A fast-paced numerical slalom game

Numbers Merge: Plus and Run is a cross between merge puzzles and runner games that harvests the complexity of math problems solved at high speed while slaloming between obstacles. This single-player runner and merge puzzle is available on Google Play to Android smartphone users aged 3 and over, given its PEGI 3 rating.

This sliding puzzle was developed by ABI Global. It is a cross between various runners, like Edge Runner, and a range of merge puzzle games, such asMergest Kingdom: Merge Puzzle. As obstacles change their value dynamically, no two games are alike. Players must also trust their instinct against all logic.

Who can play it?

Only available in English, the game’s menu is pretty straightforward and light in text, making it accessible to native speakers as well as people who are not fluent in English.

What’s it about?

The game is all about rushing a number through other numbers to merge and add values. This is done by sliding a finger from side to side across the handheld device’s screen. The trick is to only touch numbers that are smaller than the player’s number, be they positive or negative. Hitting a large number causes players to lose and start over.

What’s special about it?

The great thing about this merge and runner is that it brings together elements of a merge puzzle with runner-style platforms. The result is a thrilling game in which numbers skittle into other numbers to add up.

Mind-numbing dodging

If not for the fact that flying debris occasionally covers the screen, this number merge game would be thrilling and engaging. It also has pointless panels lined up after the finishing line and contains scoring bugs conducive to playing dirty.