There are two bonus games: a simple jigsaw or 'Matching Pairs': by default, the jigsaw is used as the bonus at the lower level and 'Matching Pairs' at the intermediate and higher levels. However, if you wish, you can select to play the jigsaw game at any level (although the game is made slightly harder - details in the 'Jigsaw' section).
Note: 'Matching Pairs' is not available at the lower level, or with 'Recognising Fractions'.
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Why have Bonus Games?
The aim of the bonus games is to give children more incentive to play the Numbers Game, and to avoid mistakes. 'Matching Pairs' also teaches them math!
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When can I Play?
The bonus game is only available when a player (other than the computer) wins a game, with no errors and without being timed out during the game.
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Jigsaw
Simply click on pairs of squares and they swap places. Continue until the jigsaw is complete. The picture can be printed (using most printers). The printer button is then disabled, to avoid misuse. If the jigsaw is played at the intermediate or higher levels, it is made harder by removing the 'mini picture' after 12 seconds.
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Matching Pairs
'Matching Pairs' is a traditional memory game but here it is used for teaching as well! Each panel hides either a sum or an answer, at the current level of difficulty. Panels are clicked in pairs. The aim is to match up a sum and its answer (with matching color). You must reveal all the panels with the lowest possible number of tries. Really low scores can be entered in the 'Hall of Fame'. There are different best scores for each skill.
Note: 'Matching Pairs' is not available at the lower level, or with 'Recognising Fractions'.
