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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!

Suspects

Possible suspects

Cross off a row as each clue rules it out. On screen, tap a row.

21 of 21 still in play
NameSpecial MoveSuper GearCombat StanceAvatar HairCritical Glitch
Guest Sixty SixEnder Pearl PassSpiked CleatsRight-handed stanceSquare Block CutLow Energy Bar
Josh AllenRed Zone RushCreeper BootsRight-handed stanceSquare Block CutSqueaky Sneaker Sound
Roman ReignsDiamond ShieldSpiked CleatsRight-handed stanceSquare Block CutLag Spikes
Steve MinecraftDiamond ShieldGolden Apple ArmorRight-handed stanceSpiky Neon BlockLow Energy Bar
Rey MysterioChokeslam KickGolden Apple ArmorRight-handed stanceSpiky Neon BlockLag Spikes
Rhea RipleyChokeslam KickCreeper BootsRight-handed stanceSquare Block CutLag Spikes
Enderman DanRedstone TackleLucky Block HelmetLeft-handed stanceSpiky Neon BlockSqueaky Sneaker Sound
Seth RollinsDiamond ShieldCreeper BootsLeft-handed stanceSpiky Neon BlockLow Energy Bar
Randy OrtonRed Zone RushChampionship BeltRight-handed stanceSquare Block CutSqueaky Sneaker Sound
Noob PlayerEnder Pearl PassLucky Block HelmetRight-handed stanceSquare Block CutLow Energy Bar
Alex BuilderRedstone TackleCreeper BootsLeft-handed stanceSpiky Neon BlockSqueaky Sneaker Sound
Jalen HurtsEnder Pearl PassLucky Block HelmetRight-handed stanceLong Wrestler LocksSqueaky Sneaker Sound
Travis KelceEnder Pearl PassCreeper BootsRight-handed stanceSquare Block CutSqueaky Sneaker Sound
Bianca BelairEnder Pearl PassCreeper BootsLeft-handed stanceSquare Block CutSqueaky Sneaker Sound
Patrick MahomesEnder Pearl PassSpiked CleatsRight-handed stanceSquare Block CutSqueaky Sneaker Sound
John CenaEnder Pearl PassCreeper BootsLeft-handed stanceLong Wrestler LocksLow Energy Bar
Herobrine JoeRed Zone RushSpiked CleatsLeft-handed stanceSquare Block CutLag Spikes
Justin JeffersonRed Zone RushLucky Block HelmetRight-handed stanceLong Wrestler LocksSqueaky Sneaker Sound
Joe BurrowDiamond ShieldSpiked CleatsRight-handed stanceSquare Block CutSqueaky Sneaker Sound
Becky LynchRedstone TackleCreeper BootsLeft-handed stanceSquare Block CutSqueaky Sneaker Sound
Builderman RobloxDiamond ShieldCreeper BootsRight-handed stanceSpiky Neon BlockSqueaky Sneaker Sound
Clue 1

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.

T
8681
3051
9239
3972
5193
9653
7859
4564
5026
T
8681
7505
3489
9239
2237
9526
3489
T
8681
3964
9239
6626
4564
6626
3972
3051
6626
8971
7859
5026
3489
9526
2237
3051
5026
7859
7944
9239
9653
T
8681
5846 + 2835 =T
2501 + 2525 =I
3809 + 3696 =D
2224 + 1748 =C
5535 + 3704 =E
1643 + 1408 =H
1832 + 2732 =R
4023 + 4948 =M
4207 + 3737 =B
1493 + 744 =S
3540 + 1653 =U
2360 + 1604 =W
3750 + 5776 =N
2918 + 3708 =A
5619 + 4034 =L
3666 + 4193 =P
2093 + 1396 =O
0/17 letters found
Clue 2

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.

T
7627
6393
2110
2886
7112
2886
7444
2110
7151
T
7627
7112
2886
2110
7811
5689
3301
3080
8640
6393
T
7627
6393
5689
3017
7811
2110
7811
2886
T
7627
5689
3017
7151
2110
8595 - 968 =T
8034 - 2345 =A
7402 - 251 =C
8347 - 1954 =H
12097 - 4286 =D
8015 - 903 =U
5213 - 3103 =E
10755 - 2115 =G
3523 - 443 =I
6271 - 3254 =N
7163 - 4277 =S
6939 - 3638 =R
8401 - 957 =P
0/13 letters found
Clue 3

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.

W
99
132
2
132
96
35
55
96
120
70
49
55
64
80
49
132
96
7
3
64
100
132
96
7
132
35
64
70
49
100
55
11 × 9 =W
10 × 12 =L
7 × 10 =O
7 × 7 =U
1 × 2 =H
12 × 8 =A
8 × 8 =S
7 × 1 =K
8 × 10 =Q
10 × 10 =N
5 × 7 =R
11 × 12 =E
1 × 3 =Y
11 × 5 =D
0/14 letters found
Clue 4

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.

T
230
2000
110
1700
3700
2300
900
370
900
290
90
110
1100
T
230
900
7000
50
3700
900
1700
110
4300
90
170
500
5000
500
3700
T
230
2000
900
2900
1700
Round 229 to the nearest tenT
Round 3,667 to the nearest hundredU
Round 292 to the nearest tenY
Round 4,267 to the nearest hundredB
Round 7,003 to the nearest thousandS
Round 49 to the nearest tenQ
Round 940 to the nearest hundredA
Round 113 to the nearest tenE
Round 545 to the nearest hundredC
Round 1,058 to the nearest hundredF
Round 2,246 to the nearest thousandH
Round 87 to the nearest tenL
Round 1,703 to the nearest hundredR
Round 5,290 to the nearest thousandK
Round 2,349 to the nearest hundredN
Round 167 to the nearest tenO
Round 2,881 to the nearest hundredI
Round 372 to the nearest tenW
0/18 letters found
Clue 5

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!

Step 1 — solve these
12 ÷ 1 = ?
6 ÷ 1 = ?
54 ÷ 6 = ?
33 ÷ 3 = ?
24 ÷ 3 = ?
18 ÷ 9 = ?
8 ÷ 8 = ?
5 ÷ 1 = ?
27 ÷ 9 = ?
60 ÷ 6 = ?
44 ÷ 11 = ?
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain blasts a red zone rush, then grabs the golden apple armor.
2.The villain performs a redstone tackle, then polishes the championship belt.
3.The villain throws an ender pearl pass, then polishes the championship belt.
4.The villain unleashes a chokeslam kick, then charges the creeper boots.
5.The villain blasts a red zone rush, then opens a lucky block helmet.
6.The villain summons a diamond shield, then laces up the spiked cleats.
7.The villain throws an ender pearl pass, then laces up the spiked cleats.
8.The villain summons a diamond shield, then charges the creeper boots.
9.The villain throws an ender pearl pass, then charges the creeper boots.
10.The villain blasts a red zone rush, then polishes the championship belt.
11.The villain unleashes a chokeslam kick, then opens a lucky block helmet.
12.The villain blasts a red zone rush, then charges the creeper boots.
Solve it

Name the culprit

Choose the one suspect left standing.

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

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