Game of Place Value (Product Code: SLE/MAT/56) is a U-shaped wire abacus used to teach the place value of numbers up to lakh in primary maths classrooms. Its 6 wires each hold 9 beads, 54 beads in all, on a compact 20 cm × 7 cm unit, so pupils can build, read and compare six-digit numbers at their desks. It is made by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), an OEM manufacturer, at its own factory in Ambala, India.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | U-shaped wire abacus |
| Wires | 6 |
| Beads | 9 per wire, 54 in total |
| Size | 20 cm × 7 cm |
| Place value range | Up to lakh |
| Product code | SLE/MAT/56 |
| Manufacturer | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab) — OEM |
| Country of origin | India (made in Ambala, Haryana) |
Each wire of the Game of Place Value stands for one place: ones, tens, hundreds, thousands, ten thousands and lakhs in the Indian system. With at most nine beads on a wire, a place can never hold more than nine, which is exactly the rule pupils need to learn. Building a number bead by bead shows why the same digit is worth more on a wire further to the left.
The game comes from digit challenges: given a set of digits, pupils form the greatest and the smallest possible number, then compare answers with a partner. Teachers can also call out a number in words for pupils to build, or build a number and ask for its expanded form.
Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited (CIN U29309HR2020PTC087597) trades as ScienceLab and is the original equipment manufacturer of the Game of Place Value. The abacus is produced at the company’s own premises at 449, HSIIDC Industrial Area, Saha, Ambala, which hold Haryana Factory Licence AMB-ONLINE-CHD-J-414. Schools, dealers and importers buy it factory-direct; for more about the company, see the ScienceLab company profile.
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How many wires and beads does the Game of Place Value have?
The Game of Place Value has 6 wires with 9 beads on each wire, a set of 54 beads in total. Six wires let pupils represent numbers up to the lakh place in the Indian number system.
What size is the Game of Place Value?
The Game of Place Value measures 20 cm × 7 cm. Its compact U-shaped wire design fits on a pupil’s desk, so each child or pair can build and compare numbers during the lesson.
What skills does the Game of Place Value teach?
The Game of Place Value teaches the place value of numbers up to lakh, and helps pupils form numbers from given digits and build the greatest and smallest possible numbers. These activities turn number formation into a quick, competitive game.
Why does each wire of the Game of Place Value hold only 9 beads?
Each wire of the Game of Place Value holds 9 beads because a single place in a number can only hold a digit from zero to nine. When pupils need a tenth bead, they must regroup onto the next wire, which reinforces carrying.
Who manufactures the Game of Place Value?
The Game of Place Value is manufactured by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), the OEM, at its licensed factory in Saha, Ambala, Haryana, India. Schools and resellers receive quotations directly from the manufacturer.
Can schools order the Game of Place Value for every pupil?
Yes. The Game of Place Value can be quoted in class-set quantities so that every pupil or pair has one, and also for dealers and importers in India and international markets. State the quantity and delivery location in your enquiry.
Order the Game of Place Value through the ScienceLab contact page or add it to the enquiry cart with other place-value resources. Quotations come direct from the manufacturer.
Last updated: 24 September 2026