Recently, I discovered a fantastically fun way to practice those mental math skills. It’s called Math Dice Chase and is created by ThinkFun.
Growing up, I always did well in math but I never felt confident in the subject. Because of this, I am determined to keep math fun over here.
I don’t know about you guys, but I always hated speed drills. And math worksheets. And flashcards. But I try to avoid those things in our homeschool. Instead, I try to incorporate play and games and books and hands-on learning opportunities.
So, let’s chat about Math Dice Chase.
Learn Multiplication with Math Dice Chase
*Disclosure: I received ThinkFun’s Math Dice Chase at no cost in exchange for a review. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. I only share products that I would use with my own family and that I believe other families would enjoy. We adore ThinkFun games!
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Practice Multiplication and Have Fun with Math Dice Chase
Do you remember the game Wonder Ball from when you were a kid?
The Wonder Ball… Goes round and round… To catch it quickly you are bound… If you’re the one… To hold it last…This game for you, has surely passed. And you are … O… U… T… Out!
ThinkFun’s Math Dice Chase is kind of like Wonder Ball or Hot Potato. And my kids love it!
Basic overview:
ThinkFun’s Math Dice Chase is designed for ages 8 and up and is ideal for 4-6 players. The game is available for just $6.99.
Components:
- 2 blue 12-sided dice
- 2 purple 12-sided dice
- Travel bag
- Instruction booklet
Skills covered:
- Math skills (double-digit addition)
- Fun!
The object of the game:
Math Dice Chase is like multiplication Hot Potato. Roll the dice, figure out your answer, call it out, and pass the dice to the next player before you end up with two pairs of dice in front of you!
How to Play:
To play, players sit in a circle. One player starts with the two 12-sided purple dice while another player uses the two 12-sided blue dice. When everyone is ready, both players roll their dice, multiply the numbers rolled, and call out their answer. Then, they quickly pass the dice to the player next to them.
The trick is to multiply quickly because if you are caught with both pairs at the same time you are O-U-T!
When we play this in our home, I modify it for my two little ones. The adults and 8-year-old multiply while the little two add and it works out perfectly.
The result? Raucous giggling and a flurry of mathematics–the best kind of learning!
ThinkFun’s Math Dice Chase is the perfect game for:
- Classrooms
- Homeschoolers
- Parents who want to keep skills sharp over the summer
- Traveling
What this homeschooling mom loves about ThinkFun Math Dice Chase:
- The game is easy to learn, yet offers a challenge
- My children are practicing mental math skills and they hardly realize it
- I’ve seen an improvement in math skills already
- The game comes in a little pouch, so it is perfect for travel, waiting rooms, restaurants, and beyond
- It is affordable
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Do you love SimplyFun games?
We do, too! In fact, we love them so much that I decided to become an official SimplyFun Playologist. If you want to check out more SimplyFun offerings, you can head over to my Playologist page.
Now, it’s your turn. Tell me: What is your family’s favorite math game right now? Share here.
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