Atari 2600

Basic Math

A very simple math game for kids. Each game of Basic Math gives the player a set of ten basic math problems (i.e. simple addition, subtraction, multiplication or division) to solve. The player is presented with two numbers and a function, and inputs the answer by cycling through numbers with the joystick. A timer option is available to ramp up the difficulty. The game has eight primary game settings - basically two settings for each mathematical function. Games 1 - 4 allow you to select one of the numbers you will be working with, while 5 - 8 give random questions. Hint- For division problems that have a remainder make sure to put a space between the whole number and the remainder, which goe...

Genre: Educational
Year: 1977
Developer: Atari, Inc.
Publisher: Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Players: 1

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Achievements

16 achievements · 18 total points

That's Mathematics! Score 10 points in any table problem with any top number (Game 1-4)
1 pts
Easy Like Sunday Morning Score 10 points in any random problem (Game 5-8)
1 pts
Pythagoras Starting with a top number greater than 5, achieve 10 points in Game 1 - Addition (Difficulty Switches: Left A - Right A)
1 pts
Euclid Starting with a top number greater than 5, achieve 10 points in Game 2 - Subtraction (Difficulty Switches: Left A - Right A)
1 pts
Archimedes Starting with a top number greater than 5, achieve 10 points in Game 3 - Multiplication (Difficulty Switches: Left A - Right A)
1 pts
Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi Starting with a top number greater than 5, achieve 10 points in Game 4 - Division (Difficulty Switches: Left A - Right A)
1 pts
John Napier Solve 10 one-digit problems correctly in Game 5 - Addition (Difficulty Switches: Left B - Right A)
1 pts
Johannes Kepler Solve 10 one-digit problems correctly in Game 6 - Subtraction (Difficulty Switches: Left B - Right A)
1 pts
Rene Descartes Solve 10 one-digit problems correctly in Game 7 - Multiplication (Difficulty Switches: Left B - Right A)
1 pts
Blaise Pascal Solve 10 one-digit problems correctly in Game 8 - Division (Difficulty Switches: Left B - Right A)
1 pts
Isaac Newton Solve 10 two-digit problems correctly in Game 5 - Addition (Difficulty Switches: Left A - Right A)
1 pts
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Solve 10 two-digit problems correctly in Game 6 - Subtraction (Difficulty Switches: Left A - Right A)
1 pts
Thomas Bayes Solve 10 two-digit problems correctly in Game 7 - Multiplication (Left Difficulty Switch: A)
1 pts
Leonhard Euler Solve 10 two-digit problems correctly in Game 8 - Division (Difficulty Switches: Left A - Right A)
1 pts
Natural Numbers Are Better for Your Health Get a perfect score in Game 5 (two-digit problems) under 1 min, changing numbers and moving the cursor as little as possible
2 pts
Keep Calm and Do the Math Get a perfect score in Game 6 (two-digit problems) under 1 min, changing numbers and moving the cursor as little as possible
2 pts

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Basic Math frequently asked questions

How do I play Basic Math online with a friend?

Basic Math (Atari 2600) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Basic Math on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Basic Math in the Atari 2600 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Basic Math netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Basic Math have achievements?

Yes, Basic Math has 16 achievements worth 18 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Basic Math for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Basic Math on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.