Mathable (1987)

About this game

Mixmath, a.k.a. Mathable, is a game based upon mathematical equations which must be formed on the playing board. It has been described as being like playing Scrabble but using numbers. To do this, the players make use of a playing board with normal squares, squares with a restriction (pink squares) and squares with an award (blue-grey squares marked 2x, and white squares marked 3x), and of 126 numbered tokens. The player who at the end of the game has obtained most points is proclaimed winner.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 4.
• Rules load. At 2.0/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 9 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.