--- product_id: 347673254 title: "Math Games with Bad Drawings: 75 1/4 Simple, Challenging, Go-Anywhere Games & And Why They Matter" price: "£30.89" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/347673254-math-games-with-bad-drawings-75-1-4-simple-challenging store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 1 min to learn 75+ math games pen & paper play Math Games with Bad Drawings: 75 1/4 Simple, Challenging, Go-Anywhere Games & And Why They Matter **Price:** £30.89 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🧠 Level up your game night with math that’s actually fun! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Math Games with Bad Drawings: 75 1/4 Simple, Challenging, Go-Anywhere Games & And Why They Matter - **How much does it cost?** £30.89 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/347673254-math-games-with-bad-drawings-75-1-4-simple-challenging) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Humor Meets Math:** Ben Orlin’s signature witty, bad-drawing style makes math approachable and fun. - • **Minimalist Setup:** All you need is paper, pens, and coins—perfect for spontaneous play anywhere. - • **Social & Educational:** Ideal for bonding with friends or family while boosting critical thinking and problem-solving skills. - • **Endless Brain Teasers:** 75+ simple yet challenging math games to keep your mind sharp and entertained. - • **Quick to Start, Lifelong to Master:** Each game takes just a minute to learn but offers infinite depth and replayability. ## Overview Math Games with Bad Drawings offers 75+ interactive, easy-to-learn math games designed by bestselling author Ben Orlin. Combining humor, minimal materials, and deep strategic play, this collection transforms math into a social, thought-provoking experience perfect for professionals seeking brain-boosting fun on the go. ## Description Bestselling author and worst-drawing artist Ben Orlin expands his oeuvre with this interactive collection of mathematical games. With 70-plus games, each taking a minute to learn and a lifetime to master, this treasure trove will delight, educate, and entertain. From beloved math popularizer Ben Orlin comes a masterfully compiled collection of dozens of playable mathematical games. This ultimate game chest draws on mathematical curios, childhood classics, and soon-to-be classics, each hand-chosen to be (1) fun, (2) thought-provoking, and (3) easy to play. With just paper, pens, and the occasional handful of coins, you and a partner can enjoy hours of fun-and hours of challenge. Orlin's sly humor, expansive knowledge, and so-bad-they're-good drawings show us how simple rules summon our best thinking. Games include: * Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe * Sprouts * Battleship * Quantum Go Fish * Dots and Boxes * Black Hole * Order and Chaos * Sequencium * Paper Boxing * Prophecies * Arpeggios * Banker * Francoprussian Labyrinth * Cats and Dogs * And many more. Review: One for the Maths geeks - Great Christmas present for my Mathsy daughter Loads of fun and actual Maths and a bit of philosophy Review: great book - Very good book! Gave us fun activities to do with pen and paper. Good explanations, very pleased. ## Features - Math Games with Bad Drawings: 75 1/4 Simple, Challenging, Go-Anywhere Games & And Why They Matter - Product type: ABIS_BOOK - Brand: Black Dog & Leventhal ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 187,098 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 32 in Mathematical Game Theory 125 in Mathematics References 177 in Higher Mathematical Education | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 516 Reviews | ## Images ![Math Games with Bad Drawings: 75 1/4 Simple, Challenging, Go-Anywhere Games & And Why They Matter - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81M0SaDUX7L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One for the Maths geeks *by E***S on 3 November 2025* Great Christmas present for my Mathsy daughter Loads of fun and actual Maths and a bit of philosophy ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ great book *by A***R on 22 July 2025* Very good book! Gave us fun activities to do with pen and paper. Good explanations, very pleased. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent fun for math-interested children, 8 years or older *by S***N on 11 May 2024* My son (9 years) is hugely enjoying this book and it really is a great way to see how diverse and fun math can be. Pro tip if giving as a gift: buy this book but also buy paper with square grid, as you will need it for many games. ## Frequently Bought Together - Math Games with Bad Drawings: 75 1/4 Simple, Challenging, Go-Anywhere Games & And Why They Matter - Math with Bad Drawings: Illuminating the Ideas That Shape Our Reality --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/347673254-math-games-with-bad-drawings-75-1-4-simple-challenging](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/347673254-math-games-with-bad-drawings-75-1-4-simple-challenging) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-29*