The Great Arena Glitch
The championship match is about to begin under the flashing stadium lights! Roblox fans, Minecraft builders, NFL superstars, and WWE giants are all packed into the mega-arena. But just before kickoff, a mysterious Glitch Saboteur swiped the golden championship trophy and locked down the locker rooms. The Head Referee Bot needs your math skills to decode the clues and find the culprit before the grand entrance music starts!
Possible suspects
Cross off a row as each clue rules it out. On screen, tap a row.
| Name | Special Move | Super Gear | Combat Stance | Avatar Hair | Critical Glitch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guest Sixty Six | Ender Pearl Pass | Spiked Cleats | Right-handed stance | Square Block Cut | Low Energy Bar |
| Josh Allen | Red Zone Rush | Creeper Boots | Right-handed stance | Square Block Cut | Squeaky Sneaker Sound |
| Roman Reigns | Diamond Shield | Spiked Cleats | Right-handed stance | Square Block Cut | Lag Spikes |
| Steve Minecraft | Diamond Shield | Golden Apple Armor | Right-handed stance | Spiky Neon Block | Low Energy Bar |
| Rey Mysterio | Chokeslam Kick | Golden Apple Armor | Right-handed stance | Spiky Neon Block | Lag Spikes |
| Rhea Ripley | Chokeslam Kick | Creeper Boots | Right-handed stance | Square Block Cut | Lag Spikes |
| Enderman Dan | Redstone Tackle | Lucky Block Helmet | Left-handed stance | Spiky Neon Block | Squeaky Sneaker Sound |
| Seth Rollins | Diamond Shield | Creeper Boots | Left-handed stance | Spiky Neon Block | Low Energy Bar |
| Randy Orton | Red Zone Rush | Championship Belt | Right-handed stance | Square Block Cut | Squeaky Sneaker Sound |
| Noob Player | Ender Pearl Pass | Lucky Block Helmet | Right-handed stance | Square Block Cut | Low Energy Bar |
| Alex Builder | Redstone Tackle | Creeper Boots | Left-handed stance | Spiky Neon Block | Squeaky Sneaker Sound |
| Jalen Hurts | Ender Pearl Pass | Lucky Block Helmet | Right-handed stance | Long Wrestler Locks | Squeaky Sneaker Sound |
| Travis Kelce | Ender Pearl Pass | Creeper Boots | Right-handed stance | Square Block Cut | Squeaky Sneaker Sound |
| Bianca Belair | Ender Pearl Pass | Creeper Boots | Left-handed stance | Square Block Cut | Squeaky Sneaker Sound |
| Patrick Mahomes | Ender Pearl Pass | Spiked Cleats | Right-handed stance | Square Block Cut | Squeaky Sneaker Sound |
| John Cena | Ender Pearl Pass | Creeper Boots | Left-handed stance | Long Wrestler Locks | Low Energy Bar |
| Herobrine Joe | Red Zone Rush | Spiked Cleats | Left-handed stance | Square Block Cut | Lag Spikes |
| Justin Jefferson | Red Zone Rush | Lucky Block Helmet | Right-handed stance | Long Wrestler Locks | Squeaky Sneaker Sound |
| Joe Burrow | Diamond Shield | Spiked Cleats | Right-handed stance | Square Block Cut | Squeaky Sneaker Sound |
| Becky Lynch | Redstone Tackle | Creeper Boots | Left-handed stance | Square Block Cut | Squeaky Sneaker Sound |
| Builderman Roblox | Diamond Shield | Creeper Boots | Right-handed stance | Spiky Neon Block | Squeaky Sneaker Sound |
Addition
A security bot counts the total number of pixelated blocks dropped in the end zone. Adding the piles of gear reveals a hidden data packet.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
Subtraction
The referee checks the championship stadium gate. Subtracting the sold stadium VIP tickets from the total capacity reveals a secret locker door code.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
Multiplication facts (1-12)
The grand stage lights flicker in perfectly even patterns. Multiplying the rows and columns of energy pods reveals a strange tracking frequency.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
Rounding
The digital scoreboard glitched and only shows rounded numbers. Rounding the field-goal yardage to the nearest ten reveals the suspect's coordinate.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
Division facts (1-12) — the last clue
The coach divides the digital golden apples evenly among the remaining players. Sharing the items reveals the final escape route.
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!
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Great Arena Glitch
- Clue 1 (Addition): "THE CULPRIT DOES NOT WEAR A CHAMPIONSHIP BELT"5846 + 2835 = 8681 (T) · 2501 + 2525 = 5026 (I) · 3809 + 3696 = 7505 (D) · 2224 + 1748 = 3972 (C) · 5535 + 3704 = 9239 (E) · 1643 + 1408 = 3051 (H) · 1832 + 2732 = 4564 (R) · 4023 + 4948 = 8971 (M) · 4207 + 3737 = 7944 (B) · 1493 + 744 = 2237 (S) · 3540 + 1653 = 5193 (U) · 2360 + 1604 = 3964 (W) · 3750 + 5776 = 9526 (N) · 2918 + 3708 = 6626 (A) · 5619 + 4034 = 9653 (L) · 3666 + 4193 = 7859 (P) · 2093 + 1396 = 3489 (O)
- Clue 2 (Subtraction): "THE SUSPECT USED A RIGHT HANDED STANCE"8595 - 968 = 7627 (T) · 8034 - 2345 = 5689 (A) · 7402 - 251 = 7151 (C) · 8347 - 1954 = 6393 (H) · 12097 - 4286 = 7811 (D) · 8015 - 903 = 7112 (U) · 5213 - 3103 = 2110 (E) · 10755 - 2115 = 8640 (G) · 3523 - 443 = 3080 (I) · 6271 - 3254 = 3017 (N) · 7163 - 4277 = 2886 (S) · 6939 - 3638 = 3301 (R) · 8401 - 957 = 7444 (P)
- Clue 3 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "WE HEARD A LOUD SQUEAKY SNEAKER SOUND"11 × 9 = 99 (W) · 10 × 12 = 120 (L) · 7 × 10 = 70 (O) · 7 × 7 = 49 (U) · 1 × 2 = 2 (H) · 12 × 8 = 96 (A) · 8 × 8 = 64 (S) · 7 × 1 = 7 (K) · 8 × 10 = 80 (Q) · 10 × 10 = 100 (N) · 5 × 7 = 35 (R) · 11 × 12 = 132 (E) · 1 × 3 = 3 (Y) · 11 × 5 = 55 (D)
- Clue 4 (Rounding): "THE RUNAWAY LEFT A SQUARE BLOCK CUT HAIR"Round 229 to the nearest ten = 230 (T) · Round 3,667 to the nearest hundred = 3700 (U) · Round 292 to the nearest ten = 290 (Y) · Round 4,267 to the nearest hundred = 4300 (B) · Round 7,003 to the nearest thousand = 7000 (S) · Round 49 to the nearest ten = 50 (Q) · Round 940 to the nearest hundred = 900 (A) · Round 113 to the nearest ten = 110 (E) · Round 545 to the nearest hundred = 500 (C) · Round 1,058 to the nearest hundred = 1100 (F) · Round 2,246 to the nearest thousand = 2000 (H) · Round 87 to the nearest ten = 90 (L) · Round 1,703 to the nearest hundred = 1700 (R) · Round 5,290 to the nearest thousand = 5000 (K) · Round 2,349 to the nearest hundred = 2300 (N) · Round 167 to the nearest ten = 170 (O) · Round 2,881 to the nearest hundred = 2900 (I) · Round 372 to the nearest ten = 370 (W)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 7) → Patrick Mahomes12 ÷ 1 = 12 · 6 ÷ 1 = 6 · 54 ÷ 6 = 9 · 33 ÷ 3 = 11 · 24 ÷ 3 = 8 · 18 ÷ 9 = 2 · 8 ÷ 8 = 1 · 5 ÷ 1 = 5 · 27 ÷ 9 = 3 · 60 ÷ 6 = 10 · 44 ÷ 11 = 4
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 5 math
- Math topics
- Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Rounding, Division
- Reading level
- grades 5-6
- Theme
- The Great Arena Glitch — set in The Ultimate Block-Sports Championship Stadium
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects
