Question 1

Is this game like sum swamp? i bought it for him and don’t want it to be the same game. thanks

Accepted Answer

The classic rules version of this game and Sum Swamp share a lot of similarities - just like you would imagine when you are trying to teach the same concepts. However, Sums in Space is a more complete game because it teaches ALL single digit addition and subtraction, 0 through 9, versus sum swamp which only teaches 1 through 6.

The largest difference with this game is with the second way to play the game - The Cooperative rules. Sum Swamp does not offer any sort of cooperative version and it is what makes this game unique. In the cooperative version kids are working together to get all their astronauts back to the ship before time runs out and the ship blasts off. Cooperative rules add a layer of social skills to the game (learning to communicate, cooperate and coordinate a common goal) that Sum Swamp can't offer.

In short - the classic version of the game is very similar to Sum Swamp as is natural, the cooperative version works on the same math skills plus social skills.

Cheers,
Jesse Funk
Owner, da Vinci's Room

Question 2

Does this help with math facts such as 9+7?

Accepted Answer

Each number die has 10 sides with numbers 0-9. The six sided die has 3 plus signs and 3 for subtraction.  So 9+7 is a possible outcome.  The players must answer the equation in order to know how many spaces they must move.

Question 3

Where are the rules of this game? Is it inside the box?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the game's rules are inside the box on an instruction sheet.

If for some reason you've already purchased the game and it didn't have an instruction sheet in it, send us a message we'll be happy to replace it for you.

Jesse Funk
Head Geek @ da Vinci's Room

Question 4

Which game is better for 9 year olds? Sums in space or Sum Swamp?

Accepted Answer

I wouldn't recommend either game for a 9 year old. These games focus on single digit addition facts. A 9 year old should be working on multi digit addition and subtraction in addition to learning multiplication facts. Sum Swamp does both addition and subtraction,  so it's a little more advanced. Both games are rated for ages 5+.

ASIN	B019T7DPYW
Age Range Description	5+
Best Sellers Rank	#87,725 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #1,822 in Board Games (Toys & Games) #4,404 in Learning & Education Toys
Brand Name	da Vinci's Room
CPSIA Cautionary Statement	Choking Hazard - Small Parts
Color	Multicolor
Customer Package Type	Standard Packaging
Customer Reviews	4.7 out of 5 stars 827 Reviews
Edition	Standard Edition
Educational Objective	stem
Game Mechanics	cooperative
Genre	Cooperative, Educational, Math
Included Components	Dice
Item Dimensions	12 x 0.1 x 18 inches
Item Highlight	Practice Addition, Subtraction, Odds, Evens, Greater than Less Than and Cooperative Strategy For Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Item Weight	85 pounds
Manufacturer	da Vinci's Room
Manufacturer Part Number	SiSBG
Manufacturer recommended age	5 years and up
Material Type	Cardboard, Paper, Plastic
Minimum Age Recomendation	60
Model Number	SiSBG
Number of Items	1
Number of Players	2-4
Operation Mode	manual
Rulebook Availability	Printed Included
Set Name	Space Adventure
Size	Small
Theme	Math
UPC	642337722219
Unit Count	1 Count

Sums in Space

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