Multiplication Squares

Skill: Multiplication | No. of players: 2-4 | Set-up: Quick

This game is a take on the game where you “capture” the square after completing lines between 2 dots. It has been a favorite of mine to play with students before breaks (rather than start a new topic) and during testing periods (to provide a less intense, but still productive time). Due to copyright permissions, I am unable to provide the link as a download, but I can send you to the source.

To get the resource: 

1. Type in your search bar this address: https://www.games4gains.com/blog/multiplication-squares-game 

2. Scroll down until you see “Multiplication Squares Game”, bolded and underlined. All the instructions are included in the download.

   
   

Materials

• Game board (as linked above)

• Different colored writing utensils

• Dice (1 per group)

Pro-tip:

Consider laminating the gameboard and using white board markers for quick clean up and reusability of the game

Modifications:

1. Have students pair up and take turns rolling and solving the products

2. Allow students to use a white board or paper/pencil to draw representations of the problem.