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Subtraction squares
5 to 11
A game for 2 players. Using 2 dice, some counters and a games board, can you form a line of counters from one side of the board to the other?
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Gotcha
7 to 11
A game for 2 players. This could be played outside with people instead of counters. Try to trap or escape from your opponent.
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Money line-up
5 to 7
In this game for two players, the aim is to make a row of four coins which total one dollar.
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Mū tōrere
Try playing this game from New Zealand at the beach by drawing the board in the sand. Find an opponent and see if you can win by ending up with your shell in the centre space.
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Counter roundup
7 to 11
A game for 1 or 2 people. Use the interactive version, or play with friends. Try to round up as many counters as possible.
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Sz'kwa
This Chinese game for two players is a simple version of Wei ch'i or Go. Each player has 20 distinctive pieces - try coins, pebbles, shells. You could try marking the board out in wet sand.
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Low go
7 to 16
A game for 2 players. Take turns to place a counter so that it occupies one of the lowest possible positions in the grid. The first player to complete a line of 4 wins.
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Chocolate bars
7 to 11
This is a game to be played on your own or with friends. Imagine you are having a party. Each person takes it in turns to stand behind the chair where they will get the most chocolate.