Nature / Type: Card game
Rating: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Recommended age: 8 year-old ++
Who would love this: Parents / teachers looking for interesting maths games, specifically one about "probability"
Take Sum Risks by “You Do The Maths” is a clever game about probability, risk-taking, and chance. At first glance, it looks almost too simple - so simple that you might be tempted to dismiss it. I was genuinely surprised when my kids were instantly hooked and demanded to play it again…and again…and again. Safe to say, we’re loving it! Thank you Divisible by Zero for providing a copy!
Why I love ❤️ it:
(1) Rare Unique Game About Probability - Weigh Your Risks + Draw A Card
To sum it up (no pun intended 😉), the deck is divided into 3 coloured piles: red, orange, and green - each representing a different level of risk. Red cards are high risk, high reward. They offer big numbers and the fastest way to score points - but also come packed with danger: 6 Strike cards and nasty minus cards. Orange cards sit in the middle - Medium risk, medium reward. Green cards are the safest option - Lower numbers, fewer penalties, and only one strike - and they come with helpful cards that can save the day. The rules are refreshingly simple: players take turns drawing one card from any pile. A card marked with an “X” counts as a Strike. Draw three strikes, and you’re out - you stop drawing cards, but your score stays. When all cards are drawn, or all players have 3 strikes, the game ends. Everyone adds up their numbers, and the highest score wins.
(2) Special Cards To Spice Things Up
Of course, no game is complete without special cards to spice things up. “Save a Strike” lets you cancel one strike. Minus cards subtract points from your total. And our absolute favourite: Double cards, which double the value of a new-drawn numbered card.
(3) All Cards Are Faced-Up - Watch & Count
What truly sets the game apart is its focus on probability. All cards are played face up, so everyone is constantly counting, watching, and calculating. There are 6 strikes in red, 3 in orange, and just 1 in green. Once the red strikes are gone, red cards become an obvious choice. Draw two strikes? You might retreat to green for safety. Every decision feels meaningful, and kids are learning math without even realizing it!
(4) Travel-Friendly Card Game
The small deck makes it super portable - perfect for travel or quick games on the go.
# gifted in exchange for review
Where to buy this:
https://www.cowtrees.au/educational-toys/927-take-sum-risks.html
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