Buzz
Count in turns round the circle. On a number with a 7 (or in the 7 times table) say “Buzz!”.
How many players?
Names (optional) Add names so turns are called by name
First names or nicknames, saved only on this phone. Pick a kid’s age so the youngest goes first and quiz cards fit each kid; tick “Adult” for grown-ups: they get harder words to act out and no kids-only topics.
How old is the youngest player?
Cards follow the youngest player.
Buzz counting game for kids: practise the 7 times table
The phone says who starts and the first number, like “Sam, start at 11 and count to 25”. Count in turns, one number each. On a number with a 7 in it or in the 7 times table, say “Buzz!” instead. Then the phone reads the buzz numbers: right?
2 players
Count in turns, one number each, and swap who starts every round. Three rounds take about four minutes.
3 players
Count round the circle. A slip? Count again from that number; nobody is out.
4 or more players
With 4 or more, sit in a circle and count clockwise. Under-9s only need the numbers with a 7 in them.
Sample cards
Real cards from the game. The youngest player's age sets the level.
- Ages 6–8
Count from 3 to 14: 3, 4, 5, 6, Buzz, 8…
7 has a 7 in it.
- Ages 6–8
Count from 10 to 21: … 16, Buzz, 18…
17 has a 7 in it.
- Ages 9–11
Count from 12 to 26: 12, 13, Buzz…
14 is in the 7 times table.
- Ages 12–14
Count from 40 to 54: … Buzz (42), … Buzz (47), Buzz (49)…
42 and 49 are 7 × 6 and 7 × 7; 47 has a 7.
Questions parents ask
Can 6 to 8 year olds play?
Yes. When the youngest is under 9, the phone only uses numbers with a 7 in them and starts from small numbers.
Who decides if we got it right?
The phone reads the buzz numbers and asks “Right?”: tap one button. In hands-free mode no tap is needed; the next round starts by itself.
Does it cost anything?
No. It's free, with no sign-up and no ads, and your kids' names stay on your phone.