A simple dice can help you win. Or in our case, a pair of simple dice. As long as you know your tables, you can beat anyone at BoxIt. Even if you dont know, it is a ton of fun, strategy and planning.
Description: Box It is a multiplication tables game. Kids will practice tables up to 6 as they try to capture the board. Beautiful colors and strategy make this fast paced game a ton of fun. You have not seen multiplication practice like this.
What do you need for this math game? - 2 crayons
- 2 dice
- 1 box-it activity sheet (free download)
Who wins? - The player who makes owns most number of boxes, wins.
Who moves first? - The youngest player moves first
How to Play ? - Download the attached printables. It has all the content you will need to play.
- The first player will roll the 2 dice. Suppose you get a 6 and a 2. Multiply the two numbers. You will get 12
- Find the number (12 in this case) on the Box It sheet.
- Each number is boxed between 4 dots. You can connect any 2 dots around the number.
- Now it is next player's turn. The game continues like this.
- When you close a box i.e. you draw a line that completes the 4 sides of a square, you become the owner of the box. You can now color it with your crayon.
- The game continues till all the boxes are done.
- The player who owns most number of boxes, wins
Base skills required The game is ideal for kids aged 5+. The math skills required before you play this game are
- Multiplication tables up to 6
Math and logic skills that kids will practice - Multiplication tables up to 6 - Kids will do one multiplication fact on each turn. They will then find this number on the sheet and color it. They usually do between 30-50 facts in one game session
- Strategy - Kids quickly learn to plan ahead and define moves that gives them maximum chances of victory
Age - 5 years and up
- Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3
This is a very colorful game. Kids cherish the end result and keep it with them. So play it regularly. We will update more game plays over time here so that you get a new game every time. If you have more ideas for DIY math games at home, please write to us. We will make a video and give credit to the author.