Games

  • Daisy
    game

    Daisy

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    filled star filled star empty star

    In this game for two players, take it in turns to shade one petal, or two petals next to each other. Is it better to go first or second?

  • Endless Noughts and Crosses
    game

    Endless Noughts and Crosses

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    filled star filled star filled star

    An extension of noughts and crosses in which the grid is enlarged and the length of the winning line can to altered to 3, 4 or 5.

  • A sheepdog herding a field of sheep.
    game

    Counter Roundup

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    filled star filled star filled star

    A game for 1 or 2 people. Use the interactive version, or play with friends. Try to round up as many counters as possible.

  • Chocolate Bars
    game

    Chocolate Bars

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    filled star filled star filled star

    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.

  • Part the Piles
    game

    Part the Piles

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    filled star filled star filled star

    Try to stop your opponent from being able to split the piles of counters into unequal numbers. Can you find a strategy?

  • Counters
    problem

    Counters

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    filled star filled star filled star

    Hover your mouse over the counters to see which ones will be removed. Click to remove them. The winner is the last one to remove a counter. How you can make sure you win?

  • Board Block Challenge for Two
    problem

    Board Block Challenge for Two

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    filled star filled star filled star

    Board Block Challenge game for an adult and child. Can you prevent your partner from being able to make a shape?

  • A gold star hanging ornament.
    game

    Twinkle Twinkle

    Age
    7 to 14
    Challenge level
    filled star empty star empty star

    A game for 2 people. Take turns placing a counter on the star. You win when you have completed a line of 3 in your colour.

  • Nice or Nasty for Two
    game

    Nice or Nasty for Two

    Age
    7 to 14
    Challenge level
    filled star empty star empty star

    Some Games That May Be Nice or Nasty for an adult and child. Use your knowledge of place value to beat your opponent.