Function Hike

This free educational game was developed by the University of Nevada Las Vegas as part of a research program to create games that help develop core math skills.

About This Game

This interactive module introduces core ideas from algebra and coordinate geometry through simple, hands-on gameplay. Players explore the Cartesian plane and learn how mathematical equations create visual shapes on a graph.

The game is designed for students who are new to graphing and for teachers who want a low-friction way to reinforce classroom concepts.

What Students Will Learn

• How the Cartesian (x-y) plane works

• How to plot points and understand coordinates

• How straight lines behave and what “slope” means

• How linear equations relate to lines on a graph

• How parabolas are formed and how their shape changes

• How vertex form equations control the position and shape of a parabola