6 Times Tables - Box It

Box It is an engaging game designed to help players practice their 6 times tables. To set up the game, you will need counters, a 'Multiples of 6 Board' which features a collection of numbers from 0 to 72, and a set of cards numbered from 0 to 12. The cards are shuffled and placed face down, and players take turns to draw a card. Once a card is drawn, the player multiplies the number on the card by six and places a counter over the corresponding number on the board. If the multiples for that card are already covered, the player discards the card and takes another turn.

The objective of Box It is to be the first player to cover four numbers that form a 2 by 2 box on the board. For those looking for a longer game, the goal can be extended to covering a 2 by 3 box with six numbers. For example, if a player picks up a card with the number 4, they will cover the number 24 on the board, since 4 times 6 equals 24. This game not only reinforces multiplication skills but also encourages strategic thinking as players aim to create the required box pattern on the board before their opponent does.