Al-Jabr!

EducaMeeple · Board game · 2024
2–5 15–30 min
8.4 rating Ludopedia
9.1 rating BGG
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8.4 rating Ludopedia
9.1 rating BGG
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RECOMMENDED

If you enjoy quick, mental challenges, you'll love Al-Jabr! It's math with a dash of adrenaline.

Highlights
  • Great for practicing math
  • Dynamic and engaging
  • Easy to learn and play
Keep in mind
  • Can be stressful for those who dislike pressure
  • Limited to math enthusiasts
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Al-Jabr! is a competitive and educational game for 2 to 5 players, where the goal is to solve mathematical equations in record time. Each round starts with the reveal of a target number, and players receive five number cards and a series of mathematical operators. From there, it's a race against the clock to create an equation that gets as close as possible to the target number. When someone shouts 'Al-Jabr!' and flips the hourglass, the other players have only the hourglass time to finalize their equations. The winner of the round is the one who gets closest to the target number, and the first to win three rounds wins the game. Besides being a great way to practice math, Al-Jabr! comes with a manual for teachers, making it easy to use in the classroom. It's guaranteed fun for those who enjoy quick, mental challenges!

Best player count

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2–5 players
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Game details

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Mechanics

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Publisher EducaMeeple
Designer Carlos Silvestre Oliosa Pariz, Maik Lebarck Caliari
Artist Augusto César Medeiros Diniz

Community

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7owners
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Frequently Asked Questions

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5 questions
How many players can participate?
From 2 to 5 players.
What is the average duration of a game?
Between 15 and 30 minutes.
Is it hard to learn?
No, the rules are simple and easy to understand.
Do you need advanced math knowledge?
No, only basic operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Does it come with a manual for teachers?
Yes, the game includes a manual for classroom use.

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