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LEGO Games combo scores maths mission

A practical mini-mission using combo scores to practise multiplication through questions, examples and child-friendly challenges.

Quick answer

By playing LEGO Games and scoring combos, you can learn to multiply numbers quickly and easily!

Learning outcome

By the end of this page, you will be able to use combo scores from LEGO Games to solve multiplication problems using equal groups, arrays, and repeated addition. Success signs:
  • You can count how many LEGO pieces are in each group
  • You can use repeated addition to find the total
  • You can solve multiplication problems using arrays
  • You can use your times tables to find combo scores

Why this matters

LEGO Games combo scores help you learn multiplication in a fun way! When you build with LEGO bricks and score points, you're actually doing maths. You might score 3 points for each LEGO piece you build, and if you build 4 pieces, you get 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12 points. This is multiplication! Understanding this helps you in school, in games, and in real life when you need to count things quickly.

How it works

Think of LEGO Games combo scores like building blocks of maths:
  1. Each LEGO piece gives you points
  2. You can build several pieces at once
  3. Each piece gives the same number of points
  4. You can add the points together or multiply them

Examples you can see

Let's imagine you're playing a LEGO Game where each LEGO brick gives you 5 points.
  • If you build 1 brick, you get 5 points
  • If you build 2 bricks, you get 5 + 5 = 10 points
  • If you build 3 bricks, you get 5 + 5 + 5 = 15 points
That's multiplication! You can also draw it as an array:
Bricks Points
1 brick 5 points
2 bricks 5 + 5 = 10 points
3 bricks 5 + 5 + 5 = 15 points

Try it as a mini adventure

LEGO Game Combo Mission: The Tower Builder You are a LEGO Tower Builder who needs to build a tower with 4 levels. Each level has 6 LEGO bricks.
  1. 1st level: 6 bricks
  2. 2nd level: 6 bricks
  3. 3rd level: 6 bricks
  4. 4th level: 6 bricks
How many bricks do you need in total?
  • 6 + 6 + 6 + 6 = 24 bricks
  • Or 4 × 6 = 24 bricks
You can also build it as an array:
Levels Bricks per level Total bricks
1st level 6 6
2nd level 6 6
3rd level 6 6
4th level 6 6
Challenge: How many points do you score if each brick gives you 3 points?

Common mistakes

  • Mistake: Thinking 4 × 6 = 20 instead of 24
    Why it happens: Confusing the times table
    Fix: Count by 6s: 6, 12, 18, 24
  • Mistake: Adding instead of multiplying
    Why it happens: Not understanding that equal groups can be multiplied
    Fix: Use arrays or repeated addition to check your work
  • Mistake: Forgetting to count the groups
    Why it happens: Rushing through the problem
    Fix: Draw a picture or use LEGO pieces to show the groups

Parent and carer guide

Helping your child with LEGO Games combo scores:
  • Play a simple LEGO Game together and talk about points
  • Use real LEGO bricks to show equal groups
  • Ask questions like: "How many bricks are in each group?" and "How many groups do you have?"
  • Encourage drawing arrays to show multiplication
  • Practice skip counting with your child using their LEGO bricks
  • Don't worry if they make mistakes – they're learning!
At home activities:
  • Build a LEGO tower and count the bricks in each row
  • Play a game where each LEGO piece gives a different number of points
  • Use a LEGO Game board to practice multiplication

Practice questions

  1. How many points do you get if you build 3 LEGO pieces and each piece gives 4 points?
  2. How many bricks are in 5 rows if each row has 7 bricks?
  3. If each LEGO brick gives 5 points and you build 6 bricks, how many points do you get?
  4. How many points do you score if you build 4 groups of 8 bricks and each brick gives 2 points?
  5. What is 7 × 3?
Answers:
  1. 3 × 4 = 12 points
  2. 5 × 7 = 35 bricks
  3. 6 × 5 = 30 points
  4. 4 × 8 × 2 = 64 points
  5. 7 × 3 = 21

FAQ

How does LEGO Games help with learning multiplication?

LEGO Games use combo scores to help you see multiplication as equal groups. When you build with LEGO, you're creating groups of the same size. This makes it easier to understand multiplication.

Can I use LEGO Games to learn all my times tables?

Yes! You can use different LEGO Games to practice any times table. Just choose a number of points per piece and see how many pieces you build.

What if I don't have LEGO bricks?

You can still practice using other items like counters, beans, or even drawing arrays on paper. The key is to see equal groups.

How can I make it more fun?

Make up your own LEGO Games with different point values, or play with friends to make it competitive. You can also draw your own LEGO Game boards.

What age is this best for?

This works for children aged 4-12. Younger children can start with 2s and 5s, while older children can practice all times tables.