Parithmetic

Parithmetic is a daily numbers puzzle where your mission is to build a target number from six tiles using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in as few moves as possible.

You're given six numbers and a target. Combine two tiles to create a new one. Keep combining until you hit the target exactly. Every time you submit, it costs a stroke, and you only get 10. Each puzzle has a par score, the fewest strokes needed by an optimal solution.

• Select two tiles and an operation to combine them.
• The result replaces the two tiles you used.
• All results must be positive whole numbers (no fractions or negatives).
• Hit the target exactly to win. You don't need to use every tile.
• Each submit costs 1 stroke. You have 10 total.
• Some moves are dead ends. You'll know when you hit one.
• Beat par for bragging rights.

Keyboard shortcuts: type a number, then an operator, then the second number. Enter submits, Backspace edits, Esc clears.

Why we like it:

• ✅That satisfying click when you spot the elegant path through the numbers.
• ✅Par gives you a target within the target, so even a win can push you to improve.
• ✅Dead ends add real stakes without being punishing.

Hint: Work backwards from the target. Ask what factors or sums could build it, then check if your tiles can get you there. Chasing random combinations burns strokes fast.