Multiplication Pair Puzzle Collection
Can you place pairs of numbers in the grid so that the product of the numbers matches the target numbers in these fun multiplication pair puzzles?
Multiplication Pair Puzzle Instructions
A multiplication pair puzzle consists of a square grid where specified numbers (written in the lower right-hand corner of the grid) must be placed in the grid so that two numbers are in every single row and every single column. These pairs of numbers must have a product equivalent to the shaded numbers in each row and column.
Puzzle Origin
I discovered these multiplication puzzles on a Turkish website under the name “Çarpmaca” (the Turkish word for multiplication) and quickly discovered that these are a popular logic puzzle across Turkey. I enjoyed the logical process of solving a few of them, so I decided it was time for them to make their way to the English-speaking world.
Sample Puzzle and Solution
Here is a sample Multiplication Pair Puzzle that utilizes the numbers 1-8. Note that there are two numbers in each row and two numbers in each column.
SAMPLE PUZZLE
SAMPLE SOLUTION
Grid Sizes
These multiplication pair puzzles are available in different grid sizes. Larger Grid Size = More Difficult Puzzle
More grid sizes coming soon!
Puzzle Solutions
Puzzle solutions are available on a password-protected solution page. I do not openly post the puzzle answer keys because one of my goals as a resource creator is to craft learning experiences for students that are non-google-able. I want teachers to be able to use these puzzles in their classrooms without the solutions being found easily on the Internet.
Please email me at sarah@mathequalslove.net for the password to the answer key database featuring all of my printable puzzles and math worksheets. I frequently have students emailing me for the answer key, so please specify in your email what school you teach at and what subjects you teach. If you do not provide these details, I will not be able to send you the password.
Not a teacher? Go ahead and send me an email as well. Just let me know what you are using the puzzles for. I am continually in awe of how many people are using these puzzles with scouting groups, with senior adults battling dementia, or as fun activities in their workplace. Just give me enough details so I know you are not a student looking for answers to the puzzle that was assigned as their homework!
