Play the game Connect Three

You can use the interactive version below or print this board to play away from the computer.

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Are some squares easier to land on than others?

I can only land on 12 if I get a 6 and a -6:

6 - (-6) =12

but there are many ways of landing on 4:
2 - (-2) = 4
(-1) + 5 = 4
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Can you work out the number of different ways of achieving each of the different totals?

Can these results help you work out a strategy for improving your chances of winning the game?