Tired of Flashcards? Try Multiplication Games!

Tired of Flashcards? Try Multiplication Games!

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Whether you're about to introduce multiplication for the first time or you're looking for a good resource to practice multiplication facts, games provide a playful approach!

By learning through play, children reinforce their multiplication skills naturally, getting stronger each time they play.

Below you will find a list of ideas for multiplication games for a variety of ages and skill levels.

13 Multiplication Game Ideas

 Hook 'em (highlighted below)

  • Ages: 6+
  • Players: 2-8
  • Skills Practiced: Counting, Multiplication, Predicting

Shore Seekers

  • Ages: 7+
  • Players: 2-7
  • Skills Practiced: Addition, Early Multiplication

"Every few years, green sea turtles swim thousands of miles to return to their hatching grounds to lay their precious eggs. In Shore Seekers, players take turns rolling dice and collect cards to determine how far their turtles will swim as they seek the perfect spot on the shore to lay their eggs."
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Plundering Times

  • Ages: 8+
  • Players: 2-4
  • Skills Practiced: Multiplication, Addition, Memory

"Plundering Times, formerly known as Bunny Pirates, was created by Dr. Reiner Knizia. Dr. Knizia, born in Germany, is one of the world's most recognized and prolific game designers with more than 800 games published worldwide."
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Math Medalist

  • Ages: 8+
  • Players: 2-4
  • Skills Practiced: Multiplication, Addition

Magnetic Multiplication Game

  • Ages: 5+
  • Players: 1+
  • Skills Practiced: Multiplication

Multiplication Dominoes

  • Ages: 6+
  • Players: 2+
  • Skills Practiced: Multiplication

Multiplication Swat

  • Ages: 6+
  • Players: 1-4
  • Skills Practiced: Multiplication

Times Tables Heroes

  • Ages: 6+
  • Players: 2-4
  • Skills Practiced: Practice Times Tables

Jump 2

  • Ages: 6+
  • Players: 2-4
  • Skills Practiced: Multiples of 2
    (*They also have other games...multiples of 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)

Pet Me

  • Ages: 7+
  • Players: 2-4
  • Skills Practiced: Multiplication and Division

Multiplication War

  • Ages: 8+
  • Players: 2+
  • Skills Practiced: Multiplication

Multiplication and Division Bingo

  • Ages: 9+
  • Players: 3-36
  • Skills Practiced: Multiplication and Division

Zoom! Multiplication

  • Ages: 9+
  • Players: 1-4
  • Skills Practiced: Multiplication and Division

Hook 'em

    Hook 'em is a great game for introducing the concepts of multiplication. Roll the dice, collect fish (sometimes doubling the amount), and weigh the risk/reward of rolling again.

      Subject: Math
      Ages      : 6+
      Number of Players      : 2-8
      Skills Practiced      : Counting, Multiplication, Predicting

      Game Components:

      • Thick, cardboard gameboard that looks like a pond
      • Plastic boat
      • Yellow and orange plastic fish
      • 4 dice

      Gameplay

        Step 1: Place the fish in the pond

        • Add ALL the yellow fish.
        • The number of orange fish you add depends on the number of players.
        • Yellow fish = 1 point
        • Orange fish = 5 points

        Step 2: Roll the dice

        • For every fish you roll, you'll catch one fish from the pond.
        • If you roll a net (x2), you will multiply the number of fish times 2.
        • In this example, you would catch 4 fish (2x2).
        • If you roll blue water, this does nothing.

        Step 3: Catch your fish

        • Catch your fish from the pond and place them in the boat.
        • In this example, you would catch 4 fish.

        Step 4: Decide if you want to roll again

        • Place any blue dice you've rolled aside.
        • You can only re-roll the orange or black dice.
        • In this example, you can re-roll two dice if you choose to.
        • NOTE: If you roll again, but do not roll ANY orange fish, your turn is over and you have lost your catch and must return all the fish in the boat to the pond.

        Step 5: Roll Again

        • If you roll a hook, you can take fish from another player OR the pond. Your choice.
        • In this example, you have rolled 2 fish.


        BUT...remember that blue net (x2) you set aside?

        • You can apply the nets you set aside to EVERY roll.
        • Therefore, in this roll, you would catch 4 fish (2x2).
        • Since you rolled the hook, you can take the 4 fish from another player OR the pond.

        Step 6: Bring the catch home

        • If you decide to end your turn, keep your catch.
        • Empty the boat into your own pile of fish.
        • You'll score these later.
        • Pass the boat and dice to the next player.

        Step 7: Losing your catch

        • If you don't roll any orange fish, you lose your catch.
        • Return your catch to the pond.
        • Pass the boat and dice to the next player.

        You can find more modifications for special needs and autism on the game description page.

          Why we love this game:

          Children get a taste of multiplication without being overwhelmed. This is a great introduction to doubling (multiplying by 2).

          We love the colorful fish and boat. These components make the game fun. It also helps children SEE what they're counting (or multiplying) by collecting the fish to put into their boat.

          Because you place your fish into the boat during each round, it helps keep them separate from your other fish. No piles mixing together.

          Kids practice weighing risks. If they take a chance and roll again, they may get more fish, or they may lose everything they've collected that round.

          What to watch out for:

          Rolling again may mean losing it all. You may have to help your child deal with their feelings about the negative consequences of their decisions. 

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              Looking for a game to introduce multiplying by 2 and 3? Try Shore Seekers.

                Where to Find It

                You can find Hook 'em here!

                  Gameschooling Tips for Multiplication

                  Multiplication games turn what can feel like boring drills into an engaging activity, which helps kids have a positive attitude toward math. Games can show how the numbers work, and kids will naturally learn their multiplication facts while playing.

                  Our Advice:

                  • Create a relaxed, low-pressure environment for gameschooling.
                  • Reward effort, not just correct answers.
                  • Allow your child to progress at their own speed. Some kids pick up multiplication facts slower than others.
                  • Normalize learning through play by using games as lessons, not just a break from lessons.
                  • Before correcting wrong answers, ask your child to try again.
                  • Explain that some things take time to learn. Keep encouraging effort.

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