# 5 Dice Math Game — Order of Operations Game

> Math game for practicing order of operations and higher-order thinking. (iPhone/iPad app by Justin Holladay.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-dice-math-game/id572774867 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Justin Holladay](https://appshunter.io/developer/572774950)
- Category: Education, Games, Family, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 40 App Store ratings · 39 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2012-11-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-dice-math-game/id572774867/reviews.md

## What is 5 Dice Math Game?

--- Play a 21st Century Math Game --- How Good is Your Aim? Can You Hit the Target Number? Play Competitively or Cooperatively Using Two Devices! 

A math game intended for upper elementary and middle school students that helps students enjoy practicing their order of operations. The game encourages students to use higher order thinking to solve the "target" number by working backwards given the answer but not the equation. 

KEY FEATURES:
- Multiplayer (Bluetooth) Math Game! You can use up to 2 devices and play against your classmates or parents
- Higher order thinking game (not a drill and kill game)
- A whiteboard built into the game to make a way for students to work out problems
- Easy to extend beyond the one player game to a classroom setting.

Are you the best shot? Can you solve problems involving multiple steps and multiple operations? A fun interactive game to help upper elementary and middle school students master and understand how the order of operations in math work.

This math game is made for students at different age groups and skill levels. For example an elementary student could use simple addition and subtraction to achieve the target where as a middle school student could perform complex combinations of many operations to reach the target.

COMMON CORE MATHEMATICAL STANDARD
3.OA Solve problems involving the four operations, and identify and explain patterns in arithmetic.
3.NBT Use place value understanding and properties of operations to perform multi-digit arithmetic.
5.OA Write and interpret numerical expressions.

COMMON CORE STANDARDS for MATHEMATICAL PRACTICE
1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

*These are few representative CCSS. This game can be modified or adapted for use in grade 3 or 4 to grade 8 and above.

## Key features

- Multiplayer math game via Bluetooth
- Higher-order thinking challenges
- Built-in whiteboard for problem-solving
- Adaptable for classroom settings
- Works backward from target numbers

## Recent user reviews (10 of 39)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-dice-math-game/id572774867/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Adds annoying!

*2021-08-25, version 2.2*

This was a nice activity to share with my class, but the adds are not kid appropriate and are too much of a distraction!

### 1/5 — Cancel ads button is useless

*2018-10-13, version 2.2*

If you want paid for the app just say so and give me a chance to pay for the app or get rid of the ads. 
The game was awesome until you added ads. To use this app with my class is a waste of time. Kids no longer want to play the game because the ads are ridiculously long. 
Get the cancel ads app working to save your game.

### 1/5 — Too many ads

*2018-08-23, version 2.2*

Constantly freezes and has a frustrating ad every play. The ads are long and cant be skipped!

### 1/5 — No instructions or guidance.

*2016-10-09, version 2.1*

How can I uninstall this app? This is a horrible app. There is no guidance or help. For someone who wants to learn algebra, this is not a good app.

### 5/5 — Fun game

*2016-01-20, version 2.1*

Pretty fun

### 1/5 — App

*2015-09-03, version 2.1*

Won't let you pick an avatar. Plus it's frustrating

### 5/5 — Very fun

*2015-05-22, version 2.1*

Me and my friends love to pla this game. Just needs to fix the 0 glitch

### 3/5 — Shut off

*2015-05-17, version 2.1*

I love this game so much but it keeps getting out of the game when I finish a round and hit shoot. Then when I get back in I need to start a new game. It's annoying even though it's addictive.

### 5/5 — Wow

*2015-04-01, version 2.1*

Cool

### 5/5 — Favorite math game

*2015-03-06, version 1.8*

I found this game to be fun and challenging at the same time. There are a variety of things you can do in the app, like multiplication and division shooting, that would challenge older people, and addition and subtraction for math beginners. Overall a fun app that you will love if you buy it.

## Frequently asked questions about 5 Dice Math Game

### What is 5 Dice Math Game?

5 Dice Math Game is an educational application designed to help upper elementary and middle school students practice and master the order of operations. It encourages higher-order thinking by having players work backward from a target number to create the correct equation.

### How does the multiplayer mode work?

The game supports multiplayer functionality using Bluetooth, allowing up to two devices to connect. This enables students to play competitively against classmates or cooperatively with parents or friends.

### Is this game suitable for different age groups?

Yes, the game is designed to be adaptable for various age groups and skill levels. Elementary students can use simpler operations, while middle school students can tackle more complex combinations to reach the target number.

### What are the key features of the game?

Key features include multiplayer capabilities, a focus on higher-order thinking rather than rote memorization, a built-in whiteboard for working out problems, and the ability to be extended for classroom use.

### What is the cost of this app?

Based on the provided information, the app is available for free. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 2.2 — 2018-05-07

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Updated to run on current iOS
- Fixed Multiplayer Mode using Bluetooth

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All apps by Justin Holladay: https://appshunter.io/developer/572774950

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