The rules of Multo
The game is played like bingo, by filling out a 4x4 grid (look below) with numbers.
You first choose your numbers, any numbers from the 0 times tables to the 9 times tables.
Each number can only be used once
Then during the game the teacher will pick out a multiplication card and you have to see if it matches, cross it off it does
The game can be won in the following ways.
4 in a row horizontally
4 in a row vertically
4 in a row diagonally
Discussion Questions
What is the lowest number that can be used? Why?
What is the highest number that can be used? Why?
Are there any numbers you would never use? Why?
What are the best numbers to use? Why?
How often does each number occur? Why?
Where are the best places to put the numbers? Why?