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We love using math games in our homeschool to mix things up and “add” in some fun and fierce friendly competition. The best part about playing math games is that it’s a DELIGHTFUL way to learn. No pressure. No dread. Just fun!
I’ve picked out our favorite, most played, math games that we use to boost learning in our home. They are categorized by what math skill they build.
Math facts:
4 Way Countdown
The best part about this game is that it is all contained in one piece. Rather than roll dice, the dice are contained in a popper, which is super fun! You “pop” the dice and then use the two numbers to make a math fact – any kind of math fact (addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. You take the answer to that fact and get to flip a block. The object of game is to be the first player to flip all 10 of your own blocks. Suggested age: 6+
Shut the Box
This is a great single player game. My kids have used it on car trips and can play it over and over. It is similar to 4 Way Countdown in that you roll the dice and then get to flip over blocks. But shut the box focuses on addition. It develops good number sense in kiddos and gives them the practice of simple addition facts. Suggested age: 5+
Sum Swamp
This is a colorful and captivating game for those kids who are new to addition and subtraction. We played this a lot when my middle child was just starting to learn basic addition. It was played nearly every day during that time! Suggested age: 5+
Money:
PayDay
A favorite of my husbands from his own childhood, Payday is a great game to give kids a taste of “real life” and help them learn about loans and bills. Payday is a very engaging game that is always enjoyed! This is the updated version. Suggested age: 8+
Probability:
Qwixx
Described as a “fast family dice game”, Qwixx is one of those games that’s a little tricky to get the hang of, but once you do, it is quite addicting. It’s a favorite and can easily fit in a purse or backpack! Suggested age: 8+
Logic:
Mastermind
As a lover of codes and puzzles, Mastermind was a favorite game from my own childhood. It is the ultimate code breaking game. One player makes a code with different colored pegs and the code breaker has to try to figure out the code. This is another game that really stretches your brain! Suggested age: 8+ *I linked to a different version than the one in the picture above. The one we have has gone up astronomically in price!
