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Multiplication Grid Battle
Suggested ages: 8–12; younger children may need a reader
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Instructions & usage
Two dice meet a times-table board. Claim products and keep your running total.
Multiplication Grid Battle is a shared-sheet game for two players. Stop after 20 turns each. Most claimed cells wins; equal totals draw.
Players: 2 · Time: about 15 minutes · Equipment: Pencils.
How to play
- Share the grid. A uses X; B uses O. Take turns choosing an empty cell.
- Multiply the row heading by the column heading. Say and write the answer.
- Check together. Correct? Add your mark. Incorrect? Leave cell empty and pass.
- No calculator during turns; use the separate key for checking.
- Stop after 20 turns each. Most claimed cells wins; equal totals draw.
Example of a turn
Row 3 and column 4 make 12.
Scoring and finishing
No calculator during turns; use the separate key for checking. Stop after 20 turns each. Most claimed cells wins; equal totals draw.
At home and in the classroom
Print one sheet per pair and agree who starts before playing. Read the example aloud, then let the pair check the printed rules when needed. Use the number choices to practise explaining a calculation, rather than rewarding speed alone.
Try a variation
Swap starting players and play again.
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What you’ll need
Pencils
Make the most of it
Row 3 and column 4 make 12.
Printing tips
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