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Entertaining Math Board Games To Play Over Vacation!

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March 27, 2018 Carlee at Fun Learning Life 76 Comments

Thanks to Pressman Toy and Goliath Games, my kiddos were given Board Games to get us ready for our next Family Game Night. Opinions expressed in the post are that of my own.

Are you looking for Math Board Games to keep your family entertained over vacation, or are you simply looking for a way to stimulate your kiddos brains while they are out of school?

Now just to give a little back story, my oldest just came off of a season of soccer and had been limited on time. After dinner and homework during the week we really only had a window before bed for showers, and I really missed seeing them all play together.

However, now that we are back to a regular schedule I was ready to have some down time and a few evenings at home together. After my family’s recent game nights with Pressman Toy as well as Goliath Games, I am excited to share their experiences with these Math Board Games!

MAKE7

For ages 7 and up, this “Connect-the-Numbers” for 2 players, is a game that consists of 1’s, 2’s, and 3’s.  The object is to take these 3 numbers and MAKE7 (Add 7) up to the red outline squares.

MAKE7 is a great way to learn addition and an awesome way to reinforce STEM skills through strategy, planning, as well as logic.

Just so you know, adding together 7 isn’t as easy as you may think. At each turn, each player can block one another with their set of tiles. My 9 year old and 12 year old played and my youngest even got to put a few of the tiles in on his older brother’s behalf.

Mastermind for Kids

This game teaches what patterns are and uses strategy in order to break a code. For ages 6 and up, this set includes a Mastermind Board, 72 Jungle Animals, 15 Small Red Creatures and 15 White Creatures for scoring.

It is a 2 player board game with 3 levels, and the object is to set a pattern as the code maker while the code breaker tries to figure out what the combination is through a series of turns.

Mastermind for Kids can be adjusted based on the age of the players and can grow with your children. All 3 of my children were able to play this game on level 3.

SMATH

If you have a child that is just learning addition and subtraction, or heading into more complex problems with multiplication and division, SMATH is a board game that they both can play.

My daughter is in 3rd grade and has just started learning multiplication, and her brother is in 6th grade and can do more complex problems.

Just like MAKE7, this is entertaining way to reinforce STEM skills through the use of strategy, planning, and logic. This was a little advanced for my 5 year old, but he still had fun keeping score.

As a parent, it was neat to see how far my kiddos have come in their education and my daughter can observe and learn from her older brother’s moves.

Pop! the Pig

We previously owned a Pop! the Pig for many years, but were missing a couple pieces. This was perfect timing to get a replacement from Goliath Games because this type of play still hasn’t gone out of style for my 2 younger kiddos.

Pop! the Pig is great for teaching colors as well as counting to younger children, and it sure does keep my guys entertained.

Plus the laughter of anticipation on whether or not his belly will pop, is hilarious to listen to.

Rummikub

This was actually my family’s second experience with this game. We had played it almost 6 years ago when I was about 3 weeks away from giving birth to my youngest son. Needless to say, the rules of the game had escaped me and we had to do a little refresher.

Out of all the games we tried, I would say this was the most challenging.

Rummikub is for two to four players and ages 8 and up, the object is to create runs of the same number sequence and sets of the same number in different colors.

Each turn is timed by a minute and this is a game that is constantly moving pieces around. Players can pull apart other runs and sets from previous turns and the winner is either the first person to empty their rack or the highest score after multiple rounds.

Looking for another educational as well as entertaining board game? Although it is not Math related, be sure to also check out Wordsearch! for spelling fun!

This needle in a haystack playing got my kiddos’ competitive sides going  as well as reinforced their spelling skills. As they turned the wheel to the next game play, not only did they have to race to recognize the word quicker than the other player, but they had to remember to yell out the phrase “Wordsearch!”.

To learn more about these board games as well as other products be sure to check out the brand websites at Pressman Toy and Goliath Games.

Have you ever played any of these games before? If so, which is your favorite or do you have another Pressman Toy or Goliath Games favorite?

I hope you find these Math Board Games To Play Over Vacation help keep your kiddos busy, and our experiences inspire a future family game night.

Carlee @ FLL

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Comments

  1. Peggy Nunn says

    March 27, 2018 at 9:21 am

    I have not played any of these but look forward to playing them all with the kids.
    Reply
  2. Christina O says

    March 27, 2018 at 9:57 am

    Never played any, but they all look fun.
    Reply
  3. elizabeth miller says

    March 27, 2018 at 11:33 am

    I have played Pop the pig with my granddaughter and she loves it. It is a cute and different game.
    Reply
  4. amy stonger says

    March 28, 2018 at 5:08 am

    I've never played either game but we love let's go fishing and pop the pig.
    Reply
  5. Kristen says

    March 28, 2018 at 9:13 am

    I've never played the kids' version, but I remember playing Mastermind and really liking it.
    Reply
  6. Emily says

    March 29, 2018 at 10:25 am

    We've never played any of these before but they look super fun!
    Reply
  7. Charlene S. says

    March 29, 2018 at 7:49 pm

    I have played Rummikub before. It is a fun family game to play.
    Reply
  8. kathy Persons says

    March 30, 2018 at 8:26 am

    We love Rummikub
    Reply
  9. Debbie Erickson says

    March 30, 2018 at 12:12 pm

    Rummikub is a long standing family favorite - but would love to try some of the other ones!
    Reply
  10. nickie says

    March 30, 2018 at 12:18 pm

    I've never played any, but they all look fun.
    Reply
  11. Carolyn Deal says

    March 30, 2018 at 9:17 pm

    We love Pop the Pig! We've had some pretty good razzing going on over that one. Lol
    Reply
  12. Jeremy McLaughlin says

    March 30, 2018 at 9:25 pm

    We enjoy playing Rummikub
    Reply
  13. Rosanne says

    March 31, 2018 at 12:10 am

    I haven't ever played any of these games
    Reply
  14. Nicole Lancaster says

    March 31, 2018 at 12:16 am

    I have played Mastermind before but it was the adult version. Mastermind is one of my favorite games.
    Reply
  15. Kimberly G says

    March 31, 2018 at 4:00 am

    I've never played either game.
    Reply
  16. Christina Litchfield says

    March 31, 2018 at 4:35 pm

    I remember playing mastermind with my brother when we were kids.
    Reply
  17. Linda G. says

    March 31, 2018 at 5:39 pm

    I haven't played any of these games but I play games with my grandson all the time when he comes to visit.
    Reply
  18. Sammy D says

    March 31, 2018 at 9:45 pm

    Never tried any!!!
    Reply
  19. Ashley C says

    April 1, 2018 at 6:34 am

    I have never played any of these games before
    Reply
  20. Jessica Gipson says

    April 2, 2018 at 12:04 pm

    I have not played any of the games, my daughters would love this.
    Reply
  21. heather Kaufman says

    April 2, 2018 at 2:05 pm

    I have not played these, but my youngest wants pop the pig.
    Reply
  22. Antoinette M says

    April 2, 2018 at 3:44 pm

    We have not played any of these. I'm interested in SMATH.
    Reply
  23. Azeem Isaahaque says

    April 2, 2018 at 6:58 pm

    I have never played any of these
    Reply
  24. Michelle Donovan says

    April 2, 2018 at 9:16 pm

    We haven't played any of these games but i'm sure my daughter would enjoy pop the pig and i would enjoy the word search one
    Reply
  25. Christine Yvonne Groce says

    April 3, 2018 at 12:46 pm

    I have not played any of these. They look like great fun; while being educational. If I win, I look forward to playing these with my grandkids. Thanks for the chance.
    Reply
  26. Anne Higgins says

    April 3, 2018 at 11:03 pm

    We frequently play Battleship and Mastermind with our kids/grandkids - depending upon the age, we adjust the rules so they have a chance to learn strategies at their pace. Always LOTS of fun and they remain interested.
    Reply
  27. Yalanda Woods says

    April 5, 2018 at 11:50 am

    Haven't played any of them but boy would I love you introduce them to my children. My youngest autistic child needs the stimulation. Good job!
    Reply
  28. Donna L says

    April 6, 2018 at 2:17 pm

    We love to play Rummikub. My daughter is an adult now and we still play this game. So many memories and so much fun!
    Reply
  29. Christina R says

    April 7, 2018 at 12:29 pm

    Never played any of these but they look fun. I'm trying to introduce more board games into the family, I think it's a good way to connect with the kids.
    Reply
  30. Sarah Baker says

    April 7, 2018 at 1:32 pm

    SMath looks amazing! We've played Rummikub - so fun!
    Reply
  31. Lisa Dripps says

    April 7, 2018 at 1:45 pm

    I haven’t played any of these games but my board game loving 7 year old would love to try some new games!
    Reply
  32. Nicole H says

    April 7, 2018 at 5:53 pm

    I've played the original Mastermind a long time ago, but not the kids version.
    Reply
  33. Jenny Q. says

    April 7, 2018 at 6:57 pm

    I have not played any of these games before, but Rummikub looks like a really fun one for my kids.
    Reply
  34. Tabathia B says

    April 7, 2018 at 8:44 pm

    I have never played any of these games before
    Reply
  35. Jennifer Marie says

    April 7, 2018 at 9:35 pm

    We have never played these games before, but would love to!
    Reply
  36. Gina says

    April 7, 2018 at 11:20 pm

    I haven't played any of these before. Would love to try with my kids!
    Reply
  37. Calen Treat says

    April 8, 2018 at 8:32 am

    No I haven't played those games.
    Reply
  38. Leela says

    April 8, 2018 at 5:14 pm

    I played the older version of Mastermind when I was a kid.
    Reply
  39. Tom Bellamy says

    April 9, 2018 at 1:21 pm

    I've never played these before.
    Reply
  40. Monique Rizzo says

    April 11, 2018 at 11:28 am

    I did not play any of these games, but I would love to..funny names!
    Reply
  41. Fredrick Pauly says

    April 13, 2018 at 11:43 am

    No, never played any of them before.
    Reply
  42. Lisa V. says

    April 14, 2018 at 10:41 pm

    I have not played these games. I'd probably would like the Word Search the best and I love word games.
    Reply
  43. Janine H says

    April 15, 2018 at 3:39 am

    I haven’t played any but they look like fun
    Reply
  44. Edye says

    April 15, 2018 at 12:54 pm

    I've never played these before!
    Reply
  45. susan smoaks says

    April 16, 2018 at 6:43 pm

    i have not played any of these games before but they look like a lot of fun.
    Reply
  46. Michelle H. says

    April 18, 2018 at 10:57 pm

    I have not played these games before.
    Reply
  47. Kerry P says

    April 19, 2018 at 7:04 am

    I have not played these games. If I win, I will most definitely play with my grandchildren!
    Reply
  48. kathy pease says

    April 19, 2018 at 11:02 am

    I have not played any of these games but they all look fun
    Reply
  49. EMMA L HORTON says

    April 19, 2018 at 1:43 pm

    I HAVE NEVER PLAYED EITHER OF THESE GAMES...BUT I AM SURE I COULD LEARN WITH MY GRANDSONS.
    Reply
  50. Jodi Kershuk says

    April 19, 2018 at 2:10 pm

    We've played Pop the Pig before and loved it!
    Reply
  51. Ed says

    April 19, 2018 at 4:22 pm

    I have played Rummikiub before!
    Reply
  52. Brooke R. says

    April 19, 2018 at 4:24 pm

    I love playing Rummikub with my oldest kiddo!
    Reply
  53. jenny says

    April 20, 2018 at 8:42 am

    I've never played any of these games before, but my daughter, who is crazy about math would love them!
    Reply
  54. Rebecca Joiner says

    April 20, 2018 at 10:00 am

    We have played Pop the Pig and loved it. Lots of laughs!!
    Reply
  55. Vidya P says

    April 20, 2018 at 10:09 am

    I have not played these games before but my son is learning addition and subtraction and Smath would be perfect for him. I like the other games as well. Apart from developing skills, I see these games as a great way for family bonding and teaching kids work together with their friends and siblings.
    Reply
  56. vladimir h says

    April 20, 2018 at 10:09 am

    A good method to develop brain.
    Reply
  57. Kayla Klontz says

    April 20, 2018 at 12:43 pm

    Yes we ave played these games, we actually own Pop The Pig, it's a blast!
    Reply
  58. B.J. Bernal says

    April 20, 2018 at 1:21 pm

    We've played Mastermind and really enjoyed it!
    Reply
  59. Monica Kirkham says

    April 20, 2018 at 2:57 pm

    I've played Rummikub and love it. It was one of my grandfather's favorite games. <3
    Reply
  60. Alison says

    April 20, 2018 at 3:23 pm

    I've never played these games before and I'm not very familiar with the brand. I do, however, recognize Rummikub and Pop the Pig.
    Reply
  61. Joni Chadwell says

    April 20, 2018 at 4:41 pm

    Never played these before...looks like fun though. i think we need to have more games available for kids and families .
    Reply
  62. Juanita May says

    April 20, 2018 at 4:52 pm

    Never played any, but they all look like something she would enjoy.
    Reply
  63. Philip Lawrence says

    April 20, 2018 at 6:49 pm

    I have never played any of these games before but they do sound challenging and fun to play.
    Reply
  64. Saundra Bowers says

    April 20, 2018 at 7:19 pm

    We love playing mastermind. The word search looks really fun! We play classic games once a month for game night.
    Reply
  65. Jessica Whitehouse says

    April 20, 2018 at 8:56 pm

    I've played both Rummikub and MasterMind. I learned to play Rummikub as a kid, and it's still one of my favorite games.
    Reply
  66. DanV says

    April 20, 2018 at 9:07 pm

    I've played Mastermind and that is my favorite
    Reply
  67. Stephanie Liske says

    April 20, 2018 at 9:25 pm

    I've played Rummikub before. :)
    Reply
  68. AEKZ2 says

    April 20, 2018 at 9:38 pm

    Mastermind is such a fun game.
    Reply
  69. Laurie Emerson says

    April 20, 2018 at 9:40 pm

    I have never played these games before but they look like they would be so much fun for the family.
    Reply
  70. John H. says

    April 20, 2018 at 10:10 pm

    We have played before. We played Mastermind.
    Reply
  71. Jennifer H. says

    April 20, 2018 at 10:18 pm

    We have played Mastermind.
    Reply
  72. Trisha McKee says

    April 20, 2018 at 10:21 pm

    I love Rummikub and would love for my daughter to know this game! Such fun playing this.
    Reply
  73. vivian blevins says

    April 20, 2018 at 10:25 pm

    never played these game before.
    Reply
  74. Lacie Love Hester says

    April 20, 2018 at 10:48 pm

    I've played Pop the Pig and Rummikub with my kids before. We love playing board games.
    Reply
  75. Melanie says

    April 20, 2018 at 11:00 pm

    I've never played any of them before but they all look really fun.
    Reply
  76. Michelle Catallo says

    April 20, 2018 at 11:12 pm

    I haven't exactly played these games; have played similar games though. These all look great for family friendly game nights! Excited!
    Reply

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