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Shape Capture
Suggested ages: 6–9; younger children may need a reader
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Instructions & usage
Every shape has its own value. Capture shapes and keep track of your score.
Shape Capture is a shared-sheet game for two players. Add your shape values. Highest total wins; a tie is a draw.
Players: 2 · Time: about 10 minutes · Equipment: Pencils.
How to play
- Share the grid. A uses X; B uses O. Take turns claiming a cell.
- Score its printed shape: circle 1, triangle 2, square 3.
- After your first claim, your next cell must share an EDGE with one you own.
- If you have no legal cell, pass. Stop after both pass or grid is full.
- Add your shape values. Highest total wins; a tie is a draw.
Example of a turn
A square touching your own cell adds 3 points.
Scoring and finishing
If you have no legal cell, pass. Stop after both pass or grid is full. Add your shape values. Highest total wins; a tie is a 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. Ask players to explain one choice they made. Taking turns and following a shared rule are part of the activity.
Try a variation
Swap starting players and play again.
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What you’ll need
Pencils
Make the most of it
A square touching your own cell adds 3 points.
Printing tips
Check the file’s paper size and print one test page. Choose “fit” if edges are clipped.
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