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!
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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!
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 an alarming amount of colored dice like these.
- Pen and paper, or our printable score card. (Get our printable via the form, below)
- At least 2 enthusiastic players
Multiplication Dice Game rules
- Gather your materials!
See above for the list.
- Who goes first?
Everyone rolls a die. The player with the highest roll starts the game. Play moves clockwise.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Mitzi Cline says
The link sent through email was for Mexican Dice Game and no scorecard. Thank you
Erica says
Thanks for letting me know! I just fixed it.
TechyKids Canada says
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!
Cameron says
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
Marina Bradshaw says
I can't find the scorecard. Could you email it to me?
janet says
I can not get the score card for multiplication with dice
janet
Mindy O Brien says
Ok, perhaps it's because I'm up too late...but on the scorecard that goes up to "x 12," there are two "x 6" rows. Is that on purpose?
This is a great game that I'm excited to add to my collection this coming year!
Erica says
Nope! That's just an error and you are the first person to let me know! I'm going to change it so if you want to download the new scorecard you can. (Or just wait to see which of your students are observant enough to notice, ha ha ha!)
Amber says
I never received an email for this game, which is disappointing because I think my 4th graders would love the review.
Erica says
Hi Amber, Sorry to hear you are having difficulty retrieving your email. That sounds frustrating. My records show it was delivered. If you check your spam folder and you still can't find it, you can always email me directly with the issue: erica[at]whatdowedoallday[dot]com
Janet says
Could I please get a link on the directions and score card?
Erica says
There is a giant form with large capital letters in orange that read, "WANT THE PRINTABLE SCORE CARD." It is located under the "what you need" section. You must enter your email to receive the scorecard. The pdf does not include instructions, only the score card. I just re-tested it to make sure the form works, and it does.
Denielle Knauber says
I am looking for your free score card for Game of six. I had it and used it for my math groups but have misplaced my master. Could you please send me another?
Erica says
Hi Denielle, If you are having trouble using the form on the post you can send me an email at erica [at] whatdowedoallday [dot] com