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4-Way Countdown Mathematics Game Box
Issue: Issue 256
Posted Date: 8/24/2010
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I made this '4 (x24) Way Countdown Mathematics Game Box' for my grandson's teacher who wanted a more challenging game one than one with the 'standard) 10x10 'keys'.
It is made with all 'left over' wood in my garage. Turned out great.
Marc Swadener, Boulder, CO
The rules:
4 (x24) Way Countdown Mathematics Game
Countdown helps children with their basic math skills to see how they can come up with the numbers 1 through 6 (or 24) by rolling 2 to 4 dice.
- The game starts with all 'keys' in the downward position.
- Taking turns, each of 2-4 players roles the dice to determine which of their numbered key can be raised by adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing the numbers on the dice.
- If double (or triple, or quadruple) 6s are rolled, the player must reset his/her keys back to where they were at the beginning of the game.
- If a 5 and 6 are rolled, the player may either lift the 1 key -- as a result of subtracting 5 from 6 -- or choose to have his/her opponent's keys reset.
