EQUATE - equation thinking game - numbers board game Start Price GBP 20.00 Current Price GBP 20.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, September 25, 2008 End Time Sunday, December 07, 2008 Location Stafford See more about 'EQUATE - equation thinking game - numbers board game' Description Equate – The Equation Thinking Game! Equate is to numbers what Scrabble is to letters!  Fun and challenging for both adults and children, exciting & engaging and mentally stimulating - this award winning game combines education with recreation.   A player’s hand consists of nine tiles, including numbers and operators – an “equal” symbol is available whenever needed.  Player form equations horizontally and vertically, starting at the centre of the Board.  Each successive play must connect with the previous.  Players strive for a high score by taking advantage of the individual symbol's value and the premium board positions.   Developed by Mary Kay Beavers, a mathematics instructor at City College of San Francisco, Equate is manufactured to a very high standard in China and distributed in the UK by The Green Board Games Company.  The strong cardboard box measuring approx. 26x26x5cm contains the Playing Board, four tile racks, instructions and the Original Tile Set of 190 (including numbers – whole & fractions, the four basic operators and equal symbols).  Advanced and Junior Tile Sets (sold separately) are also available.   Equate is a game for two to four players (or teams), aged 8yrs and over.  There are many levels of play to encourage and improve thinking skills, develop number sense and to use algebraic reasoning.  Not suitable for children under 4yrs due to small parts choking hazard.   New and sealed.   Payment & Despatch   We accept payment via PayPal, Postal Order (uncrossed made payable to “Mrs H Hull”) and personal cheque (made payable to “Mrs H Hull”).  We will despatch within 24hrs of cleared funds notification via Royal Mail 1st Class Recorded Delivery.  If ordering more than two items (or other items from our Shop) to be delivered at the same time, please e-mail us for a Combined Postage Quotation.  For a faster delivery service, please select Royal Mail Special Delivery 9.00am or Royal Mail Special Delivery Next Day – Royal Mail’s Terms & Conditions apply.  Overseas buyers please e-mail for a Quotation.     Returns Policy   We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase.  However, in the unlikely event that an item arrives damaged or is defective in manufacture we will replace it free of charge, PROVIDED:   ·        We are notified by e-mail within seven working days of receipt that an item is damaged or defective – you will be e-mailed a Returns Reference Number. ·        The item is returned to us via Royal Mail Recorded Delivery (for goods valued up-to £36:00) or Royal Mail Special Delivery (for goods valued in excess of £36:00) – postage costs will be refunded.  Applies to UK only – overseas buyers please e-mail for Instructions.   We fully understand that sometimes orders are inadvertently placed for products over the internet.  If for any reason you decide that the item is not required we may (and at our discretion) accept a Return against which a Credit or full Refund (less the cost of postage) may be offered, PROVIDED:   ·        We are notified by e-mail within seven working days of receipt, stating clearly your reasons for wishing to return the item - you may then be e-mailed a Returns Reference Number. ·        The item is returned to us (at your cost and responsibility) via Royal Mail Recorded Delivery (for goods valued up-to £36:00) or Royal Mail Special Delivery (for goods valued in excess of £36:00).  Applies to UK only – overseas buyers please e-mail for Instructions. ·        The item remains sealed, unopened and returned to us undamaged – it is your responsibility to ensure goods arrive back at our location in a saleable condition. ·         We reserve the right to charge an Administration Fee.   Please note that:   ·         Returns will not be accepted under any circumstances for Books purchased from our Shop. ·         Returns are not accepted (nor Credits/Refunds offered) for goods which are clearly sold as “Sale Items”.     Questions and Further Information   If you have any questions or need further information on any of the Puzzles and Games sold in our Shop, our Returns Policy or our Postage charges; please feel free to contact us via e-mail.  Please add us to your Favourite Sellers for future updates on new and exciting products on offer in our Shop.     Place a Bid!