The Purge of Pizza Dome
Oh no! A Scary Minion has snuck into the Safe House and locked Uncle Pete in the basement! To get him out, we need to track down the culprit using clues left behind in the workout room before the waves of bad guys arrive.
Possible suspects
Cross off a row as each clue rules it out. On screen, tap a row.
| Name | Gym Class Role | Lobby Item | Bat Swing Style | Avatar Hair | Special Counter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chloe | Speed Level 5 | Speedy Treadmill | Right-handed swing | Blue Headband Hair | Slippery Pizza |
| Sophia | Defense Level 5 | Energy Drink | Left-handed swing | Spiky Black Hair | Slippery Pizza |
| Ethan | Healer Level 5 | Energy Drink | Right-handed swing | Spiky Black Hair | Toy Bat swing |
| Mia | Speed Level 5 | Golden Apple | Right-handed swing | Blue Headband Hair | Slippery Pizza |
| Uncle Pete | Agility Level 5 | Golden Apple | Left-handed swing | Red Cap Hair | Toy Bat swing |
| Lucas | Agility Level 5 | Heavy Dumbbell | Left-handed swing | Blue Headband Hair | Slippery Pizza |
| Mason | Strength Level 5 | Protein Shake | Right-handed swing | Blue Headband Hair | Teddy Bear distraction |
| Twitch | Healer Level 5 | Heavy Dumbbell | Right-handed swing | Blue Headband Hair | Slippery Pizza |
| Zoe | Agility Level 5 | Protein Shake | Left-handed swing | Blue Headband Hair | Teddy Bear distraction |
| Scary Larry | Strength Level 5 | Golden Apple | Left-handed swing | Spiky Black Hair | Teddy Bear distraction |
| Devon | Agility Level 5 | Protein Shake | Left-handed swing | Blue Headband Hair | Slippery Pizza |
| Caleb | Speed Level 5 | Energy Drink | Right-handed swing | Spiky Black Hair | Slippery Pizza |
| Bree | Agility Level 5 | Heavy Dumbbell | Left-handed swing | Spiky Black Hair | Toy Bat swing |
| Bradley | Healer Level 5 | Speedy Treadmill | Left-handed swing | Blue Headband Hair | Slippery Pizza |
| Nathan | Strength Level 5 | Protein Shake | Right-handed swing | Red Cap Hair | Toy Bat swing |
| Leo | Speed Level 5 | Energy Drink | Left-handed swing | Blue Headband Hair | Toy Bat swing |
| Lily | Healer Level 5 | Protein Shake | Right-handed swing | Blue Headband Hair | Slippery Pizza |
| Sienna | Defense Level 5 | Heavy Dumbbell | Right-handed swing | Spiky Black Hair | Toy Bat swing |
| Maya | Defense Level 5 | Energy Drink | Right-handed swing | Blue Headband Hair | Slippery Pizza |
| Austin | Healer Level 5 | Heavy Dumbbell | Left-handed swing | Red Cap Hair | Teddy Bear distraction |
| Scary Mary | Defense Level 5 | Golden Apple | Right-handed swing | Spiky Black Hair | Teddy Bear distraction |
Place value
We found a digital locker code dropped by the gym stairs. Solving the place value positions reveals the first secret profile detail.
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)
Stacks of pizza boxes are piled high in the kitchen. Multiplying the rows of pepperoni slices helps us unlock the next 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.
Rounding
Our base radar is scanning the dark forest outside. Rounding the distance of the approaching shadows gives us the third 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.
Skip counting
Someone left a trail of spilled energy drinks across the basketball court. Counting by skips of five helps us track their steps.
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
We need to divide our healing potions equally among the players. Sharing them out fairly uncovers the final piece of the mystery.
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 Purge of Pizza Dome
- Clue 1 (Place value): "THE VILLAIN DOES NOT USE THE SPEEDY TREADMILL"What is the value of the 8 in 99,811? = 800 (T) · What is the value of the 6 in 16,980? = 6000 (D) · What is the value of the 3 in 79,932? = 30 (I) · What is the value of the 3 in 63,951? = 3000 (U) · What is the value of the 9 in 557,967? = 900 (L) · What is the value of the 4 in 866,428? = 400 (V) · What is the value of the 4 in 77,948? = 40 (Y) · What is the value of the 5 in 725,606? = 5000 (S) · What is the value of the 9 in 664,297? = 90 (N) · What is the value of the 7 in 81,275? = 70 (E) · What is the value of the 2 in 98,255? = 200 (O) · What is the value of the 3 in 486,355? = 300 (A) · What is the value of the 1 in 35,515? = 10 (R) · What is the value of the 1 in 998,190? = 100 (P) · What is the value of the 5 in 408,584? = 500 (H) · What is the value of the 4 in 834,895? = 4000 (M)
- Clue 2 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "THE SUSPECT SWINGS THE BAT WITH THE RIGHT HAND"10 × 7 = 70 (T) · 5 × 10 = 50 (S) · 9 × 10 = 90 (W) · 4 × 8 = 32 (U) · 2 × 1 = 2 (B) · 5 × 1 = 5 (A) · 3 × 12 = 36 (C) · 1 × 1 = 1 (G) · 7 × 6 = 42 (E) · 5 × 11 = 55 (I) · 3 × 11 = 33 (N) · 9 × 11 = 99 (D) · 7 × 5 = 35 (H) · 10 × 10 = 100 (P) · 9 × 12 = 108 (R)
- Clue 3 (Rounding): "THE FOE SLIPS ON A HOT SLICE OF CHEESE PIZZA"Round 53 to the nearest ten = 50 (T) · Round 1,338 to the nearest hundred = 1300 (A) · Round 1,666 to the nearest hundred = 1700 (C) · Round 134 to the nearest ten = 130 (E) · Round 349 to the nearest hundred = 300 (P) · Round 1,069 to the nearest hundred = 1100 (F) · Round 732 to the nearest hundred = 700 (L) · Round 170 to the nearest hundred = 200 (I) · Round 429 to the nearest ten = 430 (O) · Round 4,298 to the nearest hundred = 4300 (H) · Round 173 to the nearest ten = 170 (S) · Round 9,432 to the nearest thousand = 9000 (N) · Round 4,920 to the nearest thousand = 5000 (Z)
- Clue 4 (Skip counting): "A BLUE HEADBAND HAIR PIECE WAS FOUND INSIDE"Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, ___, 40, 45 = 35 (A) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, ___, 30, 33 = 27 (L) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, ___, 28, 30 = 26 (O) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, ___, 39, 42 = 36 (F) · Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, ___, 70, 75 = 65 (B) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, ___, 42, 45 = 39 (S) · Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, ___, 130, 140 = 120 (I) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, ___, 8, 10 = 6 (D) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, ___, 36, 39 = 33 (W) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, ___, 24, 27 = 21 (E) · Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, ___, 30, 35 = 25 (H) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, ___, 24, 26 = 22 (R) · Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, ___, 150, 160 = 140 (P) · Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, ___, 50, 55 = 45 (U) · Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, ___, 50, 60 = 40 (N) · Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, ___, 25, 30 = 20 (C)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 10) → Lily120 ÷ 10 = 12 · 33 ÷ 3 = 11 · 2 ÷ 2 = 1 · 77 ÷ 11 = 7 · 6 ÷ 2 = 3 · 2 ÷ 1 = 2 · 12 ÷ 2 = 6 · 24 ÷ 6 = 4 · 5 ÷ 1 = 5 · 72 ÷ 9 = 8 · 45 ÷ 5 = 9
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 5 math
- Math topics
- Place value, Multiplication, Rounding, Skip counting, Division
- Reading level
- grades 5-6
- Theme
- The Purge of Pizza Dome — set in The Safe House Gym from Break In 2
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects
