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    You are here: Home / Games / Fun and Simple Multiplication Dice Game

     

    Fun and Simple Multiplication Dice Game

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    Want an easy multiplication dice game that kids can play at home or in the classroom? This fun math practice game requires neither specialty dice, nor complicated game boards and printable worksheets.

    All you need is one die and a pen and paper to keep score! I do have a free printable score card if you want, but it's not strictly necessary.

    And to make learning multiplication even more fun, pair this multiplication game with drawing spirolaterals, a snazzy math art project to practice times tables!

    Multiplication dice game with scorecard

    I've seen this game called "game of six" or "Sechser-Spiel" but whatever you call it, players will need to use their recall of the times tables to play. Plus, at the end, kids exercise their addition skills, too!

    Note: this post contains affiliate links that may earn commission.

    How to Play Multiplication Dice Game

    Objective:

    To be the player with the highest total score after six rolls of the die.

    What you need:

    • One die. I won't lie, we love it when each player has their own colored die, which is why we own a gazillion dice and why we own these awesome vintage colors dice.
    • Pen and paper, or our printable score card. (Get it below)
    • At least 2 enthusiastic players

    Multiplication Dice Game rules

    1. Gather your materials!

      See above for the list. multiplication dice game scorecard and dice

    2. Who goes first?

      Everyone rolls a die. The player with the highest roll starts the game. Play moves clockwise.

    3. Start off!

      Player one throws the die. She records her score for that roll by multiplying the number on the die by one of the numbers on the score card (1-6). Play passes to the next player.

    4. Recording scores

      For each turn, the player multiplies the number on the die by a number from 1-6. Each number from 1-6 can only be used once. For example, if a player rolls a 6, she will probably want to multiply it by 6 (36) and enter it in the appropriate box.

      However, if she already filled the 6 box on a previous turn, she must choose a number from a vacant box and multiply 6 by that number. scorecard for dice game with pen and one red die

    5. Winning

      At the end of 6 turns per player, all the boxes will be filled in. Players then total the results of all 6 rounds. Highest score wins

    Dice Game Variation

    Included in the printable score card is an extended version of this multiplication dice game in which players roll the die a total of 12 times. It's a longer game but kids will practice higher number equations.

    Thoughts on Game Play

    Players not only practice multiplication tables, they must strategize as to the best way to accrue points. Do they multiply their 3 by 6 or hold out for a higher roll of 6 in the hopes of scoring 36?

    No matter where or how long you play, this multiplication dice game is a great addition to your math learning!

    More math dice games:

    • Cooperative math dice games
    • Lu-lu dice, a math dice game from Hawai'i
    • Pi dice game - great for Pi Day, or any day!
    • Multiplication array game
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    Comments

    1. Mitzi Cline says

      March 10, 2020 at 3:46 pm

      The link sent through email was for Mexican Dice Game and no scorecard. Thank you

      Reply
      • Erica says

        March 10, 2020 at 5:19 pm

        Thanks for letting me know! I just fixed it.

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      • Daphne Allen-Bardell says

        March 11, 2020 at 1:00 pm

        I received the same link to Mexican dice game with no scorecard. Thanks.

        Reply
    2. TechyKids Canada says

      June 11, 2021 at 7:19 am

      This is such an interesting idea for making math fun for kids. It can help them to cement math concepts by making learning process enjoyable for kids. Thanks for sharing this game!

      Reply
    3. Cameron says

      December 10, 2021 at 11:48 am

      I have to teach a math class in 30 like an hour, found this game and I love it. I hoping I can receive some score cards?

      Thank you
      Cameron

      Reply
    4. Payton says

      April 27, 2022 at 9:26 am

      I have not received the Multiplication Card?? Thanks

      Reply

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