Build the Number

An engaging card game designed to help learners build, read and understand large numbers by exploring place value in a fun and interactive way.


What’s Included

• Whole number cards (“Build the number…” prompts)
• Part number cards (ten thousands, thousands, hundreds, tens, ones)
• Flexible gameplay with two game variations
• How to play instructions


Why You’ll Love It

• Makes large numbers more manageable and meaningful
• Reinforces place value through hands-on learning
• Encourages memory, focus and quick thinking
• Offers two different ways to play for variety
• Perfect for building confidence with bigger numbers


Perfect For

• KS2 learners
• Number and place value lessons
• Small group work
• Intervention and consolidation sessions
• Home learning and revision


Skills Covered

• Reading and writing large numbers
• Understanding place value (up to millions)
• Partitioning and constructing numbers
• Comparing and ordering numbers
• Memory and problem-solving skills


Strengthen place value understanding in a fun and memorable way with Compound Hop – the perfect game for mastering big numbers!