Do you need another game to help your kids learn arithmetic? Do you love variety as much as my kids and I do? Then Proof! is the game for you!
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Proof! is very similar to Math Dice, except it’s using cards. In Proof, you lay out a 3×3 grid, then take turns creating equations with the exposed cards. Any cards you use are replaced at the end of your turn. Whoever finishes with the most cards wins.
If you love math and you love cards, you’ll love this game. It does take a little more room than Math Dice, and we don’t have it hanging up, but it’s a nice, small box. However, if your child is very math or school averse, I’d avoid Proof! as it is obvious. For my kids, though, who have never been in school, it’s a win.
Most of the cards are just one or two digits, though there are plenty of numbers on the larger side of this range. Since there are nine cards in the grid, though, it’s almost always possible to create an easy equation. The trick, though, is in finding it.
I think my kids do find Math Dice a bit easier. For one, we started with Math Dice Junior, which only goes up to 12, so that’s some easier math. I think it’s also easier when you have one side of your equation figured out. The “target dice” in Math Dice means you’re just trying to get to that particular number.
Whereas in Proof, you can use any of the 9 cards on either side of your equals sign. You could have a simple x + y = z sort of equation, or a much more complicated equation with things going on, on both sides of the equals sign (a + b = c / d – e x f). While I find these extra options exciting, I can see how it would be overwhelming instead. In Proof’s defense, it is recommended for ages 9+.
Overall, I really enjoy this game and think it’s a great addition to our game collection. The small size means it’s easy to keep, even if it is similar to Math Dice. I think, as my kids get a bit older, we’ll play it more often.