The Best Math Games for Your Homeschool
Let’s be real—math can be one of the most challenging subjects to teach and learn in a homeschool setting. It often brings frustration, tears, and battles over worksheets. But what if I told you that play could change everything?
Before we ever started homeschooling, games were already woven into our family culture. Game nights, card matches, dice rolling—we loved the connection and the fun. But back then, I didn’t see games as educational. They were just something we did for fun.
That all changed the year Emily hit a wall with her math facts.

The Moment Games Became Essential in Our Homeschool
We were stuck. No matter what I tried—flashcards, apps, drills—nothing was working. Emily simply couldn’t retain her math facts. It was like they would go in one ear and fall right back out.
Frustrated and burnt out, my husband suggested we pause formal lessons and just enjoy the holidays together. So from Thanksgiving through New Year’s, we hit pause on “school” and played games—a lot of games.
One game we played on repeat was Yahtzee (my husband’s favorite). We didn’t think much of it at the time—it was just fun. But when January rolled around and we eased back into lessons, something amazing happened…
Emily knew her math facts. Not just the basics—but more advanced problems like 6 + 6 + 6 = 18. And the lightbulb clicked for me: games are learning.
That was the day I fully embraced gameschooling—and math has never been the same in our homeschool since.
Why Math Games Work (Even When Workbooks Don’t)
Math games aren’t just fun—they’re incredibly effective.
Here’s why:
- They provide hands-on practice with important math skills
- They strengthen critical thinking and mental math
- They encourage risk-taking in a low-pressure way
- They make repetition feel like play, not work
- They build family connection through cooperative or competitive play
- They help kinesthetic learners thrive with movement and action
And if your child has ever cried over a worksheet but begged to play just one more round of Sum Swamp—you get it.
Math Games by Concept
To help you get started or find your next favorite, I’ve broken down our most-loved math games by topic and skill. There’s something here for every age, level, and learning style.
Number & Counting Games (Perfect for Preschool & Early Elementary)
These games help young learners build number recognition, counting skills, and one-to-one correspondence in a playful, hands-on way. Great for introducing early math concepts in a low-pressure environment.
LogicRoots Feed My Pet Math GamesThinkFun Zingo 1-2-3 Number Bingo GameNumber Slap Jack – a FunEducational Insights Shelby’s Snack Shack CountingPeaceable Kingdom Count Your Chickens AwardNumbers Bingo GameSpot It! 123Briarpatch The World of Eric Carle
Color, Shape, & Pattern Recognition Games
Before kids are ready for equations, they need a strong foundation in visual discrimination and categorization. These games strengthen early math thinking through sorting, matching, and pattern recognition.
Colors And Shapes Bingo, For AgesHasbro Gaming Perfection Game, MulticolorThinkFun Shape by Shape Creative PatternMindware Qwirkle Board GameEducational Insights Frankie’s Food Truck FiascoEducational Insights Brownie Match GameLearning Resources Ed in Sneaky SnackyEducational Insights Hoppy Floppy’s Happy HuntPeaceable Kingdom Hoot Owl Hoot –Educational Insights Sophie’s Seashell ScrambleEducational Insights Koala Capers Card GameEducational Insights Raccoon Rumpus Game, Dice
Addition & Subtraction Games
Once your child is ready for basic operations, these games make practicing addition and subtraction more fun and interactive. They’re perfect for building fluency and making mental math feel like a game.
School Zone – Math War AdditionThinkFun Math Dice Junior Game forAddition and Subtraction Bingo Board GamesSums in Space – an AdditionLearning Resources Pop For Addition &Learning Resources Sum Swamp Game, Homeschool,Melon Rind Clumsy Thief in TheMelon Rind Clumsy Thief Junior MathLearning Resources I Sea 10! Game,Logic Roots Ocean Raiders Math AdditionLearning Resources tri-FACTa Addition and SubtractionLearning Resources Snap It Up! Math:CLOUD HOPPER Addition Subtraction STEM gameLearning Resources Head Full Of Numbers,Learning Resources High Seas ADDventure AdditionRace to Planet X: Number Bond
Multiplication & Division Games
Multiplication and division can feel intimidating at first—but these engaging games take the pressure off and offer repeated practice in a way that builds confidence and speed.
Junior Learning Multiplication Dominoes Educational ActionMultiplication & Division Bingo GameLogic Roots Multiplication Games for Kids,Learning Resources tri-FACTa Multiplication & DivisionThinkFun Math Dice Chase – TheSchool Zone – Math War MultiplicationSTEM game PET ME for MultiplicationSiEque™ Cool Math Games for KidsCarson-Dellosa Multiplication & Division Bingo BoardSAY Cheese – Math Board GameLogic Roots Big Catch Advanced DivisionDragon Times – A Math Adventure
Place Value Games
Understanding place value is key to grasping larger math concepts like regrouping and decimals. These games give kids the hands-on experience they need to make sense of tens, hundreds, and beyond.
Learning Resources Dino Math Tracks Game,Place Value Bingo GameJunior Learning Place Value Dominoes EducationalPlace Value Safari: Discovering Ones, Tens,
Telling Time Games
Learning to tell time isn’t always intuitive, but these games make it easier with visual aids, movement, and real-world scenarios that bring clocks to life.
eeBoo Time Telling Clock Game forTelling Time Bingo GameJunior Learning Time Dominoes Educational ActionPerfect Timing Game
Money & Consumer Math Games
From identifying coins to making change, these games teach practical money skills that kids will use in everyday life. Bonus: they also reinforce value comparison and basic addition.
Learning Resources Money Bags Coin ValueLearning Resources Buy It Right ShoppingWinning Moves Games Pay Day, TheExact Change Card Game – EducationalMoney Bingo GameGrandpa Beck’s Cover Your Assets CardMonopoly Classic GameLearning Advantage Sale – Consumer Math
Fraction Games
Fractions can be tricky to visualize, which is why these games use pizza slices, pies, and number lines to make part-whole relationships easier to grasp—and fun to explore.
Fraction Fortress Board GamesLearning Resources Pizza Fraction Fun Game,Fractions Bingo GameLogic Roots Froggy Fractions Math GameseeBoo Make a Pie Spinner BoardLearning Advantage Fraction City – MathEducational Insights Fraction Formula GameJunior Learning Fraction Dominoes Educational Action
You can shop all our favorite math games here, including travel-friendly options, games for every grade level, and teacher-recommended resources.
Ready to Make Math Fun Again?
Math doesn’t have to be a battle. With the right game, your child can laugh, play, and learn all at once—and maybe even forget they’re “doing math” at all.
Whether your child loves numbers or avoids math like the plague, there’s a game out there that can change their perspective.
What’s your favorite math game? Let me know in the comments—I love discovering new ones!