HOW TO PLAY NUMBER MUNCHERS

Goal

Help the green "Muncher" eat the correct numbers on a grid while avoiding enemies (Troggles)!

How to Play

  • The game presents a 5x6 grid of numbers.
  • At the top of the screen, a math rule is displayed (e.g., Multiples of 3, Prime Numbers).
  • Control the Muncher using arrow keys to move across the grid.
  • Press the spacebar to "munch" numbers that fit the given rule.

Types of Rules

  • Multiples – Eat numbers that are multiples of a target number (e.g., 3, 5, 10).
  • Factors – Eat numbers that divide evenly into a given number.
  • Primes – Eat prime numbers only.
  • Equal Equations – Eat equations that match a given value.
  • Inequalities – Eat numbers or equations that meet inequality conditions (e.g., < 10).

Avoid the Troggles!

  • Troggles are enemies that roam the grid. If they touch the Muncher, you lose a life.
  • Some Troggles move randomly, while others follow you or patrol in patterns.
  • You can sometimes trick them into walking off the grid.

Lives and Scoring

  • You start with 3 lives.
  • Correct munches increase your score.
  • Wrong munches or getting caught by a Troggle lose you a life.
  • Bonus levels appear occasionally, where you munch without worrying about rules or enemies.