Add 'em Up

Add 'em Up Walkthrough

Add 'em Up is a mathematics puzzle game appropriate for players of all ages. This brain game features colorful graphics, simple controls, and gameplay that will test your ability to plan, improvise, and of course, add.

The goal of Add 'em Up is to clear all tiles on the board by placing number tiles adjacent to tiles that add up to the new number placed. In order for tiles to be removed, all tiles adjacent (horizontal, vertical, and diagonal) to the new tile that was placed must add up to the number displayed on the new tile. It should be noted that in this math game, if the sum of a group of tiles is above nine then only the ones place is counter (for example, if a group of tiles adds up to 17, placing a 7 tile will cause the tiles to be removed). This version of Add 'em Up only features Classic Mode, where a number queue is given to you, and the first five stages of Puzzle Mode, where you can select which numbers you wish to place.

Aside from standard number tiles, Add 'em Up features special abilities that can be used by clicking the buttons at the top of the screen. These abilities can only be used once per game and once you click the button to use one, you cannot deselect the ability. Bombs are used to clear a three-by-three area of tiles, but can only be placed on an empty tile. Clicking the question mark (?) button will randomize the tiles remaining on the board. The button labeled with an 'X' is used to eliminate all instances of a certain number on the board. Finally, you can get up to ten hints in this brain game by clicking the 'H' button in the upper-left corner of the screen.

Add 'em Up features simple point-and-click controls and a colorful interface that makes it appropriate for school-aged children. This game is not a proper way to learn addition, but it may be helpful for practicing addition for children that already know how. Classic Mode of this puzzle game is also good practice for planning ahead and improvisation since players are only allowed to place the number at the top of the queue.

Add 'em Up is a delightful brain game with a wonderful concept. This version of Add 'em Up may only be a demonstration, but it still delivers fun gameplay that will test your cognitive skills!