The Best Bump Games
📝 This post, Bump Games, was originally published in 2017 and has been updated with new information and resources.
Have you heard of Bump?
When I learned about the game Bump, I was immediately hooked! I couldn’t believe a game could be so easy to create, so fun to play, and so good for learning skills. I started making Bump games for both math and literacy concepts and haven’t stopped since — as you can see from the list below!
What is a Bump Game?
If you have never played a Bump game before, you are going to love it! A Bump game is a simple two-player math or literacy game that is as easy to learn as it is fun to play. Here is how it works — each player takes turns rolling a die, drawing a card, or spinning a spinner, solving the problem that matches their turn, and placing their marker on the correct space on the game board. The catch? If your opponent is already on that space, you can BUMP them off and take their spot! The goal is to cover as many spaces as possible — or bump your opponent off the board entirely! Simple, fast, and so much fun!
Why Use Bump Games?
Bump games are one of those rare activities that feel like pure fun but are actually packed with learning! Every turn gives students meaningful practice with key math or literacy skills — addition, subtraction, sight words, and more — without them even realizing they are working! The competitive element keeps kids engaged and motivated, and the quick pace means there is no time to lose focus. Best of all, Bump games are easy to differentiate — just swap out the game board to match your students’ skill levels!
When to Use Bump Games
The beauty of Bump games is that they fit just about anywhere in your day! They are perfect for math and literacy centers, early finisher activities, partner work, and indoor recess. They also make fantastic take-home practice for families and are a huge hit at Family Math Night. With just two players, some cards or dice, and a few markers, Bump games can be set up in minutes and played anywhere — at school, at home, or even on the go!
Below is a list of all the Bump games I have created so far. Some are free to download now, and others are available in my TPT store.
Bump Games for Math and Literacy
Seasonal Bump Games
Valentine’s Day Addition and Subtraction Bump (FREE)
Hanukkah Addition Bump (FREE)
Christmas Tree Ordinal Number Bump
Geometry Bump Games
Time Bump Games
Happy Faces O’Clock and Half-Past Bump
Number Sense Bump Games
Double and Doubles +1 Bump Games
Monster Themed Doubles and Doubles +1 Bump
3 Spaced Themed Addition Bump (addition, doubles and doubles +1)
Place Value Bump Games
Miscellaneous MathBump Games
Circus Addition Bump (FREE)
Literacy Bump Games
Upper Case and Lower Case Letters Bump
Whether you are looking for a quick math center, a Family Math Night activity, or a fun take-home game, there is a Bump game on this list for every occasion! New games are added regularly so check back often!
Bump Game Directions
I think writing up the directions for Bump Games is probably the most tedious part of creating these games, so I have done it for you. Grab the Bump Game Directions for most of the games here.
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