Dice Addition!

Addition is not for the faint of heart! Roll the die, and cross your fingers for a big number. Add that number to your total and race to earn 30 points. Be careful not to go over 30, though! This game is a great opportunity to put the flash cards and worksheets away for a while and have fun while learning. Your child will love the competition and challenge “Over the Edge” brings.

Skill:

• Addition

What You Need:

• One die
• Paper and pencil for each player (to record scores)

What You Do:

1. Each player begins with a score of zero. Players take turns rolling the die. After each roll, players add the value of their toss to the previous score in order to create a running total.
2. Play continues for 8 rounds. The player with the score closest to 30, without going over, wins.

Variations:

• Play for the best out of 3 rounds, or award a point to whoever wins each round and play for a specified amount of  time.
• Use two standard dice, or one or two customized dice.
• Change the goal. Instead of reaching 30, try to reach 50, or 42.
• Start at a higher number (e.g. 30 or 99) and finish at zero using subtraction.