TiViTz

TiViTz is a math strategy game -- with similarities to checkers and chess -- that's available on the web, through an iOS or Android app, or even as a physical board game. Students play against an opponent (computer or human) to try to move their pieces from their home base to the other side of the board to "claim" various operations. The game's layout is similar to checkers in the way that pieces move, however, a jumped piece remains on the board. The object of the game is for students to claim spots with their various pieces, and then solve the resulting math equation -- correctly, to optimize their points. Students don't need an account to play, but without one a tutorial session will start each game. 

TiViTz has also worked to partner with a number of organizations to increase the reach of the game, including working with McDonald's, where games are hosted for students to play. TiViTz also has a Dollar Club (in beta) that encourages students to play against others globally. This increases the fun factor and encourages students to build their skills to succeed in these challenges.

TiViTz finds a unique way to reinforce math concepts using an engaging spin on checkers (with some interesting baseball influences and analogies). The high-quality graphics and novel gameplay help reinforce concepts like operations, fractions, and percentages. The rules, especially some of the more complex variations, can be confusing and even frustrating for players at first, but with practice, students should get the mechanics down.

The time between moves in the online game is a bit slow, and the game mechanics could become repetitive for students. In order for the game to be considered fair, students should be well-matched in math ability to play against one another. Otherwise, scoring will be unbalanced, and students could get frustrated and lose the meaning of the game. Resources on the website help teachers learn the rules and how to incorporate the game into their classroom and curriculum.