{"product_id":"ages-10-14-advanced-math-strategy-games","title":"Ages 10–14: Advanced Math Strategy Games","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGames in this collection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrime Climb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Math for Love (Parents’ Choice Silver Honor; Tillywig Brain Child Award; Recommended by American Mensa)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayers: 2–4 • Play time: ~20–40 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdsumudi Wild Ones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Evermade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayers: 2–8 • Play time: ~15 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis collection takes mathematical thinking beyond basic fact practice, challenging older kids to recognize number relationships, calculate mentally, choose among multiple possibilities, and use math strategically.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho this collection is for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis collection is designed for boys and girls ages 10–14 who are comfortable with the four basic operations and are ready for deeper mathematical challenges. It’s especially well suited to kids who enjoy numbers, patterns, puzzles, and finding clever solutions rather than simply calculating one predetermined answer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your child enjoys the fast mental math and flexible problem-solving in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProof!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Evermade, this collection offers a natural next step—introducing richer number relationships, longer-term strategy, and more advanced challenges involving factors, primes, fractions, decimals, and larger numbers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth games reward mathematical fluency, but neither feels like a stack of flash cards. Players are continually deciding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to use the numbers in front of them, which encourages a more flexible and creative relationship with math.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s inside:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrime Climb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines arithmetic with genuine board-game strategy. Players roll dice and use addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division to move their pawns toward 101. Because there are often several mathematically valid ways to use a roll, players must consider not only what they \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e do but which option puts them in the strongest position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe game’s distinctive color-coded board makes the mathematical structure of numbers visible. Prime factors are represented through color, helping players begin to recognize relationships among primes, factors, multiples, multiplication, and division as they play. Strategy cards and the ability to bump opponents add enough unpredictability and interaction to keep the experience feeling like a game rather than an arithmetic exercise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdsumudi Wild Ones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e turns mental math into an open-ended number puzzle. Each card presents a target number and five additional numbers, and players combine them using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to reach the target.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild Ones raises the challenge beyond standard arithmetic by incorporating \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efractions, decimals, money, and larger numbers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Each card also includes multiple difficulty levels, allowing players to begin by using only a few numbers and progress toward the “monstrously hard” challenge of using all five.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere often isn’t just one route to the answer. Players search for relationships, try different operations, work backward from the target, and discover increasingly efficient or inventive solutions. With 416 challenges and several ways to play—including competitive and collaborative options—it provides substantial room to grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, these games develop two complementary sides of advanced mathematical thinking: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrime Climb asks players to use math in pursuit of a larger strategy, while Adsumudi Wild Ones challenges them to find creative mathematical pathways to a solution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy this collection works:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrengthens mental calculation and arithmetic fluency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeepens understanding of multiplication and division\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilds familiarity with factors, multiples, and prime numbers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtends mental math into fractions, decimals, money, and larger numbers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEncourages flexible thinking and multiple solution paths\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevelops strategic planning and decision-making\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRewards number sense rather than rote memorization alone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllows strong math students to continue being genuinely challenged\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are games for kids who are ready to discover that advanced math thinking isn’t simply about doing harder calculations—it’s about seeing more possibilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy A Thoughtful Choice picked these:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe chose these games because they ask older kids to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethink mathematically\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, not simply demonstrate whether they know a fact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrime Climb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes the structure of numbers visible and turns arithmetic decisions into strategic choices. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdsumudi Wild Ones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pushes mental math in a different direction, asking players to experiment with operations and uncover unexpected paths among fractions, decimals, whole numbers, and money.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, they provide the kind of challenge that can engage mathematically confident kids while also helping developing learners see numbers as flexible, connected, and surprisingly creative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to play next:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayers who enjoy the mental-math side of this collection may also enjoy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/athoughtfulchoice.com\/products\/ages-8-12-math-thinking-games\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAges 9–12: Math Thinking Games\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for fast, flexible arithmetic and number puzzles with Proof! and Adsumudi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Thoughtful Choice Books \u0026 Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44782383824947,"sku":"ATC-1014-ADVMATH-GAME","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/5101\/0611\/files\/Ages10-14AdvancedMathStrategyGames_1.png?v=1787770648","url":"https:\/\/athoughtfulchoice.com\/products\/ages-10-14-advanced-math-strategy-games","provider":"A Thoughtful Choice Books \u0026 Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}