Sum Swamp Addition and Subtraction Game | 
| Brand: Learning Resources
Category: Toy
List Price: $18.95
Buy New: $13.56
You Save: $5.39 (28%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 2587
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 5 - 8 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 13 x 9 x 1.3
MPN: LER5052
Model: LER5052
UPC: 765023012132
EAN: 0765023012132
ASIN: B00004TDLD
Release Date: June 12, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Math becomes an adventure | | • | Takes kids on a journey through the Sum Swamp | | • | Endless loop of adding and subtracting | | • | Make your way over the crocodile shortcut | | • | For 2-4 players |
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Product Description
Math becomes an adventure with this addition and subtraction game that takes kids on a journey through Sum Swamp. They'll make their way over the crocodile shortcut and through the endless loop by adding and subtracting the numbers on the dice. Includes 12" x 17" game board, four swamp critter markers, two number dice and operation die. For 2-4 players.
Editorial Review
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
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| Customer Reviews: Read 4 more reviews...
Great Game! November 10, 2008
This is a great game for preschool thru 1st grade. I have a 4 and a 6 year old. The 4 year old now understand how to add and subtract. I give her pennies to help her count and figure out the answer herself. It's a fairly easy game for the 6 year old because you only add and subtract numbers up to 6. I've thought about getting some 12 sided dice to make it more challenging, however, the board doesn't have that many spaces, so it might make for a very short game. All in all, I'm very satisfied with this game. The kids love to play it.
Super Terrific Game January 15, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
My grandson found this game so exciting one just has to say "Sum Swamp," his eyes light up and he is clamoring to play. He has played it so much with other kids and adults, our family will have to start looking for a more expanded version that will move our grandson to add or subtract higher numbers than what is currently involved in this game. This is truly a great learning game for pre-school and kindergarten children. Watching those little fingers raised for additions and "take-aways," then looking at kids' faces stomped when they run out of fingers---it is difficult for adults to hide their giggles and laughter. The game board and the box are made of surprisingly durable material. The animal character pieces used to move over the board are made of good rubber material which help avoid sliding, slipping, and getting easily misplaced.
My kids love this game! January 12, 2008
This game has it all. Simple enough for my 6 year old who's just learning about money, but still fun. There's always the chance of having to give your money away to Money Bags, and that keeps the kids filled with anticipation. They're learning the value of each coin and how to make change. I know adults who can't do that! If I can get my kids to learn and still have fun, then I consider that a success. This game is a great way to accomplish that!
A gift for a teacher January 8, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I gave this gift to a teacher, who asked for it for the holidays. She was thrilled to get it and she uses it in the classroom (2nd grade). I believe it is a great way to teach math skills for those who may not LOVE math.
Fun and Educational January 1, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I bought this for my 4 year old son as he HATED math with worksheets and flashcards. He wanted to play this game 10 times a day. He LOVES it! Before we bought this game, he was SLOWLY and reluctantly finger-counting addition. He can now add and subtract 2 numbers (1-6) by memory. He also now understands even and odd. We've owned this game for 6 months, and he still loves to play it. My only problem is the durability. The box has been crushed flat, and the ink on the die rubbed off before the first month. I occasionally use a Sharpie to re-write the numbers and plus and minus. I still think it's a great game and have purchased them as gifts.
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