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Nim-7
Nice or Nasty
Got It
Factors and Multiples Game
Square It
Strategy Games
Strategy Games
Have a go at playing these upper primary strategy games. Give yourself time to 'get into' the game first, then begin to think about how you can win. They will really help you get better at thinking logically.
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?
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.
Factors and Multiples Game Age 7 to 16Challenge Level
Age 7 to 16
Challenge Level
A game in which players take it in turns to choose a number. Can you block your opponent?
Square It Age 11 to 16Challenge Level
Age 11 to 16
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.
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