Aim of the Game
Practise times tables and speed recall by racing to erase all multiples from your board first.
What You Need
- A whiteboard and marker or a piece of paper
- A list of multiples for the chosen times table written on the board or paper
- A dice labeled with the times tables being practised
Game Setup
- Each player has their own board or paper with a list of multiples from the chosen times table(s).
- Ensure the dice has the times tables you want to practise (e.g., 2, 3, 4, 5, 6…).
- Decide who goes first.
How to Play
- Roll the dice.
- The number on the dice shows which times table to focus on.
- Example: Roll a 6 → erase a multiple from the 6 times table.
- Find and erase.
- Look at your board and rub out one multiple from that times table.
- Keep rolling and erasing.
- Continue taking turns, rolling the dice, and erasing multiples as quickly as possible.
- Winning the game
- The first player to erase all of their multiples is the winner!
Variations
- Solo challenge: Time yourself to see how quickly you can wipe out all multiples.
- Team relay: Teams take turns rolling and erasing multiples.
- Mixed tables: Include multiple times tables on the board for extra challenge
Educational Benefits
- Times Table Fluency: Reinforces quick recall of multiplication facts.
- Hand-Eye Coordination: Erasing multiples adds a kinaesthetic element.
- Engagement: Turns repetitive practice into a competitive, fun game.
- Flexible: Can be adapted for any times table or group size.
