THE PLAYBOOK · DP2SX
Your guide to Make 24
Take a moment with Make 24 before moving to another game. Use all four numbers exactly once to obtain 24. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Each generated starting set has a verified solution; fractions are allowed.
Build familiarity through play
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your objective
Use all four numbers exactly once to obtain 24. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
Step by step
- Choose two values in order.
- Choose addition, subtraction, multiplication or division.
- Combine and repeat.
- Undo explores alternatives; Show solution reveals a verified expression.
Controls
Tap two values, an operation and Combine. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Look at the feedback after the action.
An example before you play
Using 1, 2, 3 and 4 once each, (1 + 3) × (2 + 4) equals 24. Brackets determine which operations happen first. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Consider the next action carefully.
Keep this in mind
Division and subtraction depend on selection order; zero division is blocked. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Questions that come up during play
When I return, what is the goal of Make 24?
For clarity: Use all four numbers exactly once to obtain 24.
For this browser game, how do I control Make 24?
Keep this in mind: Tap two values, an operation and Combine.
When I return, what example helps explain Make 24?
Using 1, 2, 3 and 4 once each, (1 + 3) × (2 + 4) equals 24. Brackets determine which operations happen first.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Make 24?
For clarity: Division and subtraction depend on selection order; zero division is blocked.
While learning, what format does Make 24 offer?
Keep this in mind: Each generated starting set has a verified solution; fractions are allowed.
On this playing page, which play mode does Make 24 use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.