A Look at Equate – The Math Version of Scrabble

Most people, at least those living in English-speaking countries, have at least once heard of a board game called Scrabble. Even though many people do not even know how to really play it, they know the main concept behind it: to make up words on a tiled board using letters drawn on blocks, with the goal being to score points.

Well, there was no argument against Scrabble being an educational game as it clearly helps kids develop their language skills and broaden their horizon when it comes to their knowledge of words. Well, today there is actually a game called Equate which can be best summed up as being the math-geared version of Scrabble.

To make a long story short, Equate pits two to four players against each other as they try to form math equations on a board not unlike the one in Scrabble, measuring 19 by 19 tiles. There are 190 blocks in total which the players use; they contain numbers and various mathematical operation signs, with some of the more complicated ones being worth more points.

In most cases, a game of Equate is going to last between two and four hours and is meant for ages eight and above, although it is very likely that teenagers and even parents will have fun with this game, trying to think up of various strategies and combinations to stay one step ahead of everyone.

A Look at the Public Opinion

Whenever taking a gander at a product that you are going to be purchasing for your children, and especially one designed to educate them, it is extremely important to find out what other people have to say about it and determine whether or not it’s worth it; at such a young age, every single moment of your child’s life is important and will bear an impact on his or her future.

As far as Equate goes, there are 24 customer reviews of Amazon, with 11 giving 5 stars, 8 giving 4 stars, 1 gave 3 stars, 3 gave 2 stars and only one customer gave it the lowest possible rating, one star. First off, it should be noted that 19 out of 24 people gave 4 stars or above, leaving only 1/5th of the customers with something to complain… and the one who gave 1 star was obviously promoting another product, as he or she even left the link to it in the end.

Mostly, people pointed out that the board wasn’t exactly big enough and that the tiles themselves were made of thick cardboard, which are far from being fatal flaws. All in all, the game will help you bond with your child, keep them busy, all while teaching them a school subject they most certainly hate.