Puzzle race
Soup of Numbers
A word search, but with numbers. And everyone's racing.
A grid full of digits hides secret numbers. The host shows which number to hunt — first player to find it in the soup and tap it wins the points. Longer numbers are worth more!
- 1–12 players
- About 10 min
- Ages 7+
- Play on your phone
Free, no sign-up. Open it on a TV or laptop and everyone joins from their phone.
The idea
What is Soup of Numbers?
Everyone gets the same grid of digits on their phone, a soup full of numbers. Each round the big screen shows one number hidden somewhere in that soup. Find it, tap its digits in a straight line, and if you're first, the points are yours. Longer numbers are worth more, so a 5-digit find is worth 250 points. Every number you find is painted in your color, so you can see who's winning the race just by looking at the soup.
Step by step
How to play Soup of Numbers
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The host picks the soup size, the biggest number length (2 to 5 digits), the rounds and the time per round.
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Everyone gets the same grid of digits on their phone.
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The big screen shows the number to find. It reads in a straight line, across, down or diagonally.
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Tap its digits in order. The first player to find it wins 50 points per digit.
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If nobody finds it in time, it's revealed and the next round starts. The highest total wins.
How many players?
1–12
players
Only the fastest player scores each round, so it's best with 2 to 8 people racing each other. Playing alone is a fun warm-up too.
Tips & tricks
How to win at Soup of Numbers
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Look for the first digit first, then check the cells around it for the second one.
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Numbers can run across, down or diagonally, so check every direction.
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Rare digits are easier to spot. If the number has a 7 and the soup has few 7s, start there.
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Any copy of the number counts, even one that appeared by chance.
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Small soup (8×8) for quick games, 15×15 for real number hunters.
Where it shines
Perfect for…
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Parties
Great fit
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Family time
Great fit
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Classrooms
Great fit
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Work teams
Not the best pick
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Video calls
Best in the same room
Questions
Soup of Numbers FAQ
How do you play Soup of Numbers?
It's like a word search with digits. The host shows a number, and the first player to find it in the grid and tap its digits scores.
How many points is each number worth?
50 points per digit, so a 2-digit number is worth 100 and a 5-digit number is worth 250.
Is Soup of Numbers good for the classroom?
Yes. It practices reading and recognizing numbers, and every player races on their own phone.
Do players need to download an app?
No. Players scan the QR code on the host screen with their phone camera and play in the browser. No app, no account.
Is it free?
Yes, every game on Grouparty is free to play.
Ready to play Soup of Numbers?
Open a room, put it on the big screen and share the QR code. You'll be playing in under a minute.