25 Creative Math Games for Kids (Games That Make Learning Fun)

It’s been proven that we’re more likely to retain information if we learn it in a fun way. This is definitely true of children and this is one of the battles we can face when getting kids to learn math. Why not turn it into a game? They’ll have fun, want to get involved and become better at numbers all at the same time.

Learning Resources Penguins On Ice Math Activity Set

Kids will learn better if they find the activity fun. The Penguins on Ice math game has 110 pieces, all of which will help them learn counting, sorting and patterns. This game has ice bars which all the penguins can stand on and all bars are connectable.$32.00

Logic Roots Mountain Raiders Board Game

A perfect educational math game for kids, Mountain Raiders is super fun and easy to understand. Help the raiders get to the top of the mountain and find the treasure by adding up 3-digit numbers. All kids need before starting this game is the ability to count.$14.95

ThinkFun Math Dice Junior Game

Suitable for kids age 6 and up, ThinkFun Math Dice Jr is a great way for kids to learn addition while having fun. Roll the 12-sided target number to get the number you need to make, then roll the other five scoring die and try to reach the target.$7.99

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ThinkFun Zingo 1-2-3

Number bingo is a perfect way to get young children to recognize numbers. Slide the zinger across to get a number and if you’ve got that number on your zingo card, mark it off. The first one to mark off all the numbers on their card is the winner.$19.99

Sequence Numbers

If your child needs some practice with addition and subtraction, make it fun with the Sequence Numbers math game. Pick a card and try and solve the equation on it. If you get the answer correct, find it on the board and place a chip onto it. $19.89

Logic Roots Monster Sock Factory First Step To Multiplication

A great way to introduce multiplication to young mathematicians by starting out with repeated addition. Monster Sock Factory is a math game for kids the whole family can get involved in. Be the first to send six sock packages out to adorable monsters to win the game.$25.00

Math for Love Prime Climb

Grab your kid’s interest with a colorful board game designed to help them improve their math skills. Try and be the first one to land both of your pawns on the 101 circle in the center of the board by adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing to win.$29.95

IQ Challenge Set by GamieUSA

Set to improve their IQ, this math game for kids is comprised of 7 IQ toys, all designed to help with logic, reasoning and mental stamina. It will also boost their self confidence when they complete a puzzle, making them believe in themselves more and want to do better. $13.95

Sequence for Kids

Sequencing is an important part of math. Introduce it early with this fun math game for younger children. Place a chip on the correct space on the board and when you get four in a row, you’ve made a sequence. Play a unicorn card to put a chip anywhere and a dragon card to remove an opponent’s chip!$9.99

Learning Resources Dino Math Tracks Game

Have you got a kid who is mad about math and dinosaurs? This math game was made for them. Based on the traditional roll a dice and move a space game, this game will teach place value as well as addition and subtraction of varying difficulty.$22.49

Educational Insights Math Slam

Put their number skills to the test with this math game for kids. MathSlam is an electronic game where speed is the key. Read the question on the display and quickly scan the answers given to find the correct one. The faster you answer, the more points you’re awarded.$24.72

LiCB Mosaic Creative Pegboard

Develop their gross motor skills by letting them loose with a nail puzzle. Designed to improve color recognition, logical thinking and creativity, the mushroom nail puzzle is a favorite among teachers and parents alike. You can also have some quality time with your child, creating something together.PRICES VARY

Granny Apples

Get practicing your fractions and mental math with Granny Apples, a fun math game for kids. Race your opponents around the board, counting how many apples there are along the way. Add up halves and wholes but try to be as quick as you can!$20.00

Learning Resources Minute Math Electronic Flash Card

With three skill levels and two quiz modes, MinuteMath can grow with your child as their understanding of math does. They can practice all four of the basic mathematic operations and receive positive feedback from the device when they get a question right. It also has a timed mode, perfect for adding a little bit of pressure.$14.01

Noggin Playground's Pirates Snakes and Ladders

Snakes and ladders is a bit outdated so what better way to modernize it than add some pirates and make it a math game? Spin the spinner and count how many steps you need to move. Be careful not to land on a gangplank though or you’ll splash further down the board.PRICES VARY

Logic Roots Monkey Fractions Card Game

Fractions can be tricky to master, especially when you’re a young kid. Make it more interesting with Monkey Fractions, a super fun and easy to understand math game. It’ll help them recognize fractions in picture and numerical form, so they can connect the two and really understand them.$14.98

Loose Change

As well as helping your kids with adding numbers, this math game is great for introducing them to the concept of money. Make one whole dollar from the Loose Change coin cards and the person at the end of the game with the most dollars will win.$12.95

Monkeys Up Family Board Game

Fun, fast paced and frantic, Monkeys Up is a board game that can be played by the whole family. Flip, switch and steal other people’s monkeys to try and get the best score. Each monkey has a value on it’s feet that you need to add up as you go along. Great for improving mental math.$24.99

Sums in Space An Addition & Subtraction Game

Learn which numbers are odd and which are even, compare numbers and add and subtract numbers 0-9. This math game has three skill levels which will grow with your child as they become better at math. You can decide whether to race to the finish line or work together to achieve a common goal.$19.95

Turtle Flip Family Board Game

Your kids won’t even realize they’re practicing their numbers with this math game. Turtle Flip is great fun for the whole family. Sharpen your memory skills and your numbers game because you need to watch where the cards are at all times if you want to beat your opponents.$24.99

Pressman Topple Board Game

You need to build the tallest tower in Topple but be careful…the higher the tower, the easier it is to topple it. Earn points by stacking pieces and building rows and whoever has the most points at the end will win. This math game for kids is great for simple number skills and spatial awareness.$12.66

Classic Best Family Fun Educational Games for Kids

Basic math such as addition and subtraction will come into play with this classic math game for kids. Build the tower by stacking the hardwood pieces and then take it in turns to pull a block out, one by one. You have to have a steady hand though…if you make the tower fall, you lose!$29.99

Orchard Toys Orchard Magic Math Fun Game

Who said math can’t be fun? In this math game for kids, you can practice addition, subtraction and multiplication. Wizard characters make the game seem magical as you answer sums to get ingredients for your Magic Cauldron. You’ll need the right ingredients for your spells though so answer the math problems correctly.$28.37

4M Math Magic Puzzles and Games

With over 15 puzzles, tricks and games, Magic Math has everything you need to wow your friends and family and help you improve your math skills. It’s made from high quality materials so it will last for years, meaning you can practice until you’re a pro!$9.99

Smack it! Card Game for Kids

Perfect for creating some fast-paced fun on game night, Smack It! is a simple card game the whole family can play. Take it in turns to place your cards in a central pile but never take your eyes off it. You never know when a Smack It! card will appear, and you need to be ready for it.PRICES VARY

6 DIY Math Game Ideas for Kids

Egg Carton Math Fun

We all like to reuse and recycle where we can, right? This tutorial will show you how to make seven (yep, that’s seven!) math games from a lowly egg carton. Matching numbers, learning greater and less than and even number recognition practice games can all be made at home from an egg box.

Gaming the System Diy Math Fun Game

Follow this DIY tutorial and make practicing addition and multiplication fun. This math game for kids is so exciting that they won’t realize they’re practicing their math skills. Print out the game board, follow the instructions and your kid will be a math whizz before you know it.

Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons Game

Is your kid a fan of the Pete the Cat books? This math game for kids is based on the book “Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons”. The first person to remove all 10 buttons from their shirt is the winner but you only get to remove a button if you answer a subtraction sum correctly.

Lego Baseball Math Game for Kids

Combine their love of baseball and LEGO to make this game which will help them improve their math skills. This DIY tutorial talks you through making your very own LEGO baseball math game for kids. They’ll enjoy it so much that it won’t seem like work to them.

Uno Flip Math Game for Kids

Uno is a great game to play on its own but the cards also make a fantastic resource to practice math with. In this DIY tutorial, you’ll be shown how to use the cards to make a simple but effective addition game which as well as helping with adding, can also improve their mental math.

Math Twister Fun Indoor Math Game

Fancy using Twister to practice math? This tutorial shows you how to turn a classic game into a math game for kids. Simply stick numbers to the colors on the mat and instead of calling out a color for them, call out an equation which totals the number they need to land on.

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