My last post called for educators and parents to demand better digital math games that are designed to be more inclusive, incorporate more strands of mathematical proficiency, and integrate mathematics with the game action, instead of as an add-on feature.

In this post, I’ll share examples of good digital math games.  One game on the list, Wuzzit Trouble, I used in my research with promising results. For me, it is the gold standard of good digital math games.  As for the rest, some of the games I’ve seen children play, some I just enjoy and have the potential to develop strong mathematical thinking. 

All of these games can be great ways to give children screen time while exercising their brains over the summer!  And much more fun than those Summer Bridge workbooks or summer math packets.  

I refer to all of these as games, but some may think of them as puzzles.  I personally don’t see much of a difference between games and puzzles.  Both have a set of constraints or rules, and neither has prescribed solution paths that must be followed – fertile ground for developing mathematical thinking!

Lastly, very few of the games are free.  Unfortunately, producing high-quality games cost money, so if you have to spend money on games, they better be good!

To warn you, my list is short.  So if you know of any good math games, please share in the comments.