The Moon (Grades 3-12)
Subject: Math
Objective: Addition review and probability.
Materials and Preparation: Dice plus paper and pencil for score keeping.
Student Grouping: 2-5 players
The Play:
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The object of the game is to have the highest score after 10 turns or to be the first player to reach 100.
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The players take turns rolling the dice.
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Each player may roll as many times as they want adding up the numbers rolled. If the player rolls a one, he or she loses all points accumulated during that turn. If the player rolls a one on both of the dice, he or she loses everything and starts over with zero.
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If the player stops his or her turn before throwing a one, then he or she passes the dice to the next player and records the total score for that turn.
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The only time a one doesn’t cause a loss of points is when it appears during your first roll of the turn. You get to roll again.
Comments/Variations: The game may be played with the entire class at once with an overhead projector. The teacher rolls until a one appears during each turn. Students may stop at any time and add the score.