Sum Swamp Addition and Subtraction Game
Math becomes an adventure with this addition and subtraction game that takes kids on a journey through Sum Swamp. Theyll make their way over the crocodile shortcut and through the endless loop by adding and subtracting the numbers on the dice. Includes 12" x 17" game board, four swamp critter markers, two number dice and operation die. For 2-4 players.Age: 5,6,7 Manufacturer: Learning Resources
Kids will have a terrific time learning math skills as they avoid the hilarious pitfalls of the Sum Swamp. Designed for two to four players, this game is sure to develop and sharpen beginning math skills, because the only way to escape the mire is to roll the dice and add and subtract your way around the board. If you're lucky, you'll be able to take the Crocodile Short Cut, although sooner or later everyone gets caught in the Endless Loop. Landing on special squares, such as Even or Odds or a number space, makes things even more interesting; you could get stuck for quite a while. The best part is that this is a game kids can grow with--children 5 to 6 will find it a learning challenge, and older kids can play for fun. The game is an Oppenheim Best Toy award winner. --Marianne Painter
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Sum Swamp Addition and Subtraction Game Reviews
I've thought about getting some 12 sided dice to make it more challenging, however, the board doesn't have that many spaces, so it might make for a very short game. It's a fairly easy game for the 6 year old because you only add and subtract numbers up to 6. The 4 year old now understand how to add and subtract. This is a great game for preschool thru 1st grade. I have a 4 and a 6 year old. All in all, I'm very satisfied with this game. The kids love to play it. I give her pennies to help her count and figure out the answer herself.
The game board and the box are made of surprisingly durable material. Watching those little fingers raised for additions and "take-aways," then looking at kids' faces stomped when they run out of fingers-it is difficult for adults to hide their giggles and laughter. This is truly a great learning game for pre-school and kindergarten children. My grandson found this game so exciting one just has to say "Sum Swamp," his eyes light up and he is clamoring to play. The animal character pieces used to move over the board are made of good rubber material which help avoid sliding, slipping, and getting easily misplaced. He has played it so much with other kids and adults, our family will have to start looking for a more expanded version that will move our grandson to add or subtract higher numbers than what is currently involved in this game.
There's always the chance of having to give your money away to Money Bags, and that keeps the kids filled with anticipation. This game is a great way to accomplish that. If I can get my kids to learn and still have fun, then I consider that a success. This game has it all. I know adults who can't do that. Simple enough for my 6 year old who's just learning about money, but still fun. They're learning the value of each coin and how to make change.
I gave this gift to a teacher, who asked for it for the holidays. She was thrilled to get it and she uses it in the classroom (2nd grade). I believe it is a great way to teach math skills for those who may not LOVE math.
I bought this for my 4 year old son as he HATED math with worksheets and flashcards. He LOVES it. He wanted to play this game 10 times a day. I occasionally use a Sharpie to re-write the numbers and plus and minus.
I still think it's a great game and have purchased them as gifts. He also now understands even and odd. My only problem is the durability. The box has been crushed flat, and the ink on the die rubbed off before the first month.
We've owned this game for 6 months, and he still loves to play it. He can now add and subtract 2 numbers (1-6) by memory. Before we bought this game, he was SLOWLY and reluctantly finger-counting addition.
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