⚽ FootballGrade 1Reading: grades 1-2AdditionSubtractionSkip countingPlace valueMissing addends
The Case of the Golden Playbook
Oh no! The Golden Playbook is gone right before the big game! The Head Coach needs your help. Look for clues around the turf and catch the Sneaky Mascot!
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 | Football Position | Special Gear | Throwing Hand | Helmet Hair Style | Silly Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurts | fast run | gold helmet | left handed thrower | curly hair | loud whistles |
| Goff | high kick | neon cleats | left handed thrower | curly hair | squeaky shoes |
| Jefferson | fast run | foam finger | right handed thrower | spiky hair | bright lights |
| Mahomes | fast run | foam finger | left handed thrower | spiky hair | bright lights |
| Allen | high kick | neon cleats | right handed thrower | slick hair | bright lights |
| Hill | rocket throw | neon cleats | right handed thrower | curly hair | loud whistles |
| Jackson | rocket throw | visor mask | right handed thrower | slick hair | bright lights |
| Prescott | high kick | gold helmet | right handed thrower | curly hair | squeaky shoes |
| Bosa | high kick | gold helmet | left handed thrower | spiky hair | bright lights |
| Brady | fast run | foam finger | left handed thrower | spiky hair | squeaky shoes |
| Ramsey | big block | gold helmet | left handed thrower | slick hair | loud whistles |
| Kelce | super catch | sticky gloves | left handed thrower | curly hair | squeaky shoes |
| Diggs | big block | gold helmet | left handed thrower | slick hair | squeaky shoes |
| Chase | fast run | foam finger | right handed thrower | curly hair | squeaky shoes |
| Tucker | high kick | neon cleats | left handed thrower | spiky hair | bright lights |
| Burrow | high kick | neon cleats | right handed thrower | curly hair | loud whistles |
| Samuel | fast run | gold helmet | right handed thrower | slick hair | squeaky shoes |
| Miller | big block | visor mask | right handed thrower | curly hair | squeaky shoes |
| Donald | rocket throw | gold helmet | right handed thrower | curly hair | squeaky shoes |
| Rodgers | super catch | neon cleats | left handed thrower | curly hair | loud whistles |
| Henry | super catch | sticky gloves | right handed thrower | curly hair | squeaky shoes |
Clue 1
Addition
We need to add up the points from the first half. The scoreboard is broken. Help us count them to find a 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.
T
5
17
16
4
9
16
3
15
20
11
13
16
19
13
16
4
9
13
T
5
18
16
3
8
3
6
10
4
13
8
14
3
4
15
4 + 1 =T
1 + 3 =S
1 + 2 =A
9 + 4 =O
4 + 6 =I
9 + 10 =D
5 + 1 =V
4 + 5 =N
8 + 7 =K
3 + 8 =F
7 + 7 =M
11 + 7 =W
5 + 11 =E
14 + 6 =Y
11 + 6 =H
6 + 2 =R
0/16 letters found
Clue 2
Subtraction
The coach lost some footballs from the bag. We must subtract the missing ones to see who was in the locker room!
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
13
15
10
18
7
10
17
4
8
6
7
10
T
13
15
2
6
14
18
14
3
T
13
15
T
13
15
10
2
3
19
15
T
13
15
17
7
1
19 - 6 =T
19 - 2 =A
7 - 5 =R
10 - 3 =N
10 - 6 =K
16 - 8 =Y
17 - 3 =W
7 - 6 =D
20 - 2 =S
15 - 5 =E
20 - 1 =G
18 - 3 =H
9 - 3 =O
5 - 2 =I
0/14 letters found
Clue 3
Skip counting
Let us count the yard lines on the field. Jump by tens to find where the sneaky player 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.
S
26
22
24
28
39
120
36
S
26
50
20
28
S
26
12
27
8
8
S
26
10
39
30
28
70
50
28
70
50
27
28
45
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, ___, 28, 30S
Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, ___, 35, 40R
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, ___, 12, 14C
Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, ___, 39, 42Y
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, ___, 10, 12L
Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, ___, 80, 90T
Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, ___, 30, 33I
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, ___, 30, 32E
Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, ___, 50, 55F
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, ___, 24, 26Q
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, ___, 14, 16W
Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, ___, 60, 70H
Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, ___, 42, 45A
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, ___, 22, 24O
Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, ___, 130, 140K
Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, ___, 27, 30U
0/16 letters found
Clue 4
Place value
Look at the jersey numbers on the bench. Use tens and ones to decode the secret jersey locker!
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
W
55
14
39
77
38
49
36
67
38
95
99
64
94
84
97
95
77
49
92
94
14
92
38
95
39
What number has 5 tens and 5 ones?W
What number has 9 tens and 5 ones?R
What number has 9 tens and 7 ones?I
What number has 6 tens and 7 ones?C
What number has 8 tens and 4 ones?A
What number has 3 tens and 6 ones?D
What number has 9 tens and 2 ones?T
What number has 4 tens and 9 ones?N
What number has 9 tens and 4 ones?H
What number has 3 tens and 9 ones?F
What number has 9 tens and 9 ones?L
What number has 1 ten and 4 ones?E
What number has 3 tens and 8 ones?U
What number has 7 tens and 7 ones?O
What number has 6 tens and 4 ones?Y
0/15 letters found
Clue 5
Missing addends — the last clue
We have seven water bottles but we need ten. Find how many are missing to unlock the final playbook!
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
9 + ___ = 15
8 + ___ = 12
7 + ___ = 12
3 + ___ = 5
5 + ___ = 6
7 + ___ = 14
9 + ___ = 20
6 + ___ = 15
8 + ___ = 20
2 + ___ = 5
10 + ___ = 20
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain launches the ball with a high kick, then hides their face behind a visor mask.
2.The villain knocks over obstacles with a big block, then hides their face behind a visor mask.
3.The villain leaps for a super catch, then hides their face behind a visor mask.
4.The villain dash away with a fast run, then waves a giant foam finger.
5.The villain makes a rocket throw, then shines bright in a gold helmet.
6.The villain launches the ball with a high kick, then shines bright in a gold helmet.
7.The villain leaps for a super catch, then shines bright in a gold helmet.
8.The villain leaps for a super catch, then grabs the trophy with sticky gloves.
9.The villain dash away with a fast run, then grabs the trophy with sticky gloves.
10.The villain knocks over obstacles with a big block, then grabs the trophy with sticky gloves.
11.The villain leaps for a super catch, then leaves turf marks with neon cleats.
12.The villain leaps for a super catch, then waves a giant foam finger.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Case of the Golden Playbook
Culprit: Henry (super catch · sticky gloves · right handed thrower · curly hair · squeaky shoes)
- Clue 1 (Addition): "THE SNEAKY FOE DOES NOT WEAR A VISOR MASK"4 + 1 = 5 (T) · 1 + 3 = 4 (S) · 1 + 2 = 3 (A) · 9 + 4 = 13 (O) · 4 + 6 = 10 (I) · 9 + 10 = 19 (D) · 5 + 1 = 6 (V) · 4 + 5 = 9 (N) · 8 + 7 = 15 (K) · 3 + 8 = 11 (F) · 7 + 7 = 14 (M) · 11 + 7 = 18 (W) · 5 + 11 = 16 (E) · 14 + 6 = 20 (Y) · 11 + 6 = 17 (H) · 6 + 2 = 8 (R)
- Clue 2 (Subtraction): "THE SNEAKY ONE THROWS WITH THE RIGHT HAND"19 - 6 = 13 (T) · 19 - 2 = 17 (A) · 7 - 5 = 2 (R) · 10 - 3 = 7 (N) · 10 - 6 = 4 (K) · 16 - 8 = 8 (Y) · 17 - 3 = 14 (W) · 7 - 6 = 1 (D) · 20 - 2 = 18 (S) · 15 - 5 = 10 (E) · 20 - 1 = 19 (G) · 18 - 3 = 15 (H) · 9 - 3 = 6 (O) · 5 - 2 = 3 (I)
- Clue 3 (Skip counting): "SQUEAKY SHOES WILL SCARE THE THIEF"Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, ___, 28, 30 = 26 (S) · Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, ___, 35, 40 = 30 (R) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, ___, 12, 14 = 10 (C) · 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, ___, 10, 12 = 8 (L) · Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, ___, 80, 90 = 70 (T) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, ___, 30, 33 = 27 (I) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, ___, 30, 32 = 28 (E) · Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, ___, 50, 55 = 45 (F) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, ___, 24, 26 = 22 (Q) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, ___, 14, 16 = 12 (W) · Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, ___, 60, 70 = 50 (H) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, ___, 42, 45 = 39 (A) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, ___, 22, 24 = 20 (O) · Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, ___, 130, 140 = 120 (K) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, ___, 27, 30 = 24 (U)
- Clue 4 (Place value): "WE FOUND CURLY HAIR ON THE TURF"What number has 5 tens and 5 ones? = 55 (W) · What number has 9 tens and 5 ones? = 95 (R) · What number has 9 tens and 7 ones? = 97 (I) · What number has 6 tens and 7 ones? = 67 (C) · What number has 8 tens and 4 ones? = 84 (A) · What number has 3 tens and 6 ones? = 36 (D) · What number has 9 tens and 2 ones? = 92 (T) · What number has 4 tens and 9 ones? = 49 (N) · What number has 9 tens and 4 ones? = 94 (H) · What number has 3 tens and 9 ones? = 39 (F) · What number has 9 tens and 9 ones? = 99 (L) · What number has 1 ten and 4 ones? = 14 (E) · What number has 3 tens and 8 ones? = 38 (U) · What number has 7 tens and 7 ones? = 77 (O) · What number has 6 tens and 4 ones? = 64 (Y)
- Clue 5 (Missing addends): surviving statement (box 8) → Henry9 + ___ = 15 = 6 · 8 + ___ = 12 = 4 · 7 + ___ = 12 = 5 · 3 + ___ = 5 = 2 · 5 + ___ = 6 = 1 · 7 + ___ = 14 = 7 · 9 + ___ = 20 = 11 · 6 + ___ = 15 = 9 · 8 + ___ = 20 = 12 · 2 + ___ = 5 = 3 · 10 + ___ = 20 = 10
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 1 math
- Math topics
- Addition, Subtraction, Skip counting, Place value, Missing addends
- Reading level
- grades 1-2
- Theme
- The Case of the Golden Playbook — set in Super Bowl Stadium
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects