
- BGG rank
- BGG #27,215
- BGG rating
- 5.4
Math Dice Jr.
- 2 players
- 10 min
- Complexity 1.0/5

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Math Dice is a board game released in 2003 5–10 minutes per game and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Sam Ritchie and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling.
MathDice: The Fast Fun Game of Mental Math To play: 1. Roll two 12-sided dice. Multiply the two numbers together. That is the TARGET NUMBER. 2. Roll three 6-sided dice. 3. The winner is the first player to combine the three d6 in any way to match - or come closest to - the TARGET NUMBER. You can use each dice only once in the equation. Game includes the five dice, cloth bag, and an instruction booklet with these practice tables: addition/subtraction, multiplication, division, powers, and roots. This game was invented by a sixth-grader as a "Design a Game" math workshop project. Recommended for elementary age through adult.
The listed playing time for Math Dice is 5–10 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Math Dice for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Math Dice has a complexity rating of 1.6 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Math Dice belongs to these categories: Number, Educational, and Math. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Math Dice are: Sam Ritchie. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Math Dice as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.