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Learning Resources Sum Swamp Game Addition & Subtraction Game - 8 Pieces, Ages 5+, Math Games for Kids, Educational Kids Games, Kindergarten Math Board Games Gifts for Boys and Girls
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Brand | Learning Resources |
Material | Paper |
Theme | Race |
Genre | Learning, Educational |
Number of Players | 2-4 |
About this item
- FUN WAY TO PRACTICE MATH: Encourage basic math drills through fun game play with Sum Swamp
- MATH GAMES: Develop fluency in early math skills as kids play the game. Perfect for Homeschool or classroom learning
- MEET NEW CREATURES AND FACE MATH CHALLENGES: Race through the swamp while facing math challenges and meeting funny swamp creatures along the way
- GAME INCLUDES EVERYTHING NEEDED FOR PLAY: Includes gameboard, 4 swamp creature game pieces, 2 number dice, and an operation die
- GIVE THE GIFT OF LEARNING: Whether you’re shopping for holidays, birthdays, or just because, toys from Learning Resources help you discover new learning fun every time you give a gift! Ideal gift for Halloween, Christmas, Stocking Stuffers, Easter Baskets or even for Homeschool.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 10 x 10 x 1.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 1 pounds |
Country of Origin | China |
ASIN | B00004TDLD |
Item model number | LER5052 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 5 - 10 years |
Best Sellers Rank | #8,555 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #254 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Release date | January 1, 1998 |
Department | unisex-child |
Manufacturer | Learning Resources |
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Encourage math drills through fun game play with Sum Swamp. Journey through the swamp by adding and subtracting numbers on the dice. Includes gameboard, 4 swamp creature game pieces, 2 number dice, and an operations dice.
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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
From the Manufacturer
Venture over the crocodile shortcut and through the swamp to the finish by adding and subtracting numbers on the dice. Includes game board, 4 swamp creature game pieces, 2 number dice and an operation die. For 2-4 players. Board measures 17"L x 12"H. Grades PreK+.
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WARNING: CHOCKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
From the manufacturer
Sum Swamp Addition & Subtraction Game
Head down to the swamp for a critter-filled math adventure every time you play the Sum Swamp Addition & Subtraction Game from Learning Resources!
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Add, Subtract, Win!With this game's specially designed dice, kids learn addition and subtraction skills as they make their way around the board! |
Shortcuts and Slip Ups!The journey through the Sum Swamp can be tricky—discover the crocodile's shortcut, but don't get caught in the endless loop! |
At Home or In The Classroom!Designed for 2 to 4 players, Sum Swamp makes a fun, learning-filled addition to family game nights or classroom game collections! |
Ages & Stages
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Early MathFrom addition and subtraction to fractions, Base 10, and more, this toy introduces kids to the fundamentals of early math success! |
CountingHelp kids navigate the world of numbers with this toy that builds the skills they need to start counting as high as they can! |
Critical ThinkingThis toy helps kids become sharp, critical thinkers by teaching them sequential thought, problem solving, and other essential skills! |
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Customers find the game simple to learn and play. They say it's a great math learning tool that teaches basic math concepts. They also say it’s perfect for 5-6 year olds and toddlers. Customers also say the game is engaging and fun, making it perfect for a fun way to practice math.
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Customers find the game engaging and fun. They say it's perfect for a fun way to practice math and much more fun than a worksheet. Customers also say it has high interest and is a great game for teaching beginning addition and subtraction skills in a way that's fun for kids. They also mention that it'll be a good addition to summer learning.
"This game is so great. Really helps kids learn quick math...." Read more
"This game is a favorite with my 7 and 4 year olds. It’s perfect for a fun way to practice math in our homeschool. They ask for it almost every day...." Read more
"...and subtraction and odds and evens, fun, colorful, much more fun than a worksheet. durable. Pretty good price, around 15 dollars...." Read more
"Great way to learn! Super cute game & fun to play!" Read more
Customers find the content of the game great for helping them learn addition and subtraction. They say it's fun to play and a great math learning tool. Customers also say the game reinforces how to make and read equations, memorization of small number equations. They also say it teaches young children the concepts of addition and subtractions.
"...Really helps kids learn quick math. Simple addition and subtraction, as well as what’s an odd/even number...." Read more
"Love this fun game that teaches kids basic math concepts: addition, subtraction, evens, odds. My pre-K son asks to play it" Read more
"...Here are the pros and cons:Pros: Teaches addition and subtraction and odds and evens, fun, colorful, much more fun than a worksheet...." Read more
"...Best for introducing basic math concepts, i.e., number identification, counting, addition and subtracting, and simple rules to preschoolers and..." Read more
Customers find the game simple to learn and play. They say the directions are simple for an adult who may play with the child. They also say the rules are simple enough for their child and the game is not a huge time commitment. Customers also say it's a great option for a quick game and an easy way to connect with kids.
"...The best thing about it is that it’s quick...." Read more
"...The little variation in the game board landing spaces and their rules are neat...." Read more
"...The game is simple to learn and play. The "infinity" loop helps ensure that most games feel close at the end." Read more
"...The directions are quite simple for the adult who may play with the child...." Read more
Customers find the game great for 5-6 year olds learning math. They also say it's a great gift for toddlers who are ready for some basic math. Customers also say the game is age appropriate and a good addition to any homeschool.
"...Great gift as alternative to just another toy!" Read more
"Good for five/six year olds but boring for those who are older. There is not much to this game...." Read more
"...Better for smaller kids." Read more
"...They all love it. Would definitely recommend, age appropriate for all kids. Good character pieces. Board is made nicely." Read more
Customers like the value of the toy. They say it's the best money they've ever spent on an educational toy, with great quality for a great price. Customers also say it is a wonderful resource and a good gift. They also mention that the price is easy for small hands to play with, and the children are learning the value and making change.
"...durable. Pretty good price, around 15 dollars.Cons: Are the game pieces pencil toppers? I'm still not sure...." Read more
"...This is the best money I have ever spent for an educational toy. I have given this as a gift to many 3/4 yr olds, and they have all loved it...." Read more
"...about a week and it is still his go to game, so I consider it money well spent." Read more
"...I think the price is reasonable." Read more
Customers are mixed about the length of the game. Some mention that it's engaging enough, but not overly long. They say the game is appropriate for a classroom setting and the whole family can play. However, other customers say that they get bored with it after one game and that it can run a little long for t a young one's attention span.
"...The game is simple to learn and it is neither too long not too short. It is also not mind numbing like Candy Land...." Read more
"...got stuck in the endless loop for about 20 turns each and started to get a little bored...." Read more
"...1-Very clever2-Game length is about 10 minutes - perfect for you and your young children3-Few Game pieces - no cards to get lost or bent!..." Read more
"...This makes the game super short, but that's better for my 4 year old and she still gets addition/subtraction practice without the torture of drawing..." Read more
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Inside the box is a large colorful game board, 4 game pieces, and three dice. The game pieces are shaped like little swamp creatures: a yellow turtle, a blue snake, a red frog, and a green snail. They are cute, but seem a little cheaply made. They almost seem like pencil toppers, but not the eraser kind. To test this theory, I had SmartyPants try to put one on a pencil. Yep, it fit perfectly. So, I don't know if they were just trying to cut costs by buying pencil toppers, or if it's just a coincidence that they fit a pencil perfectly. It doesn't really matter to me, as long as SmartyPants likes the game, and learns his math facts.
There are three dice. Two of the dice are green with white numbers, one through six. The third one is white with plus and minus signs ( + and - ). Therefore, the student will practice addition facts with answers up to 12, and subtraction facts with answers 0 to 5. Subtraction was a little tricky at first. The greater number must come first. Negative numbers are a little too advanced for young children. This was only a problem the first few times we've played it. Now my son knows to put the greater number first.
It is possible to roll a zero and not get to move at all. SmartPants is always so sad when that happens.
Dispersed through out the board are squares with the words evens and odds. When you land on one of these squares, you roll a numbered die. If the number is even, and you are on an "evens" square (like in the picture), you get to advance that number of spaces. If you roll an odd, you stay where you are. When you land on a numbered square, roll the plus/minus die. If you roll a +, you advance the number of spaces written in the square, if you roll a -, you go back that number of spaces.
The last unique aspect of the game is the endless loop. You keep going around and around the loop unless you land on the exit square. This is easier than it seems. The most I've ever gone around the endless loop is four times. Most of the time we get to exit on our second or third time around.
Overall, Sum Swamp is a fantastic game. It is fun, and educational at the same time. Here are the pros and cons:
Pros: Teaches addition and subtraction and odds and evens, fun, colorful, much more fun than a worksheet. durable. Pretty good price, around 15 dollars.
Cons: Are the game pieces pencil toppers? I'm still not sure. The subtraction can get a little confusing if the lesser number is placed before the greater number.
Here is a youtube video of my son reviewing this game:
http://youtu.be/-YfHQ2cTDuc
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2013
Inside the box is a large colorful game board, 4 game pieces, and three dice. The game pieces are shaped like little swamp creatures: a yellow turtle, a blue snake, a red frog, and a green snail. They are cute, but seem a little cheaply made. They almost seem like pencil toppers, but not the eraser kind. To test this theory, I had SmartyPants try to put one on a pencil. Yep, it fit perfectly. So, I don't know if they were just trying to cut costs by buying pencil toppers, or if it's just a coincidence that they fit a pencil perfectly. It doesn't really matter to me, as long as SmartyPants likes the game, and learns his math facts.
There are three dice. Two of the dice are green with white numbers, one through six. The third one is white with plus and minus signs ( + and - ). Therefore, the student will practice addition facts with answers up to 12, and subtraction facts with answers 0 to 5. Subtraction was a little tricky at first. The greater number must come first. Negative numbers are a little too advanced for young children. This was only a problem the first few times we've played it. Now my son knows to put the greater number first.
It is possible to roll a zero and not get to move at all. SmartPants is always so sad when that happens.
Dispersed through out the board are squares with the words evens and odds. When you land on one of these squares, you roll a numbered die. If the number is even, and you are on an "evens" square (like in the picture), you get to advance that number of spaces. If you roll an odd, you stay where you are. When you land on a numbered square, roll the plus/minus die. If you roll a +, you advance the number of spaces written in the square, if you roll a -, you go back that number of spaces.
The last unique aspect of the game is the endless loop. You keep going around and around the loop unless you land on the exit square. This is easier than it seems. The most I've ever gone around the endless loop is four times. Most of the time we get to exit on our second or third time around.
Overall, Sum Swamp is a fantastic game. It is fun, and educational at the same time. Here are the pros and cons:
Pros: Teaches addition and subtraction and odds and evens, fun, colorful, much more fun than a worksheet. durable. Pretty good price, around 15 dollars.
Cons: Are the game pieces pencil toppers? I'm still not sure. The subtraction can get a little confusing if the lesser number is placed before the greater number.
Here is a youtube video of my son reviewing this game:
http://youtu.be/-YfHQ2cTDuc
Almost 2 years later and our kindergartner is loving addition and subtraction and seems to be ahead of his peers. Still not my favorite, but it is my kids and it works. Our oldest is entering 4th grade and he does not seem to be negative about such a simple game. For these reasons, I've bumped my 2012 review up another star to 4.
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