game
Seega
An ancient game for two from Egypt. You'll need twelve distinctive 'stones' each to play. You could chalk out the board on the ground - do ask permission first.
Visualising and representing
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gamePenta play
Age7 to 11Challenge level
A shape and space game for 2, 3 or 4 players. Be the last person to be able to place a pentomino piece on the playing board. -
gameKhun Phaen escapes to freedom
Age11 to 14Challenge level
Slide the pieces to move Khun Phaen past all the guards into the position on the right from which he can escape to freedom.
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gameCounter roundup
Age7 to 11Challenge level
A game for 1 or 2 people. Use the interactive version, or play with friends. Try to round up as many counters as possible. -
gamePut yourself in a box
Age7 to 11Challenge level
A game for 2 players. Given a board of dots in a grid pattern, players take turns drawing a line by connecting 2 adjacent dots. Your goal is to complete more squares than your opponent. -
gamePumpkin patch
A game for two players based on a game from the Somali people of Africa. The first player to pick all the other's 'pumpkins' is the winner. -
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gameWari
Age14 to 16Challenge level
This is a simple version of an ancient game played all over the world. It is also called Mancala. What tactics will increase your chances of winning? -
gameJam
Age14 to 16Challenge level
To avoid losing think of another very well known game where the patterns of play are similar.
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