Seeing Squares
Players take it in turns to choose a dot on the grid. The winner is the first to have four dots that can be joined to form a square.
Players take it in turns to choose a dot on the grid. The winner is the first to have four dots that can be joined to form a square.
Use your knowledge of place value to try to win this game. How will you maximise your score?
In this game the winner is the first to make the total 37. Is this a fair game?
Add or subtract the two numbers on the spinners and try to complete a row of three. Are there some numbers that are good to aim for?
Players take it in turns to choose a dot on the grid. The winner is the first to have four dots that can be joined to form a square.
Use your addition and subtraction skills, combined with some strategic thinking, to beat your partner at this game.
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.
In these addition and subtraction games, you'll need to think strategically to get closest to the target.
Here is a machine with four coloured lights. Can you develop a strategy to work out the rules controlling each light?
After playing 500 games, my success rate at Solitare is 49%. How many games do I need to win to increase my success rate to 50%?