Sumoku

by Blue Orange

• And with 5 different versions available in the same bag, you can play in a variety of fashions, from solo to teams to multiple players
• Sumoku is the fun, addictive game that is easy to learn but challenging to master It is travel friendly with bright, quality pieces
• Number recognition and math skills are the foundation of the game, and players may also work cooperatively towards a common goal
• It also enforces color recognition Players use addition and multiplication in every version of the game
• Contents: 96 tiles, 1 die, 1 travel pouch, illustrated rules

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4 x 4 x 7.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Origin: China
• ASIN: B0037OQDYS
• Item model number: 360
• Our recommended age: 9 years and up
• Manufacturer recommended age: 9 - 13 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,650 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

With endless challenges, sumoku is pure adding fun. In this crossword-style game, players arrange numbered tiles in rows or columns that add up to multiples of a number shown on the die.

Product Description

Sumoku is a unique crossword-style game with numbers that can be played five different ways. Players add up the tiles to multiples of a number shown on the die. Once all the tiles are connected together, it's a sumoku. "Whether you look for fast action with friends, a challenging pastime, or an addictive game that brings family together, sumoku has it all, Packed with endless challenges, sumoku is pure adding fun.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 40 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars fun & challenging game September 26, 2010

By P. Yocum

Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I'm more of a word-game person myself (Scrabble and Bananagrams are among my favorites), but Sumoku is so much fun! I thought it would be an interesting challenge to try a math/number game since my brain is a little rusty in those sectors. There are a few variations described on the instruction sheet--so far I've just played the regular multi-player version. Variations include solo sumoku, speed sumoku, team sumoku, and spot sumoku. All have basically the same point, which is to construct or find combinations of numbers that add up to multiples of the "key number" (there is a die included which is used to determine the key number). Each tile has a number (1-9) and one of 6 different colors. Colors can only be used once per row/column, but numbers may appear multiple times in the same row/column. For the multi-player version, players get points for the sum of the rows/columns they construct. Once all the tiles are used up, the player with the most points wins.

Game-play is very simple and easy to understand once you've read the directions. The game itself, however, is more challenging than you might expect. "Combining numbers to create multiples of 4? NO PROBLEM!" Right? Ehhhh...not really. Especially once the game gets going, and multiple positions open up for different combinations (which ultimately determine your points!). The each-color-only-once-per-row-or-column rule also makes things interesting as the game progresses.

The packaging is well-designed and practical. The cone-shape works well because the bag stands on its own, making it very easy to draw new tiles out of the bag. It zips securely so you don't have to worry about tiles spilling all over the place, and the material it's made of is sturdy so it should hold up over the years!

I highly recommend Sumoku to anyone looking for a fun, challenging game. As I mentioned at the beginning of my review, I tend to be a word-game type of person. I tried Sudoku once and it totally lost my interest within a few minutes. Sumoku, however, is a number game I can enjoy.

(*I'm a 20-something female and have only played this game with other 20-somethings. I can't comment on the entertainment/education value of this game for younger children)

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Homeschool Game WIN! March 25, 2011

By Susan

Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

[...] I just want to say that this is a perfect homeschool game. It provides addition and multiplication practice, adds in some Sudoku-like puzzle problem solving, and it is FUN. Let me emphasize the FUN part ... we play lots of educational games, and some are more fun than others. This is fun for adults as well as children (as long as they have the requisite math background), so it is a win on many levels: mama likes it, daughter likes it, and it's a quality learning experience. Sumoku is definitely time and money well spent.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Math Fun! February 6, 2011

By Laura

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Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

My mother just recently purchased this game from a store in Florida and brought it home with her. A lot of us kids were math majors in college and some english majors. We all have a lot of fun trying to put all the pieces together and work out the puzzle. The game also helps us keep our minds sharp because of all the adding. Its hours of fun because no one wants to stop playing!