By David Shaw, 7 March 2019
Here’s a simple game that can be very tricky to play well. Give it a go, then find out why it’s such a challenge.
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By David Shaw, 17 May 2018
Here’s a traditional card game that’s bound to get your brain pumping. Being able to add up will help, but there’s plenty more to puzzle over!
By David Shaw, 3 November 2017
Len Choa is a two player game from Thailand. It’s an asymmetric game, which means the two players have different rules to follow. In this game, one player controls a pack of six leopards, and their opponent controls one scary lion!
By David Shaw, 16 January 2017
Many people know how to play solitaire or patience, but there are actually lots of different one-player card games. This version of patience has a bit of addition, and also some tricky strategic thinking.
By David Shaw, 18 November 2016
Tired of tic-tac-toe? Try Achi, a trickier game from the African country of Ghana.
By David Shaw, 28 April 2016
People have been playing this boardgame for thousands of years. So come on, have a Go!
By David Shaw, 28 December 2015
Turn an old copy of Guess Who into a game with a mathematical twist!
By David Shaw, 30 October 2015
Learn the ancient (and very fun) game of Nine Men’s Morris.
By David Shaw, 26 May 2015
Try playing the game of Hex, and connect your sides of the board before your opponent cuts you off!
By David Shaw, 10 February 2015
Sprout some cute little plant networks in this mathematical drawing game.
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