⛏️ MinecraftGrade 6Reading: grades 5-6Place valueMulti-step word problemsBar modelsAdditionMissing addends
The Grief of the Golden Apple
Someone hacked the server admin account and spawned thousands of lava blocks right over the spawn castle! We must find out who did it before the whole world melts.
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 | Main Attack | Survival Item | Combat Hand | Character Headgear | Critical Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technoblade | TNT launcher | Golden apple | Left-handed swing | Green creeper cowl | Water bucket |
| LDShadowLady | Netherite sword | Redstone repeater | Right-handed swing | Green creeper cowl | Splash potion of weakness |
| MumboJumbo | Netherite sword | Totem of undying | Right-handed swing | Yellow crown | Splash potion of weakness |
| DanTDM | Obsidian wall | Totem of undying | Right-handed swing | Blue Steve cap | Iron golem |
| Steve | Netherite sword | Redstone repeater | Right-handed swing | Yellow crown | Water bucket |
| Docm77 | Ender pearl | Diamond pickaxe | Left-handed swing | Green creeper cowl | Splash potion of weakness |
| ZombieCleo | Ender pearl | Splash potion | Right-handed swing | Blue Steve cap | Water bucket |
| Dream | TNT launcher | Diamond pickaxe | Right-handed swing | Yellow crown | Water bucket |
| Aphmau | TNT launcher | Golden apple | Left-handed swing | Yellow crown | Water bucket |
| Alex | Elytra wings | Diamond pickaxe | Right-handed swing | Blue Steve cap | Water bucket |
| impulseSV | TNT launcher | Golden apple | Right-handed swing | Yellow crown | Water bucket |
| Rendog | Ender pearl | Golden apple | Right-handed swing | Yellow crown | Water bucket |
| GeorgeNotFound | Elytra wings | Splash potion | Right-handed swing | Blue Steve cap | Water bucket |
| PopularMMOs | Elytra wings | Splash potion | Left-handed swing | Green creeper cowl | Water bucket |
| EthosLab | Ender pearl | Redstone repeater | Right-handed swing | Yellow crown | Iron golem |
| Iskall85 | Netherite sword | Golden apple | Right-handed swing | Yellow crown | Water bucket |
| JeromeASF | Obsidian wall | Totem of undying | Left-handed swing | Green creeper cowl | Splash potion of weakness |
| Sapnap | Ender pearl | Redstone repeater | Left-handed swing | Green creeper cowl | Water bucket |
| Grian | Netherite sword | Totem of undying | Left-handed swing | Blue Steve cap | Iron golem |
| CaptainSparklez | Netherite sword | Golden apple | Right-handed swing | Blue Steve cap | Water bucket |
| FalseSymmetry | Obsidian wall | Redstone repeater | Right-handed swing | Blue Steve cap | Water bucket |
Clue 1
Place value
We compare the height of the villain's obsidian towers using a blocky bar model to see where they traveled.
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
800
10
300
30
40
7000
7000
500
40
9000
1000
8000
300
90
9000
8000
T
800
80
90
300
500
100
300
1000
90
T
800
8000
9000
300
100
300
70
300
500
T
800
300
100
What is the value of the 8 in 51,859?T
What is the value of the 1 in 61,356?D
What is the value of the 5 in 698,542?A
What is the value of the 8 in 741,080?U
What is the value of the 3 in 299,034?V
What is the value of the 9 in 51,590?S
What is the value of the 3 in 84,352?E
What is the value of the 1 in 776,193?R
What is the value of the 1 in 77,914?H
What is the value of the 9 in 319,044?N
What is the value of the 7 in 888,170?P
What is the value of the 8 in 718,027?O
What is the value of the 4 in 28,641?I
What is the value of the 7 in 47,208?L
0/14 letters found
Clue 2
Multi-step word problems
The admin needs to calculate how many iron ingots are left after crafting armor and tools in multiple steps.
Solve each problem to learn its letter, then write the letters in the boxes to fill in the missing word.
Awitnesssawthevillainwas .
R
84
64
24
19
42
19
45
58
D
E
D
S
W
64
58
24
Steve filled 2 boxes with 2 diamond blocks each, then found 80 more diamond blocks. How many diamond blocks are there in all?R
Steve earned 3 redstone torches in each of 6 rounds, plus 28 bonus redstone torches. Then 1 redstone torches were lost. How many redstone torches are left?A
Steve collected 66 redstone torches in the morning and 6 redstone torches in the afternoon, then split them equally among 3 the Crafting Club. How many redstone torches did each get?G
There were 172 ender pearls in all. 4 the Crafting Club used 14 ender pearls each. The other 2 the Crafting Club shared the rest equally. How many ender pearls did each of the other the Crafting Club get?N
Steve filled 9 boxes with 5 diamond blocks each, then found 19 more diamond blocks. How many diamond blocks are there in all?I
Steve collected 202 redstone torches in the morning and 50 redstone torches in the afternoon, then split them equally among 6 the Crafting Club. How many redstone torches did each get?T
Steve collected 113 golden carrots in the morning and 1 golden carrots in the afternoon, then split them equally among 6 the Crafting Club. How many golden carrots did each get?H
0/7 letters found
Clue 3
Bar model word problems
The coordinates on the compass are scrambled, so we must decode the place value of the digits to find the lair.
Draw a bar model to solve each word problem. Its answer reveals a letter — write the letters in the boxes to fill in the missing word.
Someonescaredthevillainoffwith .
W
83
67
88
121
140
60
87
C
K
121
88
One group collected 21 golden carrots and another group collected 62 golden carrots. How many golden carrots in all?
draw a bar model
Answer:→W
The red team has 151 golden carrots and the blue team has 30 golden carrots. How many more golden carrots does the red team have?
draw a bar model
Answer:→E
Steve shares 201 golden carrots equally among 3 teams. How many golden carrots does each team get?
draw a bar model
Answer:→A
Steve has 11 times as many slimeballs as a teammate. The teammate has 8 slimeballs. How many slimeballs does Steve have?
draw a bar model
Answer:→T
Steve has 10 times as many ender pearls as a teammate. The teammate has 6 ender pearls. How many ender pearls does Steve have?
draw a bar model
Answer:→B
Steve used 3/5 of the ender pearls on the first day. The other 56 ender pearls were used the next day. How many ender pearls were there in all?
draw a bar model
Answer:→R
Steve shares 174 diamond blocks equally among 2 teams. How many diamond blocks does each team get?
draw a bar model
Answer:→U
0/7 letters found
Clue 4
Addition
We count the total number of blocks left behind by adding up the sandstone and cobblestone piles.
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
2586
5037
4610
7454
3610
T
2586
5297
2328
6045
4610
5297
6045
5297
5189
6907
6907
4610
6045
5644
8623
4610
5058
5058
5189
4458
8986
5297
5189
4458
3610
1172 + 1414 =T
3073 + 4381 =I
4153 + 4470 =Y
4558 + 4428 =C
3463 + 1834 =R
3968 + 2077 =D
3130 + 1928 =L
1755 + 3282 =H
2425 + 1185 =N
4454 + 2453 =P
1291 + 1037 =U
2556 + 3088 =A
2113 + 2345 =W
3065 + 1545 =E
2780 + 2409 =O
0/15 letters found
Clue 5
Missing addends — the last clue
A redstone line is broken, and we must find the missing signal strength needed to power the door.
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
16 + ___ = 21
33 + ___ = 35
38 + ___ = 41
19 + ___ = 28
8 + ___ = 20
22 + ___ = 26
1 + ___ = 2
29 + ___ = 36
39 + ___ = 49
6 + ___ = 12
34 + ___ = 45
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain uses an ender pearl to teleport, then activates a redstone repeater.
2.The villain launches a tnt blast, then eats an enchanted golden apple.
3.The villain launches a tnt blast, then digs down with a diamond pickaxe.
4.The villain soars away using elytra wings, then clutches a totem of undying.
5.The villain slashes with a netherite sword, then eats an enchanted golden apple.
6.The villain launches a tnt blast, then throws a splash potion.
7.The villain launches a tnt blast, then clutches a totem of undying.
8.The villain uses an ender pearl to teleport, then eats an enchanted golden apple.
9.The villain slashes with a netherite sword, then clutches a totem of undying.
10.The villain builds a thick obsidian wall, then digs down with a diamond pickaxe.
11.The villain builds a thick obsidian wall, then eats an enchanted golden apple.
12.The villain uses an ender pearl to teleport, then clutches a totem of undying.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Grief of the Golden Apple
Culprit: Rendog (Ender pearl · Golden apple · Right-handed swing · Yellow crown · Water bucket)
- Clue 1 (Place value): "THE VILLAIN DOES NOT USE A REDSTONE REPEATER"What is the value of the 8 in 51,859? = 800 (T) · What is the value of the 1 in 61,356? = 1000 (D) · What is the value of the 5 in 698,542? = 500 (A) · What is the value of the 8 in 741,080? = 80 (U) · What is the value of the 3 in 299,034? = 30 (V) · What is the value of the 9 in 51,590? = 90 (S) · What is the value of the 3 in 84,352? = 300 (E) · What is the value of the 1 in 776,193? = 100 (R) · What is the value of the 1 in 77,914? = 10 (H) · What is the value of the 9 in 319,044? = 9000 (N) · What is the value of the 7 in 888,170? = 70 (P) · What is the value of the 8 in 718,027? = 8000 (O) · What is the value of the 4 in 28,641? = 40 (I) · What is the value of the 7 in 47,208? = 7000 (L)
- Clue 2 (Multi-step word problems): "RIGHT HANDED SWING"Steve filled 2 boxes with 2 diamond blocks each, then found 80 more diamond blocks. How many diamond blocks are there in all? = 84 (R) · Steve earned 3 redstone torches in each of 6 rounds, plus 28 bonus redstone torches. Then 1 redstone torches were lost. How many redstone torches are left? = 45 (A) · Steve collected 66 redstone torches in the morning and 6 redstone torches in the afternoon, then split them equally among 3 the Crafting Club. How many redstone torches did each get? = 24 (G) · There were 172 ender pearls in all. 4 the Crafting Club used 14 ender pearls each. The other 2 the Crafting Club shared the rest equally. How many ender pearls did each of the other the Crafting Club get? = 58 (N) · Steve filled 9 boxes with 5 diamond blocks each, then found 19 more diamond blocks. How many diamond blocks are there in all? = 64 (I) · Steve collected 202 redstone torches in the morning and 50 redstone torches in the afternoon, then split them equally among 6 the Crafting Club. How many redstone torches did each get? = 42 (T) · Steve collected 113 golden carrots in the morning and 1 golden carrots in the afternoon, then split them equally among 6 the Crafting Club. How many golden carrots did each get? = 19 (H)
- Clue 3 (Bar model word problems): "WATER BUCKET"One group collected 21 golden carrots and another group collected 62 golden carrots. How many golden carrots in all? = 83 (W) · The red team has 151 golden carrots and the blue team has 30 golden carrots. How many more golden carrots does the red team have? = 121 (E) · Steve shares 201 golden carrots equally among 3 teams. How many golden carrots does each team get? = 67 (A) · Steve has 11 times as many slimeballs as a teammate. The teammate has 8 slimeballs. How many slimeballs does Steve have? = 88 (T) · Steve has 10 times as many ender pearls as a teammate. The teammate has 6 ender pearls. How many ender pearls does Steve have? = 60 (B) · Steve used 3/5 of the ender pearls on the first day. The other 56 ender pearls were used the next day. How many ender pearls were there in all? = 140 (R) · Steve shares 174 diamond blocks equally among 2 teams. How many diamond blocks does each team get? = 87 (U)
- Clue 4 (Addition): "THE INTRUDER DROPPED A YELLOW CROWN"1172 + 1414 = 2586 (T) · 3073 + 4381 = 7454 (I) · 4153 + 4470 = 8623 (Y) · 4558 + 4428 = 8986 (C) · 3463 + 1834 = 5297 (R) · 3968 + 2077 = 6045 (D) · 3130 + 1928 = 5058 (L) · 1755 + 3282 = 5037 (H) · 2425 + 1185 = 3610 (N) · 4454 + 2453 = 6907 (P) · 1291 + 1037 = 2328 (U) · 2556 + 3088 = 5644 (A) · 2113 + 2345 = 4458 (W) · 3065 + 1545 = 4610 (E) · 2780 + 2409 = 5189 (O)
- Clue 5 (Missing addends): surviving statement (box 8) → Rendog16 + ___ = 21 = 5 · 33 + ___ = 35 = 2 · 38 + ___ = 41 = 3 · 19 + ___ = 28 = 9 · 8 + ___ = 20 = 12 · 22 + ___ = 26 = 4 · 1 + ___ = 2 = 1 · 29 + ___ = 36 = 7 · 39 + ___ = 49 = 10 · 6 + ___ = 12 = 6 · 34 + ___ = 45 = 11
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 6 math
- Math topics
- Place value, Multi-step word problems, Bar models, Addition, Missing addends
- Reading level
- grades 5-6
- Theme
- The Grief of the Golden Apple — set in the Pixelia Creative Server
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects