Schitalochka is a browser-based kids game that runs instantly, with nothing to install. Think puzzle, merge and math — that is the shape of it. It works the same on desktop, tablet and phone, and your progress picks up where the game left it.
About Schitalochka
Description. With the entertaining game "Counting" your child will learn to solve simple examples of addition and subtraction within five, and at the same time (which is especially important for kids) have fun. The set includes paired example and answer cards: "1+1" and "2", "5-2" and "3". All cards are equipped with puzzle locks, so the child will not be able to make a mistake in solving and combine unsuitable parts.
How to play Schitalochka
The rules land within the first few seconds of play. Nothing about the control scheme is unusual; the table below covers all of it. Landscape layout: give it the fullscreen button on desktop, or rotate your phone. Restarting is instant, so there is no cost to experimenting.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse | Select and drag pieces |
| Left click | Confirm a move |
On mobile: Tap and swipe on screen. Turn your phone sideways — this game is designed for landscape and fills a horizontal screen.
Why it is worth playing
What makes Schitalochka stick is that failure is informative. You can usually name the mistake, and that is what makes another attempt tempting. That is a rarer quality than it sounds.
At a glance
- Free to play with no account required
- Runs in the browser — nothing to download or install
- Landscape layout with fullscreen support
- Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile.
- Puzzle gameplay — Slow down and solve it
- Merge gameplay — Combine two to make something better
- Math gameplay — Mental arithmetic that does not feel like homework
- Added to our catalogue from a 2022 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Schitalochka free to play?
Yes, entirely free. Schitalochka costs nothing to play, asks for no card and has no paid tier hiding behind it.
Do I need to download or install anything?
Nothing at all. Schitalochka runs in the browser tab you already have open, the same way a video or a map does.
Can I play Schitalochka on my phone?
It works on phones and tablets. Tap and swipe on screen. Turn your phone sideways — this game is designed for landscape and fills a horizontal screen.
What are the controls for Schitalochka?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Mouse — select and drag pieces; Left click — confirm a move.
Can I play Schitalochka fullscreen?
Yes. Use the fullscreen button in the top-right of the game player to expand it to the whole screen, and press Escape to come back out.
What kind of game is Schitalochka?
Schitalochka is a kids game built around puzzle, merge and math. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
