Subtraction Game - PRINTABLE - This NIM 37 Subtraction Game is Perfect for Math Centers


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NIM 37

Summary: A Subtraction Game designed to develop number sense and number fluency.

Subtraction Game - NIM 37

Subtraction Game: NIM 37 is an engaging mathematical game for yound mathematicians. It is ideal for a lesson warm up, math centers or to add to homework.

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NIM 37 is a two player mathematical strategy game. In this version a counter is moved around the board and a running total is kept. The player who takes the running total to 37 loses the game. There is a lot of mathematical thinking in this game. Heaps to investigate.

What you Need:

2 Players

1 Counter

How to Play:

1. The person with the highest number made from the last 3 digits of their phone number goes first.

2. Player One places a counter on any number on the game board. This is score for the move.

3. Player Two then slides the counter to a different number along the blue lines. This number is added to the first to give the running total.

4. Play continues in this fashion until one of the players is forced to make the total 37.

How to Win:

The person who takes the running total to 37 loses the game. OR
The person who forces their opponent to go over 37 wins the game.

Enjoy!!!