Educational Game: Adsumudi

I'm currently working on a series of blog posts about Educational Games, in case you are looking to add to your collection before the Summer Vacation!

previous posts:

The Allowance Game - coins

Gnoming A Round - negative numbers

Poetry for Neandertals - syllables

Today I'm writing about Adsumudi by Evermade!

There are other variations available on their website but I haven't yet tried them.

Adsumudi is a fantastic game for mental math using all four operations. The name was created using the first two letters of each word (+, -, x, ÷).

The cards are sturdy and really attractive.

Children of different ages (and adults) can join in simply by playing at different levels. Everyone plays at the level that is right for them!

The goal is to use a combination of operations to arrive at the target number. If you are a beginner, you only have to use 2 of the outside numbers to get to the center number.

24 ÷ 8 = 3

Too easy? For the next level of challenge, you must use 3 of the outside numbers in your solution.

24 - 13 = 11
11 - 8 = 3

To make it harder, use 4 numbers. To make it monstrously hard, use all 5!

Although the game rules state that when you see a way to get to the target number you should yell "Adsumudi," we play that you slap the card when you've found an equation that will work.

Yelling "Adsumudi" doesn't really work in a classroom setting. Slapping the card is also much more satisfying. That pauses the game, and you have a chance to explain your solution. If your math checks out, you win the card. If not, play resumes.

First person to five cards wins!

P.S. This game is also satisfying and fun to play by yourself. See if you can figure out the solution to each card at each level!

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