Games

  • Daisy
    game

    Daisy

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    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
    3 out of 3

    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
    3 out of 3

    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
    3 out of 3

    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
    3 out of 3

    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
    3 out of 3

    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
    3 out of 3

    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
    1 out of 3

    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
    1 out of 3

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

  • Factors and Multiples Game for Two
    game

    Factors and Multiples Game for Two

    Age
    7 to 14
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Factors and Multiples game for an adult and child. How can you make sure you win this game?