We were recently given a chance to review the game Ocean Raider by Logic Roots. It is described as a fun game that helps children “master basic addition and number sequencing with ease using this super fun board game”. When I saw that, I nearly drove down to the manufacturing facility to steal it in broad daylight. I’m a homeschooling mom to a seven year old. Any chance that I can get him to have fun and master the numbers is aces in my book.
It is delivering on that promise.
I mean, we’ve played it twice, and he isn’t a master, but we’ve played it twice and he’s really enjoyed it. And wants to play it again. I also didn’t want to stab myself in the eye, so I’m calling it delivering.
What I like about it is the exploration of higher numbers and smaller understandable chunks. Does that make sense (if not, don’t worry, it isn’t a literacy game). It is helping my seven year old understand that 24 + 4 = 28 in a digestible way. And the game felt flexible enough that when my five year old was struggling, I could help her in a way she could feel like an active participant even though she didn’t have the understanding of numbers that her older brother has.
The game allows you to write the number space you are on, write the number on the die that you rolled, then write the numbers that add together to find out where you are supposed to be. For my younger children, that’s perfect. Then, as they get older, they’ll be able to do it in their head. This game will really grow with my children and their abilities.
I look forward to utilizing more of their games as part of our homeschooling journey. Logic Roots seems to “get it” – the idea that learning should be fun.
This game is easily purchased on Amazon (another huge win). The people at Logic Roots have even more games for even more levels – check them out to find the game it is right for your family. If you want to learn more about this game – check out their website. You can find more math games for grades 1 and beyond. Also, they have FREE downloadable, colorful, illustrated, story math worksheets!
Hey, I have liked logicroots page and used their games too. Saw your post on their page. I bought Monster sock and am very happy. Gives a great practice for multiplication and times table. Could you honestly tell me if this game works as well? I was looking for addition game for my tuition.
Hi Claire – yes – it was definitely working for us. It was helping my five year old with number recognition and my seven year old with adding higher numbers. It helped him visualize how easy it was to add, for example 7 + 27. How did you like the multiplication and times tables? That’s next for us!
I bought Monster Sock factory and it was a hit. It still is. The practice in times table is great and my kids even started strategising the game. This improved their logical thinking. Although the rule book was not very clear, but LogicRoots supported me with that. I will by ocean raiders then. thank you. It seems FUN and useful.