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Board Games for Kids That Teach Math

Board games can serve as more than just mindless entertainment. They can also be educational resources to teach and reinforce concepts to children. Several manufacturers have developed educational board games that include math lessons. When playing these games, children will learn how to use math outside of the classroom.

Math Dash Game: Multiplication &Division
- Math Dash Game: Multiplication &Division is a math-based strategy game for second-graders and above. The game reinforces a student's ability to complete simple multiplication and division problems. Up to eight players compete to see who can solve his math problems and place four of his playing pieces in a row. Opposing players can conspire to block their opponent's pieces from having four in a row. The game includes one board and eight color coded sets of playing pieces.
Sum Swamp Addition and Subtraction Game
- Sum Swamp Addition and Subtraction Game is a board game for children 5 years of age and older. It is an educational resource for them to work on their addition and subtraction ability. Designed for two to four players, the board game takes players on a journey through Sum Swamp, where they have to add or subtract using the three dice provided. Lucky players will get to advance fast by crossing the crocodile shortcut.
Totally Tut Math Operations Game
- Totally Tut Math Operations Game is created by Learning Resources. The board game is designed for children 6 years old and older, and between two to four players. Players navigate the Egyptian theme board game by combining basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) with order of operations and critical thinking. Players advance by using triangles with numerical or operational values to create and solve math problems. The person who completes her pyramid first is the winner.
Flip 4
- Flip 4 is a strategic board game created by MindWare. The game is designed for children 8 years old and older. The board game, made for two to four players, exercises a child's basic math and strategy skills. The participants must roll the dice and then add, subtract or multiply the numbers to land on a board square. Players can strategically flip their opponents off of the board. The game has won multiple Dr. Toy awards in 2003 for Best Children Product and Best Game.

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