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Approaching midnight: jump straight in
If you'd like to explore the game freely, without any nudges from us, choose this version.
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Approaching midnight: get started
Like a bit of help getting into the game? Then have a look at this.
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Approaching midnight: what next?
Want some suggestions about where to go next with the game?
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Approaching midnight: taking it further
Here we offer some suggestions about how you could take the Approaching Midnight game further.
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Approaching midnight: the ultimate
Want a serious challenge? Have a look at these ideas for changing the Approaching Midnight game.
These strategy games are related to Approaching Midnight. Have a go at them. What do you notice? What is the same and what is different about the games if you compare them?
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Favourite
Nim-7
Age
5 to 11
Challenge level
Can you work out how to win this game of Nim? Does it matter if you go first or second?
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Got it
Age
7 to 14
Challenge level
A game for two people, or play online. Given a target number, say 23, and a range of numbers to choose from, say 1-4, players take it in turns to add to the running total to hit their target.
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Stop the clock
Age
5 to 7
Challenge level
This is a game for two players. Can you find out how to be the first to get to 12 o'clock?