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Feb 28, 2023·Review·06:40·0·Watch on YouTube

CrossMath Might Be The Most Fun Way To Reinforce Math Skills. (Really, this game is awesome.)

Michael Lock

Michael Lock

Watch “CrossMath Might Be The Most Fun Way To Reinforce Math Skills. (Really, this game is awesome.),” a board game review for Smath on BoardGameVideo.

Description provided by Michael Lock on YouTube:

CrossMath is like Scrabble with numbers. Place number tiles on the board along with +, -, ÷, x, and = symbols to create equations. Once an equation has been laid on the board, other players can use the numbers in those equations to create their own, effectively creating a great big crossword-puzzle-looking pattern of equations, just like you would do using letters and words in Scrabble. Score bonus points for placing your tiles on special spaces. CrossMath is easy to learn, quick to play, and a lot of fun. I found the process of building math problems using the 10 tiles on my rack very satisfying, and that kind of frequent positive reinforcement will motivate typically numbers-averse kids to keep on playing. This is one of those games that I'd recommend regardless of its developmental benefit. The fact that it does so much to reinforce math skills could really be seen as just a big fat bonus. The difficulty is also very modifiable. If your kids are not up to doing division or multiplication just yet, simply remove those symbols from the game, or make a rule that every symbol can be used as a 'plus' or 'minus'. If you thought this video was a plus++, please like and subscribe to our Youtube channel, www.youtube.com/@playfavorites8. We demonstrate some of our favorite board games, toys, and fun-things-in-general with new videos almost every day. Always kid safe and family friendly. Thank you very much. Play Favorites the Toy Store & Arcade is located in Front Royal Virginia. We're open 10-7 daily except for Sundays which are from 11-4. Come play! #playfavorites #toystore #frontroyal #mindware #crossmath #mathgames #boardgame #boardgamereview #howtoplay #educationalgames #learnmath

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Smath

Smath

1978

2 - 4 players
45 min
Medium weight: Teach it in one sitting

About Smath, from BoardGameGeek:

Players use number and symbol tiles to make math equations crossword puzzle style. Use the tiles in your hand and the ones already on the board to build your own new equations.

Publisher

Irwin Toy Ltd.

Categories

Children's GameEducational

Mechanics

Tile Placement
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