I first played Number Munchers when I was in elementary school, in "computer" class, and I had a blast! It was a fun game because it throws some variety into it so it isn't actually only munching "numbers," but, if I can remember right it had different categories, with things such as clothing, whether it be striped, polka dotted, plaid, or plain clothing you were munching... or maybe it was tools?
I think I had to munch tools at one point. Numbers and letters seemed to be the more "educational" options, but, it added a more fun element to the game by changing it up more.
Though, it was still educational, I remember it actually being challenging when I was younger, therefore, I think it is a great game for kids, because it is challenging and makes you think, but it is also a lot of fun at the same time!
It was like, on my lunch break sometimes, I would go sit in the library just to play number munchers! It's like the teachers were tricking kids into learning, because what they were learning was actually fun.
Honestly though, I think I could still play it now a days just to keep my math skills sharp, and keep me updated, because there actually are more harder levels, that actually do get harder.
And I just don't think it is a bad idea to play, no matter how old you are. If you are a parent, maybe you can help your young kids play it and learn and excel in math, it is really a good, game, but not only good, fun!
It is rare to be able to get kids to be able to do actually school related work of their own free will, but if they actually have a game that is fun, they will be at it all the time! What more could you ask for?
And as still sort of a kid myself, I think it is still fun to play, as in, I actually play it for fun, how is that for a educational game? I actually play it to have fun, not because it helps me in school... if you could get any kid to do that... things would be easier, and maybe they would look forward to school more often, and want to have fun in math, which is usually a subject that kids struggle in, or don't like as much as their other ones?
It is worth a try at least, especially when you can just download it off of the internet! Play Number Munchers!
