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Stop the Clock
Nim-7
Factors and Multiples Game
Nice or Nasty
Got It
Seeing Squares
Strategy Games
Strategy Games
Playing these strategy games will help develop children's logical thinking skills. Read the article for suggestions about how to structure a lesson using one of these games.
This article outlines how strategy games can help children develop logical thinking, using examples from the NRICH website.
Stop the Clock Age 5 to 7Challenge Level 
Age 5 to 7
Challenge Level
This is a game for two players. Can you find out how to be the first to get to 12 o'clock?
Nim-7 Age 5 to 11Challenge Level 
Age 5 to 11
Challenge Level
Can you work out how to win this game of Nim? Does it matter if you go first or second?
Factors and Multiples Game Age 7 to 16Challenge Level
Age 7 to 16
Challenge Level
This game can replace standard practice exercises on finding factors and multiples.
Nice or Nasty Age 7 to 14Challenge Level
Age 7 to 14
Challenge Level
There are nasty versions of this dice game but we'll start with the nice ones...
Got It Age 7 to 14Challenge Level
Age 7 to 14
Challenge Level
A game for two people, or play online. Given a target number, say 23, and a range of numbers to choose from, say 1-4, players take it in turns to add to the running total to hit their target.
Seeing Squares Age 5 to 11Challenge Level
Age 5 to 11
Challenge Level
Players take it in turns to choose a dot on the grid. The winner is the first to have four dots that can be joined to form a square.