ThinkFun Games

ThinkFun (opens new window) specializes in games that offer both fun and STEM development to engage kids and families in learning 21st century thinking skills and solving puzzles. Check out these games that were a hit with visitors at the 2017 National Math Festival!

• Rush Hour: In Rush Hour (opens new window), a sliding block logic game, you have to battle the gridlock as you slide the blocking vehicles out of the way for the red car to exit. This perennial favorite board game is also available to play for free online or as a mobile app (opens new window).
• Chocolate Fix (opens new window): This deductive logic game for ages 8+ gives clues that will help you to fill the tray with all nine chocolate pieces in their correct positions. Similar to Sudoku, you must examine all clues on the challenge card before making a move. You can also play online for free (opens new window).
• Balance Beans (opens new window): This bean-filled logic game is a fun way to introduce young learners to elementary algebra, via a game of card-based challenges using beans balanced on a seesaw. When you balance the Seesaw, you are actually balancing an equation! As the challenges get harder, you’ll rely less on trial and error – and more on math and reasoning skills.
• Math Dice: Math Dice Jr (opens new window). and Math Dice (opens new window) are an easy-to-learn, skill based game where players use dice rolls to form math equations to get as close to a target number as possible. It can be played competitively or cooperatively, as well as online (opens new window)!