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Free math game for educators

On this page you can play the award winning math game Cal & Bomba directly in a web browser. The game is free to play, and does not require any installations or log ins.

The game should start to download automatically in the window below.
(It might take up to 60 seconds to load).

Double click the “full screen” button in the corner to play in full screen mode.

About the game:

Cal & Bomba is an award winning math game designed by the Norwegian game studio Filiokus. The player has to program small sequences of instruction that combine percentage calculations with other game mechanics to solve puzzles. The game is designed to let players visually experience the consequences of mathematical choices.

About this version:
Mathematical theme:
Percentage calculation, programming principles & sequential logic.
Available levels:
65
Languages:
English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German and more.
Compatible with:
PC, Mac, Chrome book
This version does not work on mobile phones.
How to use the game in a classroom setting

For tips on how you can use this game as an educational tool in a classroom, see this link:

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Cal & Bomba is an educational game that can inspire students to engage with mathematics in new and meaningful ways. It allows students to apply mathematics creatively, and highlights how math can be a tool for problem solving.

— Kristian Aga
PhD in Mathematics Education

I have seen students who, in many ways, have given up on the subject of math, sit and enjoy themselves with mathematics for 2 hours, while playing this game. It’s simply pretty cool.

— Snorre Grimstad
Teacher at Frydenberg school

— The jury praises the game for its innovative approach to learning, blending gameplay mechanics and pedagogy in an engaging manner. The game stands out in its genre by presenting its gameplay with great charm and playfulness.

— The jury of Spillprisen 2023.

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Cal & Bomba

Mathematical theme:
Percentage calculation, basic programming principles and sequential logic.

Cal & Bomba is an award winning math game designed by the Norwegian game studio Filiokus. The player has to program small sequences of instruction that combine percentage calculations with other game mechanics to solve puzzles. The game is designed to let players visually experience the consequences of mathematical choices.

Play for free in web browser.
No instals or login required.
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