SALAMANDER SHOOT OUT 0 TO 10! - Math Addition and Subtraction Game for 1st Grade

Oct 22, 2026

Uploaded by Eliana

SALAMANDER SHOOT OUT 0 TO 10! is a two-player math game where players race to cover all numbers on their 3×3 grid. Using two dice and counters, players make target numbers with quick addition and subtraction facts (optionally multiplication and division for older children). Luck influences dice outcomes, but repeated calculation builds fast number sense. Rules include taking turns, applying +/− (or ×/÷), and scoring variations where row shots or total covered counters determine the winner.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages3

Reading Time8 min

AccessFree to download

Game Overview

Age Range and Learning Goals

Materials

Instructions

Core Turn and Winning Rules

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More Players

Quicker Row Win Option

Sample Grids

SALAMANDER SHOOT OUT 0 TO 10 This Shoot Out game is a game which involves trying to be the first person to shoot out all the numbers on their grid. It has an element of luck, but it is a great game for developing quick addition and subtraction fact skills. Age Range: 1ST Grade + Number of players: 2 Learning: add and subtract (optionally multiply and divide) with numbers up to 6 You will need: - 2 Dice - 9 counters in different colors Instructions: - If you are using the blank grids, each player chooses 9 different numbers between 0 and 10. The players write their numbers on their opponent’s blank 3 by 3 grid. - Take turns to throw the dice. - Use the numbers on the dice and your + and-skills to make the numbers on one of the uncovered part of your grid (with the numbers your opponent has chosen for you) . Older children could also use x and ÷ too. - Example: if you roll a 1 and a 4, you could make 5 (4+1), a 3 (4-1) or a 4 (4x1) . - Shoot out the number on the grid by covering it up with one of your counters. - If you can’t make a number on one of the uncovered parts of your grid, you give the dice to the next player. - The winner is the player who finishes shooting out their grid first! Variations: - Play the game with more players by printing off more game sheets. - (Quicker game) The winner is the first person who shoots out a row of 3 numbers on their grid (horizontal, vertical or diagonal) . Any player is allowed to shoot out any number on any grid. When the grids are all shot-out, the player with the most counters placed on the grids is the winner. SALAMANDER SHOOT OUT 0 TO 10! Who will be first to shoot out their opponents numbers? | 4 | 3 | 1 | | --- | --- | --- | | 2 | 9 | 7 | | 6 | 8 | 5 | | 10 | 4 | 3 | | --- | --- | --- | | 6 | 8 | 5 | | 2 | 0 | 7 | -SALAMANDER SHOOT OUT 0 TO 10! Who will be first to shoot out their opponents numbers? | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

FAQs

How do players win SALAMANDER SHOOT OUT 0 TO 10!?

The winner is the first player to finish shooting out (covering) all numbers on their 3×3 grid. In the variation, the winner can be whoever shoots out a row of 3 numbers first or who has the most counters when all grids are covered.

What math skills does the game practice?

The game develops quick addition and subtraction fact skills using numbers up to 6. Older children may also use multiplication and division to form target numbers.

What materials are needed to play?

You need 2 dice and 9 counters in different colors, plus the game sheets with blank 3×3 grids for players to choose their numbers and cover them during play.

Oct 22, 2026

Uploaded by Eliana