Avoid the Summer Slide With A Roundup of Over 25!!! Math Games for Kids (and Adults)

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Whether it's school break or just a rainy day or whatever and you need an educational game to keep yourself and your kids occupied for awhile, I've got you covered! Here's over 25 math games! 

Learning Resources Mini Motor Math Activity Set - Use the Mini Math Motor Set as a fun and interactive way to teach simple math concepts, like counting, addition, subtraction, and more. Your kids will race to see who can be the smartest – and the fastest to the finish line. Use the 25 mini cars to help kids learn patterning, sequencing, and colors. The set even supports teaching to academic state standards for math. Kids can play with their Mini Math Motor Set alone, or with friends. It includes two tracks for counting up to 10 or 20, plus 25 soft rubber mini cars, three play dice, and an Activity Guide to help kids get started playing and learning. 

Take 10!: Spend playtime reinforcing fine motor, counting, color identification, and sorting skills. These quick 10-minute games are great for school, home, or on the go. For 2-4 players

Snap It Up! (Addition and Subtraction): This exciting, fast-paced card game provides kids with hard-hitting practice in math skills! Players pick and pass cards quickly to make equations. The first player to make 3 correct equations wins. Reinforces addition and subtraction skills up to the number 20. Yet it's so much fun, kids will want to snap it up again and again! (There’s other versions available) 

Math Fluxx: It all begins with one basic rule: Draw one card, Play one card. As cards are drawn and played from the deck, the rules of the game change, from how many cards you get to play, to hand limits, to trading one card type for another. Math Fluxx really is all about the numbers. Players use positive integers (whole numbers) in their quest to achieve a very mathematical Goal. But it's not just putting 4 and 2 together to achieve the 42 Goal (for example); Math Fluxx also features the Plan B Meta Rule. Plan B puts Special Victory Rules into play which give you a second way to win and require even more arithmetical acumen (for example, the rule "Plus Victory" lets you win if your Keepers add up to the current Goal number). With Math Fluxx, the fun is exponential!.

Math Adventure Pack (Sum Swamp, I Sea 10): Bundle of two math games. Learning Resources Sum Swamp Addition & Subtraction game: encourage math drills through fun game play with Sum Swamp. Journey through the swamp by adding and subtracting numbers on the dice. Includes gameboard, 4 swamp creature game pieces, 2 number dice, and an operations dice Learning Resources I sea 10! Game: sea-themed game encourages kids to 'catch' combinations of 10.

10 to the top: Players race to make 10 by stacking a number cube on top of the last one played for a fun way to build early addition skills. It's a game of quick thinking and steady hands. How high can you go? Stack all of your cubes first, and win! Building the tower by adding number blocks is a great way to incorporate kinesthetic activity in learning and practicing simple addition equations. This gets kids’ muscles involved in the learning, which promotes retention and provides a strong foundation in math fact fluency. The cubes are perfect for classroom use, since they’re made of dense foam that won’t make a loud noise when they tumble. An included Activity Guide makes it easy to get the kids started.

SMATH: The rules of this board game resemble those in Scrabble, but Smath is played by creating math equations instead of words. The game includes a playing board and lots of tiny tiles with numbers, signs for math operations, and brackets to create more complex equations, which players can place on the board horizontally or vertically. The game can be played at different levels of difficulty, from simple addition problems to equations combining operations (for example, (2)(2 + 3) = 5 x 2). The game is for two to four players at different levels of math proficiency, making this an educational (but still entertaining) game for the entire family, the classroom, or for home schoolers

Pizza Fraction Fun: This mouthwatering game captures children’s attention and helps them visually understand fraction concepts and skills using one of their favorite foods! Kids can play seven different games to practice identifying fractions, matching fraction equivalents, and performing fraction addition and subtraction by building pizzas. Segmented pizzas provide a multisensory way to introduce and explore fractions. The pizza slices are tantalizingly detailed, while the flipside has the written fraction form to make an easy transition from a manipulative and pictorial version of fractions to the abstract written symbols. Game includes 13 double-sided pizzas (one side labeled with fractions) and three double-sided spinners providing different levels of learning.

Sequence Numbers: Test your math skills in this number version of SEQUENCE. The cards have the equations....the gameboard has the answers. Each card has an addition or subtraction equation. Match a card to it's correct answer on the board, then place your chip there. Groups of numbers are color-coded to help with number recognition. When you have 5 of your chips in a row, you've got a SEQUENCE! Learning math is fun when you play by the numbers...SEQUENCE NUMBERS!

Equate: Equate looks a bit like Scrabble--for aspiring mathematicians, that is. Designed by a real mathematician, it works like this: You put down tiles on a board and make points by correctly completing simple equations. Your nine tiles include both numbers and mathematical symbols; you can add on to previous plays both vertically and horizontally. Learn simple stuff (like what division is) and more sophisticated ideas (like the order of precedence among arithmetic operations). It all adds up

Multiplication Keyboard (Not really a game, but it’s a fun math tool) Children can practice their multiplication tables anywhere they go, with this handy, portable math keyboard from Small World Toys Preschool. This simple educational tool helps children develop their math skills. Each button on the grid of 81 plastic keys features a different multiplication problem. Children can test their knowledge and then push the button to reveal the correct answer. Teachers and parents approve, and children love this easy-to-use handy math keyboard. The durable, lightweight plastic keyboard measures 9 inches x 8.5 inches

Mind Your Numbers: Using just 10 numbers and 12 symbols, players compete for 9 rounds to earn points with higher results. Planning when to use which number & symbol combination holds the key to winning. The combination changes every time you play due to 2 randomly chosen mystery numbers that are hidden from opponents & award bonus points in the end. Improves Numeracy, Logical Thinking, Arithmetic Calculations

Balance Beans: Balance beans is a logic game and math game all in one. Set up the red beans according to the challenge card. Then carefully place the colorful beans on the seesaw to keep it from teetering. When you balance the seesaw, you are actually balancing an equation! as the challenges get harder, you'll rely less on trial and error – and more on math and reasoning skills. This bean-filled logic game is a fun way to introduce young learners to elementary algebra.

Absolute Zero: The First One With Nothing Wins! A Fun and Educational Card Game for the Whole Family.

4-way Countdown: The game starts by each player laying down all (10) of their wooden keys on the 4-Way CountDown unit. The first player rolls the dice in the center of the game board and the 2 numbers rolled must be converted into 1 number by using various methods explained on the instruction sheet. For example, if you roll a 3 and a 1, you could make it a 4 by adding, 2 by subtracting or 3 by multiplying or dividing. Flip up whichever number key is down. Be careful though, roll a double 6 and all of your keys go back down, or roll 11 and all of your opponent's keys go back down. The first player to flip up all 10 keys on his or her side of the playing board wins the game.

Blink!: Blink is the lightning-fast game where two players race head-to-head to be the first to play all of their cards! Using sharp eyes and fast hands, players quickly try to match the shape, count or color on the cards. For instance, a card with four yellow stars could be played on any card with yellow (color), or on a card with stars (shape), or on a card with four symbols (count). Don’t be fooled by the games’ simplicity—your hand and eye coordination will be put to the test! The first player who can rid themselves of all their cards wins.

Qwixx: This quick-playing dice game will have you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end! Qwixx is simple to play but each decision is crucial - the more numbers you cross off, the more points you score. With no downtime between turns you'll have a chance to gain from each and every roll. Just one round of this thrilling game and you will be caught up in Qwixx-fever!

Tiny Polka Dot: Introducing Tiny Polka Dot, the colorful card deck that grows with your child. With 16 easy-to-learn games that playfully teach math, from counting & early numeracy to arithmetic & logic, Tiny Polka Dot is the perfect way to nurture your child's love of math: through play! Mathematician-designed and teacher-approved, Tiny Polka Dot is the playful way to fall in love with numbers. Made in the USA. Recommended Age: 3 - 8+ Players: 1 - 6 Time: 5 - 15 minutes. 

Math Stacks: The cards are stacked in everyone's favor with Math Stacks! Students take turns drawing match cards and using mental math look for the equivalent starter card on which to stack it. Once a three-card stack is made that stack can be collected. The person with the most stacks at the end of play wins! Differentiate the level of play by removing unwanted Math Stacks starter cards and their matches. Each Math Stacks game contains a total of 60 cards. The Addition & Subtraction deck includes 20 starter cards and 40 match cards. Cards measure 3" x 4". 1 to 4 players. 

Zingo 1, 2, 3: Zingo 1-2-3 is one of ThinkFun's most popular and bestselling games, and is the winner of an Oppenheim Gold Award. It's a fun number bingo game helps children develop counting, simple addition, number sense and word recognition skills, and is one of the best gifts you can buy for kids. Zingo 1-2-3 is made with high quality components, and comes with a very clear and easy to understand instruction manual - you'll be able to play within minutes of opening the box. Like all of ThinkFun's games, Zingo 1-2-3 is built to develop critical thinking skills. Playing will improve number skills through fun and fast-paced play.

Mobi: All the blue tiles are numbers. All the white tiles are operations(+/-, x/÷ or =). Separate the tiles. Each player takes 7 number tiles. The rest of the number tiles stay face-down in the middle of the table. The operation tiles stay in the middle of the table and can be used as needed. Upon “GO!” each player flips over their number tiles and starts to build a “POD”. A “POD” is a group of simple math equations that attach. When a player has one number tile left, that player says “FLIP”, and all players pick up 3 more number tiles from the middle. Play continues until there are no more number tiles in the middle. First player to finish their “POD” by connecting all their number tiles is the winner!

Pop! For addition and Subtraction: Math-fact game is quick and helps you differentiate. Practice basic facts or critical thinking (list many equations with the same answer). Keep the gumballs for right answers. Includes 90 math-fact cards (1–10), 10 POP cards, spinner and guide (printed on box). Measures 3½" x 3½" x 6". For 2–4 players. For grades 1+.

Make a Splash Floor Mat: Dive into number concepts through 120! Learn about place value and practice addition and subtraction using number patterns on the grid.

24: This game provides fabulous math facts practice! It's so simple: just make the number 24 from the four numbers on the card. You can add or subtract or multiply or divide using all four numbers on the card—but use each number only once! Set contains 3 challenge levels, 48 cards. Builds strong mental math power! single digits version: 

Math for Love Prime Club: Prime climb is a beautiful, colorful, mathematical board game designed for 2 to 4 players. Roll the dice and add, subtract, multiply and divide your way to the center of the board, picking up prime cards and bumping your opponents back to start as you go. The first to land both pawns on 101 wins the game! everyone can learn to multiply and divide using prime climb's unique color coding. Inspire deeper mathematical understanding while mastering arithmetic! prime climb is a perfect game for families & schools, kids & adults. Awaken your love of math, with prime climb.

Math Dice: In this captivating 3D math game, players try to get closest to the target number by creating different equations using addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, even powers. You won’t believe how much fun math can be. (junior edition:)

Rummikub: It's no surprise that Rummikub is so popular - it has all the elements that make a great game: it's easy to learn and fast moving, it's different every time it's played, it combines luck and strategy, and it changes quickly so every player has a chance to win until the very end. Players take turns placing numbered tiles in runs (consecutive numbers of the same color) and groups (three or more of the same number in different colors), Rummy style. The "board" continually changes as players adjust the tiles on the table. The Joker tiles add to the fun and can be played as any color or number. Be the first player to play every tile on your rack to win! Rummikub includes 106 high quality plastic tiles, 4 plastic tile-holder racks, and complete illustrated instructions. For 2-4 players, ages 8 and up.

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Comments

Jaimi - June 20, 2019 4:51 PM
What a great roundup! My 8 year olds have enjoyed Sum Swamp for many years! I’ll have to check out the more challenging games you have listed!
Melissa - June 20, 2019 6:25 PM
Hi, Wow! This is a pretty impressive list of engaging activities for summertime. It's wonderful to see so many ideas that are not computer based!
MarciaF - June 20, 2019 7:57 PM
Many of these would be great to have in a classroom for lunch breaks and free time. Great roundup.
Laura - June 20, 2019 9:53 PM
WOW there are some stunning games here. Smath looks like it could be lots of fun.
Bethann Wagner - June 20, 2019 10:18 PM
Such a smart idea and I love this roundup!
Erin - June 20, 2019 10:58 PM
These are awesome thanks for rounding them up!
Tricia - June 21, 2019 3:13 AM
These are a bunch of fun and engaging toys for adults and children for the summer months! Thanks for sharing.
Sabrina Jackson - June 21, 2019 5:59 AM
These look fun and educational at the same time. My kids are not quite old enough yet but Kindergarten is fast approaching and I will have to think about these kinds of things so thanks for sharing.
Damico Brown - June 21, 2019 6:32 AM
My toddlers are too young for any of these games, but I think it's important to keep the learning going through out the entire year, not just during school. Great post!
Marysa - June 21, 2019 6:48 AM
These games are pretty cool. It's good to be able to incorporate learning into games so that kids can gain some math knowledge. The beans game looks cute!
jessica lynn - June 21, 2019 7:16 AM
these are awesome ideas, and I bet my oldest would like a lot of them!
Heena - June 21, 2019 12:24 PM
Summer Vacation is here. I love board games as I don't like kids playing electronic gadgets. This games are great way of improving overall math knowledge and also adds to family bonding. Thanks for sharing.
Chelsea Pearl - June 21, 2019 12:59 PM
So many great games and gift ideas with an educational focus! The pizza one has to my absolute favorite.
Chris - June 21, 2019 1:44 PM
This is a really fantastic selection of games! I'm working on my kids mastering multiplication this summer. I will have to look some of these up. I liked Smash and we have Blink.
Renee | The Good Hearted Woman - June 21, 2019 5:33 PM
I think the key words here is Games. Keep it fun for the kiddos - summer isn't supposed to be about work.
aisasami - June 21, 2019 6:57 PM
These are great games that I want to use in the classroom! Thanks for the recommendations.
Danielle Rice - June 21, 2019 10:41 PM
My little one would love all of these.
Ruthlyn Bailey - June 22, 2019 6:56 PM
These are good educational toys, keep the kids brains active during the summer.
Tracy @ Cleland Clan - June 23, 2019 6:36 PM
My kids used to love the 24 games. Their school would have competitions and then the winners would move on to the county level. I think the pizza fraction game would help all those kids who struggle with fractions by making learning and review fun.
Jasmine Watts - June 24, 2019 6:04 AM
These are great games! I bet my niece would really love this!
Indya | The Small Adventurer - June 25, 2019 3:23 AM
I HATED maths as a child and had no one around me to teach me it properly, so it still causes me great frustration as an adult sometimes. Games and activities like this are a great way to teach kids new things in a fun way, and I love that there are so many ways to learn now! If I had that pizza fraction game as a kid, I'd probably be a LOT better at fractions now
Sarah - June 25, 2019 3:23 PM
This is a fantastic list of math games! Perfect for keeping the kiddos heads in the game over summer break. I especially like the pizza fractions, they have helped my son so much.
Krizzia Scollon - June 26, 2019 5:44 AM
These are great roundup not only for kids but also for the kids at heart <3
Sheereen | Cups of Coco - June 26, 2019 8:10 PM
Math can be a difficult subject to grasp. These options are great for everyone. Thanks!
Jacquie - June 29, 2019 5:56 AM
Great list! These are done fun activities to keep kids minds going through summer
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