids-with-poor-recall) [Explore how we support every learner →](/times-tables-for-every-learner) ## More from our blog Articles we think you'll find helpful, hand-picked for Guess Who. [ ### Forgetting & Reversed Questions | Times Tables Games Why knowing 3×5 doesn't always mean a child can answer '3 times what equals 15' — and how Guess Who builds that reverse understanding. Read more ](https://xtableschampions.com/from-the-playground-forgetting-reversed-questions-teacher-floored-2026)[ ### Flexible Fluency Replaces Rote Learning | Times Tables Games Evidence-based maths intervention that builds flexible, relational understanding — exactly what Guess Who rewards. Read more ](https://xtableschampions.com/flexible-fluency-evidence-based-math-intervention-elementary-2026)[ ### Your Child Isn't Bad at Maths | Times Tables App The hidden anxiety epidemic behind "I'm just bad at maths" — and how low-pressure games rebuild belief. Read more ](https://xtableschampions.com/why-your-child-isnt-bad-at-maths-hidden-anxiety-epidemic) ## Guess Who — questions answered Real questions about how Guess Who works, safety, and what happens when your child plays. How does Guess Who actually teach times tables? What happens if my child asks a question that doesn't help? Can my child play Guess Who against a sibling on a different device? Can my child chat with friends during a game? What maths does Guess Who practise? What are the difficulty levels? Can my child play Guess Who without a friend being online? Does my child earn coins playing Guess Who? ## Ready to play Guess Who? Sign up and your child can start playing tonight — against Champion, a sibling, or a friend. Get started XTables Champions Game-based times tables for children aged 6 to 11. No timers, no tears. For parents, schools and tutors. 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