FAQs & Support

How to play

1. Each day (starts UTC00:00) there is a unique challenge. There is ALWAYS a solution to the challenge.

2. Your objective is to reach the target number within 10 minutes, WITHOUT PAUSING.

3. Combine any of your six seed numbers, using the basic mathematical operators (+ − × ÷), to produce a result number.

4. Result numbers can be used in any subsequent calculation, either with a seed number or another result number.

5. Numbers can be used in any sequence, but can only be used ONCE. You do not need to use all your numbers.

6. Negative result numbers are permissible, but you cannot divide by 0, nor can any division return a fractional number.

7. Undo number and operator selections, and results, by tapping the ⌫ button. You cannot undo the final calculation (line 5) - you either win or lose!

8. Challenges are graded from very easy to extreme, depending on how many different solutions there are. Points are awarded on the basis of how difficult the challenge is and the time taken. An extreme challenge (5 or fewer solutions) solved in 5 minutes earns more points (5pts), a very easy challenge (more than 500 solutions) earns fewer points (3pts).

9. Medals are awarded on the basis of points scored: gold - 7, 8 or 9pts; silver - 5 or 6pts; bronze - 3 or 4 pts. (Moderate, easy or very easy challenges cannot win a gold medal.)

10. You 'win' if you reach the target number in under 10 minutes.

11. You 'lose' if you run out of time, or make a final calculation (line 5) that does not match the target number.

12. If you pause a game in play you can still find a winning solution but you will not get points or a medal. This is shown with the 'coffee break' symbols ☕😴.

13. Share your medals and results with your friends.

    
    

    What if I need more time?

    In 'Settings' you can enable play time beyond 10 minutes (up to 30 minutes) so you can practice, BUT even if you find a solution, if you play beyond 10 minutes it still counts as a loss. Sorry!

    
    

    What is your privacy policy?

    See the full details of our privacy policy here.

    
    

    I need technical support, or I have a 'bug' to report

    If you have a technical problem please get in touch with us at support@themroc.net. Please try and give us as much information as you can. Thanks.