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Introduction

  • Two or three players can participate in this game
  • Each player selects a colored pencil or texta for this game
  • Players will take turns to roll the dice
  • By using the numbers that they rolled, they will draw the perimeter of a rectangle or square
  • They will also write the area in the middle of the shape

Materials Required

  • Different color pens/pencils
  • A sheet of graph paper
  • 2 dice
  • A willing participant

Competitive Rules

  • Divide the graph paper in two equal parts by drawing a line in the middle. This line creates territory!
  • Each player takes it in turn to roll the two dice.
  • A bit like tetris, the player draws a rectangle or square that has dimensions of the numbers shown in their own territory.
  • The player who crosses over into the oppositions territory first loses the game!

Here are the competitive rules!

  • Each player takes it in turn to roll two dice.
  • You get 5 rolls each, and your aim is to build the tallest tower that you possibly can.

Extension: multiply the dice to get the area first. Draw ANY regular shape of your choice with that area - using only whole, half, and quarter squares. Be creative for extra points and kudos. Would it be possible to draw a 10 sided shape with only whole, half, and quarter squares?

Area-dice-game
Area Dice Game - Image Source: Relief Teaching Ideas

Area Dice Game Worksheets

You can also access area-dice game worksheets by clicking on the links below:

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