The best logic and math games for kids

The study of mathematics is like the Nile River: it begins in minutiae and ends in immensity.

Charles Caleb Colton

To learn calculation, logical-mathematical thinking, special vision or problem solving, it is absolutely not necessary to be bored. To prove it to you, today we are collecting some of the best logic and math games for children. Board games, creative toys or tools that allow them to explore the world and hone these skills while having a great time.

If you're wondering what benefits children get from logic games, there are many: from analytical skills and critical thinking to a more creative mind, greater adaptability, better decision-making and problem-solving, patience and perseverance, social and emotional intelligence, and temper control.

10 logic and math games for kids

Logic Case : both the main game and its extensions - which are available at Cucamenta - are incredibly fun and great for stimulating logical thinking, motivation and concentration. With the wooden pencil, boys and girls can check for themselves if their answer is correct by solving each of the 77 puzzles. In the extensions you can find different themes, from animals to holidays, princesses, nature or everyday life.

I learn to : at Cucamenta you will find the most basic math toys for babies and children from two years old. Through an intelligent design made of wood and silicone, they promote the development of numerical and special intelligence. With them they can learn to count, to handle volumes, to classify colors or to discover fractions and the basic notions of arithmetic. The little one will be able to enjoy them both with solo experimentation and with other children.

Smart Games IQ : Smart Games IQ games have been a hit with children since their launch. They are mini games, in a convenient, single-player, portable format , ideal for taking anywhere, such as on trips, vacations, or to the grandparents' house. They are available for all ages - also for teenagers or adults - and are multi-level and allow you to start with the simplest challenges and gradually increase the complexity. They have received more than seventy awards. Their benefits include recognizing patterns, training mental flexibility, or practicing special orientation.

High Voltage : Recommended for ages 8 and up, this is a math board game that is ideal for playing with the family. You'll train your mental agility, as you'll have to find the card in your hand that is the result of the sum or subtraction in the center of the table as quickly as possible . Fast-paced and great for training kids and adults to calculate.

You do the washing up : This hilarious and colourful board game from Cacahuete Games will turn the sink into the centre of attention. You must place your cards to get rid of the task and get as many dirty dishes out of sight as possible. Train your strategic decision-making, mental calculations or frustration management.

Mission accomplished : This cooperative card game requires you to work hard as a team to complete as many challenges as possible. However, there are certain restrictions on communication. You can take it anywhere thanks to its small size, and play as a team, in pairs or alone.

Unusual Suspects : This game from Lúdilo is a fun cooperative game, great for testing your detective skills and logical and deductive thinking. Each witness must rely on the opinions, habits and tastes of the suspects to find out who the real culprit is.

Castle Logic – another game from Smart Games that combines logic and construction to build a beautiful 3D wooden castle. It also allows you to hone spatial skills.

Jeff the Cabin Boy and Renata the Pirate: a fun way to practice math operations and problem solving from the age of seven, becoming pirates who solve puzzles or search for juicy loot on Treasure Island. You can find them here .

And by the way, if we're talking about logic and math, don't forget about sudokus and of course puzzles. Choose from all our puzzles and explore in depth the health benefits of puzzles for the little ones. If you're looking for a great gift, try our life-size human body puzzle , with which they will also learn biology. For slightly older ages, we highly recommend STEM toys such as the wide range of robotics games.

Don't forget about the usual games either: Jenga, Rubik's cube or chess are also excellent ways to boost logical thinking.