THE MULTIPLE GAME 2 TO 12 - Multiplication Game Instructions

Oct 22, 2026

Uploaded by Mabel

A classroom-friendly multiplication game that builds counting fluency and helps children understand the meaning of “multiple” through table-based cover-up play. Designed for 2 players aged Grade 3 and up, it practices multiplication facts up to 12 while encouraging strategy and logical thinking. Players roll two dice, cover multiples of the rolled total, and score for completing rows of 3 counters, with variations that remove scoring or adjust dice ranges.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages2

Reading Time5 min

AccessFree to download

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THE MULTIPLE GAME 2 TO 12 The Multiple Game is a good game for developing counting skills, and knowing which numbers are in which tables. It also helps children to understand the meaning of the word ‘multiple’. Age Range: 3rd Grade+ Number of players: 2 Learning: Multiplication tables to 12, strategy and logical thinking You will need - Each player will need 10 counters of their own color. - A piece of paper to keep score; - A multiplication square to check answers (or for support); - 2 dice. Instructions • Each player rolls two dice and adds up the digits. The player can then cover up any multiple of the number that is rolled. E.g. if a 2 and a 5 are rolled, then any multiple of 7 can be covered up. • The multiples can be checked using a multiplication square (see Appendix 3) . • Each time a player manages to make a row of 3 counters, then the player scores 10 points. • If a player cannot go, or gets an answer wrong, then play passes to the next player. • The first player to finish placing all their counters scores 20 points, and the game ends. • The winner is the player with the highest score. Variations • No scoring game. The first player to get four counters in a row (horizontal, vertical or diagonal) wins the game. • No scoring game. Each time a player makes a line of 3 counters, then that player can remove any counter belonging to their opponent from the board (and return it to their opponent) . The first player to finish placing all their counters on the board is the winner. • Play the game with a ten sided dice uses tables up to ten times. • Only allow a player to cover up a number which is up to twelve times the number on the dice. This makes the game easier to play using the multiplication square. COVER UP ANY MULTIPLE OF THE NUMBER YOU ROLL ON A DICE. | 60 | 14 | 27 | 16 | 50 | 32 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 25 | 28 | 80 | 21 | 42 | 54 | | 49 | 90 | 24 | 63 | 36 | 72 | | 64 | 18 | 56 | 100 | 15 | 77 | | 30 | 55 | 81 | 20 | 33 | 110 | | 66 | 121 | 108 | 99 | 120 | 12 | REMEMBER – YOU CAN COVER UP ANY MULTIPLE OF THE NUMBERS YOU ROLL!

FAQs

How do players choose which numbers to cover during the game?

Players roll two dice and add the digits. They can then cover any multiple of the rolled total.

How are points scored in THE MULTIPLE GAME 2 TO 12?

Scoring occurs when a player manages to make a row of 3 counters for 10 points. Finishing all counters gives 20 additional points and ends the game.

What variations are included to change difficulty or gameplay?

Variations include playing with no scoring where the first to get four counters in a row wins, and allowing removal of opponent counters when making a line of 3. Another variation uses a ten-sided die with tables up to ten.

Oct 22, 2026

Uploaded by Mabel