A game to be played in small table groups, the game, 6 Times Tables -  Box It is a fantastic way to engage students and to make maths fun. It can be used as a starter or plenary activity to check understanding and to facilitate practice of times tables.

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

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6 Times Tables -  Box It

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