u/Apprehensive_Drag869 — reddlx

Anyone using gamified tools for algebra tutoring? Curious what works

I tutor math and built something for my own sessions — a free browser game where solving linear equations is the game mechanic itself (think Balatro but with algebra). I use it with students who tune out the moment an equation appears.

Not trying to sell anything, genuinely curious what other tutors use for engagement with reluctant students. Happy to share the link if anyone wants to see what I mean.

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u/Apprehensive_Drag869 — 17 days ago

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Je suis prof de maths et j'ai créé un jeu gratuit (sans monétisation) pour pratiquer les équations — je le partage, ce n'est pas une démarche commerciale

Bonjour à tous,

Je précise d'emblée pour respecter les règles du sub : ce n'est pas une publication commerciale. Pas de prix, pas de compte premium, pas de publicité, pas de don demandé. Je suis prof de maths suppléant en Espagne et je partage simplement un outil que j'ai créé moi-même, gratuitement, sans aucune intention de monétisation.

Cardculus est un jeu de navigateur où résoudre des équations du premier degré est la mécanique du jeu — pas un exercice déguisé derrière une récompense. Chaque manche montre une équation, on choisit la carte avec la bonne valeur de x.

Je l'ai testé avec mes propres élèves. Ceux qui décrochaient dès qu'une équation apparaissait au tableau redemandaient à jouer.

Gratuit, sans compte, sans installation, hébergé sur itch.io (plateforme non commerciale pour jeux indépendants).

👉 manuasg.itch.io/cardculus

Si quelqu'un teste avec ses élèves, je serais ravi d'avoir un retour pédagogique.

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u/Apprehensive_Drag869 — 17 days ago

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Fiz um roguelite onde as "mãos de poker" são equações lineares — grátis, roda no navegador

Sou professor de matemática no ensino médio na Espanha e passei os últimos meses construindo isso.

Cardculus é um jogo de navegador gratuito inspirado no Balatro, mas com álgebra no lugar do poker. Cada rodada te mostra uma equação de primeiro grau — você escolhe a carta com o valor correto de x para ganhar fichas e multiplicadores. Acumule pontos suficientes antes de ficar sem mãos ou é game over. Tem jokers, relíquias e rodadas de chefe com regras diferentes.

Testei com meus próprios alunos. Os que desligavam assim que aparecia uma equação no quadro pediram para jogar de novo.

Roda em qualquer navegador, sem instalação, sem cadastro. Totalmente grátis.

👉 manuasg.itch.io/cardculus

Alguém topa testar? 😄

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u/Apprehensive_Drag869 — 18 days ago

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I'm a math teacher and I built a free Balatro-inspired game to teach linear equations in class

I've been teaching secondary school math as a substitute teacher in Spain while studying for the civil service teaching exams. Between lesson planning and exam prep, I spent the last few months building this.

Cardculus is a free browser roguelite where you solve first-degree equations to score points and beat rounds — basically Balatro but with algebra instead of poker.

How it works: Each hand presents an equation. Pick the card with the correct value of x (or type it in) to earn chips and multipliers. Stack enough points before you run out of hands.

What's in it:

6 equation types — from basic ax+b=c up to brackets on both sides
3 difficulty levels (designed for ages 12-16)
12 jokers with unique effects, 8 relics
14 collectable historical mathematicians with pixel art portraits
Permanent upgrades between runs
No install, works on mobile — just share a link with students

I tested it with my students this week. They kept playing after class.

It's completely free: manuasg.itch.io/cardculus

Happy to hear feedback from anyone who tries it — especially teachers

u/Apprehensive_Drag869 — 13 days ago