Back and Forth – 12
Math Concepts
Counting, Add / Subtract 1- 6
Materials
Paper, 2 colors of markers, 1 die
Players
2
Set up
Each player starts with an empty board from 0 to 12.
Start by placing red markers (the targets on any three numbers, and a black marker (the player) at 0.
Play
On a turn, roll the die and move your black marker either forward or backward that many spaces.
If you land on a red marker, remove it from the board and keep it.
Goal
First player to remove all three red markers wins.
Example move
Here is a first move using a roll of 5. If the player rolled a 3 after that, they could move to 2 or to 8.
Discussion and Tips
After playing a few rounds, discuss ideas on where the red markers should be placed.
Variations
Free Move: If a player lands on 12 exactly, they get to roll again.
Number Line: Use a number line with tick marks if you want something simpler to draw.