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The rules can be altered to fit any counting sequence. It is also a great game for developing strategic thinking and discussing tips for how to win the game once players have played it a few times.  \nAge Range: 4th grade+  \nNumber of players: 2  \nLearning: Subtracting in decimals with one decimal place from 3, strategy game You will need  \n- a calculator  \nInstructions  \n- Take turns to start each game.  \n- The calculator starts with the number 3.  \n- Each turn a player can choose to subtract either 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4 or 0.5  \n- The winner is the player who makes zero on the calculator.  \nExample  \nThe calculator is set to number 3.  \nPlayer 1 chooses to subtract 0.3. The new total is 2.7.  \nPlayer 2 chooses to subtract 0.5. The new total is 2.2.  \nPlayer 1 chooses to subtract 0.4. The new total is 1.8.  \nPlayer 2 subtracts 0.3. The new total is 1.5.  \nPlayer 1 subtracts 0.5. The new total is 1.  \nPlayer 2 subtracts 0.4. The new total is 0.6.  \nPlayer 1 subtracts 0.2. The new total is 0.4.  \nPlayer 2 subtracts 0.4. The new total is 0. Player 2 is the winner.  \nVariations  \n- The loser is the player who makes zero using the calculator.  \n- Change the total and the amount you subtract – experiment! E.g. Change the total to 10 and subtract any multiple of 0.1 up to 0.9.  \nThis game is a very strategic game, and it is possible never to lose if you go first.","cbCaispDxcBm3ygK","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaispDxcBm3ygK","pdf",162298,"English","# Countdown to Zero Calculator Game\n## Rules and Instructions\n## Example Gameplay\n## Game Variations","[{\"question\":\"What is the objective of the Countdown to Zero calculator game?\",\"answer\":\"The objective is to be the player who makes the number on the calculator exactly zero.\"},{\"question\":\"What age group is this math game suitable for?\",\"answer\":\"This game is designed for students in the 4th grade and above.\"},{\"question\":\"How can the standard rules of the game be modified?\",\"answer\":\"Players can change the starting total, the allowable subtraction amounts, or alter the winning condition so that the player who reaches zero becomes the loser.\"}]","Countdown to Zero Calculator Game - 4th Grade Math Activity | PDF",1792677288]