Challenge 049 · Ages 8–14
Build a Board Game
Create a maths board game.
Recommended Guided Learning Time: 4 hours
Learners may require additional or fewer hours depending on age, prior experience, pace and the level of development they choose to take their project to.
Primary STEAM area
Mathematics
The Challenge
What will your learner investigate?
Can you create a maths board game. and explain the choices that make your solution effective?
Learning outcomes
- Apply mathematical knowledge to solve a practical or investigative challenge.
- Use accurate reasoning, calculation, measurement or data handling.
- Communicate methods and evaluate whether results are reasonable.
Connected learning
Mathematics: number, geometry, data or probability; Computing: logical thinking; English: reasoning and explanation; Design & Technology: practical application.
Dream Areas
Prepare for this Challenge
What you'll need
Here's what may be useful for completing this activity. Requirements may vary depending on the learner, activity format and equipment available.
Materials & consumables
- Cardboard game board
- counters
- dice
- question cards
- markers.
Equipment, tools & software
- Ruler
- scissors
- laminator (optional).
Safety & preparation
- Avoid small pieces for young learners
- check game fairness.
These preparation notes support planning and do not replace a project-specific risk assessment or appropriate adult supervision.