Pizza Mania Early Math Game Rating :
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful.
Educational but fun!
By Cherise Kachelmuss
Even though Pizza Mania is technically an Early Math game, to my boys its just a fun game. It is a game that comes with four plastic pieces and pizza toppings, everything being quite durable! The game also comes with a pizza chef which is a plastic pizza guy who talks you through the game! He does require 3 AAA batteries, which are not included and his Italian voice makes my boys laugh. There are only two buttons on him, Start and Game so it is quite simple for my boys to play, but I do have to get them started as there are two games to choose from.
The first game, Pizza Party, is more for beginners (or younger players) as it uses basic adding and subtracting by 1-3 toppings. The chef tells players what toppings to add or take away from their pizzas.
The second game, Pizza Panic, is for more advanced players. It is basically the same as the first game but faster.
The games last about a minute and at the end of the game the chef will tell you what should be left on your pizza, whoever's pizza matches - wins! So yes there can be more than one winner! I really like that there (hopefully) isn't just one winner, as so many games are about competition but this game is more about self-confidence and paying attention. It encourages players to pay attention, listen to directions and not necessarily compete. While it is for 2-4 players (ages 4 and up) , really one person can play on their own to practice. My 3 year old loves to make the pizzas on his own and he is slowly understanding that he needs to listen to the pizza chef's directions.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
So cute!
By Pen Name
Love this toy! As a former teacher, now a childcare provider, I would recommend this toy! The pieces are rubber and extremely cute! Excellent for teaching children to follow directions and learning to realize its ok to not always be correct, so long as they tried. Only thing I'd recommend is maybe a clearer voice from pizza man. You can understand him fine just could be a little clearer. But love the concept!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.Awesome Toy for Fun & Educatioanal Value
By gabrielalice68
I purchased the "Pizza Mania Early Math Game" for my younger kids as an educational tool, to use in their homeschooling education. I had no idea of just how great an item it was until after having received it. The quality is exceptional, and my kids who absolutely love pizza, were blown away when I presented them with it to play it the first time. It was an investment of $20.00 that far exceeded my expectations, and as I said my kids love playing it. We even take it to doctor's appointments so that the kids can play it while waiting to be seen by their doctor.
Product Description
Listen up and think fast, young pizza makers. Chef calls out toppings for children to put on (and take off) their pizzas. Reinforces listening, counting, and early addition and subtraction. Self-checking with 2 levels of play to challenge students further. Includes 4 pizzas, 48 toppings (pepperoni, mushrooms, olives and peppers) and talking chef (3 ½ "L x 3 1/2"W x 5"H) with volume control. Requires 3 AA batteries, not included. For 2–4 players. Grades PreK+ How to play: • Hand out a pizza to each player • Chef calls out the order- “Add 3 olives, take away 1 pepperoni”• After 1 minute, Chef calls out what toppings the pizzas should have • All players with the correct toppings win.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #15430 in Toys & Games
- Size: 8.00" L x 6.10" W x 4.80" H
- Brand: Learning Resources
- Model: LER6954
- Platform: Windows
- Format: CD-ROM
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 4.80" h x6.10" w x8.00" l,1.20 pounds
Features
- Reinforces listening, counting, and early addition and subtraction
- Includes talking chef
- All players with the correct toppings win
