Hit the Button is one of the most popular free maths games for KS1 and KS2 children in the UK. In this guide, we explain everything parents need to know about using Hit the Button to improve times tables recall.
What is Hit the Button Times Tables?
Hit the Button Times Tables is a quick-fire maths game where children are shown a multiplication question — for example, 7 × 8 — and must click the correct answer from nine large circular buttons as fast as possible.
Which Year Groups Benefit Most?
The game is most beneficial for children in Year 2 to Year 6 (ages 6–11). Year 4 pupils preparing for the Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) benefit enormously from the timed 60-second mode.
How to Use Hit the Button at Home
- Start with a single times table your child finds tricky — for example, the 7× table.
- Play on Easy mode first for confidence, then progress to Medium and Hard.
- Aim for 10 minutes a day — research shows this significantly improves recall speed.
- Track your best score and try to beat it each session!