Biggest number – Find 1000 more or less (Yr4)

Aim of the Game:

Here’s an easy set up game to practise adding and subtracting multiples of 10.

What do you need?

• Two dice – on one of the dice, stick labels on each face with + or – 10, 100 and 1000 (or download one to make here)
• Piece of paper or whiteboard

How to Play:

• Use the number dice to generate a 2, 3 or 4 digit number which both players start with.
• Decide on how many rounds you will have.
• Take it in turns to roll the calculation dice and add or subtract the amount from your number.
• After all the rounds are played, the person with the highest number wins.

This could also be played as a one player game to practise adding and subtracting. It’s also good for working with negative numbers too.