Label the first column as ‘tens’, the second column as ‘ones’, the third column as number and forth column as total.
Each time you roll the dice, you have to decide whether the number is representing ‘ones’ or ‘tens’. For example, if I roll a 3, I could use it as 3 ones (3) or 3 tens (which we rename as 30). If you choose to use your 3 as 3 ones, record the number in the ones column. If you choose to use your 3 as 3 tens (30), record your number in the left column.
Continue to play for six rolls.
Once you write a number, you can’t change it.
The winner is the player with the sum that is closest to 100 without going over!
Draw up 4 new game boards. Using the same numbers you rolled, use the game boards to get closer to 100 than you did in your first game.
Play again with someone at home!
Other ways to play
Increase the challenge by using numbers from 0-9. You can also use playing cards, make cards or make a spinner at home.
Roll the dice 4 times and only use four lines on the game board.
Discuss
Did you get closer to 100 on your second go with the same numbers?
Why do you think that was?
What advice would you give to someone playing this game for the first time?
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