Vintage Board Games: Pressman Smath

This Best Selling Pressman Smath tends to SELL OUT VERY FAST!!

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Product Dimensions: 2 x 10.5 x 10.5 inches ; 1.2 pounds
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
ASIN: B00004NKL3
Item model number: 5200-06
Manufacturer recommended age: 6 years and up
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: 54,383 in Toys ; Games (See Top 100 in Toys ; Games)

Price : $13.13
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Editorial Review
Practice makes perfect in the world of math, but practice is more fun when it's a game instead of homework. The rules of this board game resemble those in Scrabble, but Smath is played by creating math equations instead of words. The game includes a playing board and lots of tiny tiles with numbers, signs for math operations, and brackets to create more complex equations, which players can place on the board horizontally or vertically. The game can be played at different levels of difficulty, from simple addition problems to equations combining operations (for example, (2)(2 + 3) = 5 x 2). The game is for two to four players at different levels of math proficiency, making this an educational (but still entertaining) game for the entire family, the classroom, or for home schoolers. --Marcie Bovetz
Smath is the game that makes math fun. Now you can sharpen your math skills the fun way. This game makes addition, subtraction, multiplication and division more exciting than ever.
Players use number and symbol tiles to make math equations crossword puzzle-style. Use the tiles in your hand and the ones already on the board to build your own new equations.
Smath can be played on two different levels - one for beginners and one for more advanced players. For beginners, start with simple addition and subtraction equations. As players improve their math skills, multiplication and division can be added to game play and equations. Players score points by adding the value of the tiles they use for each equation formed. Try to increase your score by covering bonus squares with your tiles. Includes: Smath game board, 184 playing pieces, four game racks and complete instructions.
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86 of 91 people found the following review helpful
Like Scrabble with Numbers... July 19, 2000
By A Customer
Durability: Educational: Fun:
This game is a lot like Scrabble, only you use numbers to make math equations rather than using letters to make words. It can be played on different levels; for instance, for younger children you can eliminate the division signs or brackets to make it easier. Just like Scrabble, the harder-to-use numbers and signs have higher point values, and there are bonus squares on the board that can also increase the point value of a single tile or the whole equation. Players add on to existing equations on the board. There are enough angles to the game to keep it interesting. Towards the end, the game gets more frustrating as there are few spaces left on the board to fit equations in. If you like Scrabble and math, you'll enjoy this game. It is also a fun and social way to help kids practice their math skills.
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A Family Challenge - A Puzzling Blast :) November 9, 2002
By A Customer
Durability: Educational: Fun:
I realize some people find anything educational boring but come on... Don't blame the educational game for being exactly what it claims to be -- AN EDUCATIONAL GAME!
My kids and I both enhanced our thinking skills while spending hours around the game table playing Smath. We laughed, and we learned, while challenging ourselves and each other!
One reviewer claims the variety of plays is 'small' but I would challenge that reviewer to play again and open their mind to the endless possibilities of lengthening their equations and challenging their mind.
I played the game with three children ages 8 to 14 (two females and one male) and each of them had a blast.
This is a child's game that can challenge adults as well. What better way to bring the whole family together for some educational playtime where NO ONE need be bored.
For ANY Individual that needs to brush up on their basic math and/or logic skills and/or just enjoys a new challenge -- Smath is worth it!
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Learning is fun August 21, 2001
By An 11-year old toy enthusiast
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This game is so much fun once you get the hang of it.It helps students like me get quicker at their basic math facts. One of my subs. at school got it for us to plat as a reward and it was fun and challanging. it is agood toy for all students from k-7 grade.
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This game will make your kid cry
I got this game as a gift when I was 10 for Christmas. That was 24 years ago, and I still rate this as the worst present I have ever received. It is not fun in the least. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mike Erickson
Great math game
I was lucky enough to find this game complete at a thrift store for .39 This is a great game for learning math facts. All my kids are able to use it (ages 6-14). Read more
Published 10 months ago by Tina Hudgins
Item was DAMAGED, BEWARE BUYERS
Did Amazon have a FIRE SALE? The box had a funny smell and when I opened it the board game was completely WARPED and DISTORTED. Plus, it had MOLD growing on the board. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Dave
Fun for those who already love math
I love math. All my friends hate it. I love Smath. All my friends hate Smath.I don't think this is really going to teach anyone to love math, who doesn't already love... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Joseph Dewey
Great game for kisds and adults
This is a great game for the family to play. It sure has been a help to my Grandson who's been struggling with math.
Published on December 25, 2009 by V. R. Moore
headaches, but yeahh
anyways, i was looking through for some games to play with... and found htis board game at my so's room.. and i was in love with scrabble at the time... Read more
Published on December 24, 2008 by Arf Meow
'SMATH 'SMATH 'SMATH
I realize there is some conflict of opinion in regards to 'Smath, and I just thought I'd share my thoughts on this game (instead of asking my boss for work since I have nothing to... Read more
Published on July 3, 2007 by N. Melo
Fun for all
We bought this for my daughter to help her practice her math skills, and she really enjoys it...in spite of the fact that it makes your brain work hard. Read more
Published on March 4, 2007 by Jen
This game can be fun, educational and grow with your child
To start out--I am a huge Scrabble fan so this would seem like a math version to me and yes, I loved it! Read more
Published on January 29, 2007 by Homeschool Mom
Useful, but limited
Smath is supposed to be like Scrabble, and it sort of is. The problem is that the math is rather limited by the number of each type of tile included in the game: your answer has to... Read more
Published on February 9, 2006 by Dr. Gayle Nicoll

Product Features

Pressman smath
Crossword-puzzle type play that makes learning math fun
For 2 to 4 players
Ages 6 and up
By pressman

This Best Selling Pressman Smath tends to SELL OUT VERY FAST!!