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Math War

Pairs flip playing cards and race to add or multiply them. The higher answer, or the first correct answer, wins the cards.

  • πŸŽ“ Grades K–8
  • ⏱ 10–20 min
  • πŸ‘₯ Pairs
  • πŸ“¦ Low prep
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How to play Math War

  1. Split a deck evenly between two players, face down.
  2. Both players flip two cards at the same time.
  3. Each player adds (or multiplies) their own two cards.
  4. The player with the higher total wins all four cards.
  5. The player with the most cards when time runs out wins.

Variations

  • Negative numbers: red cards are negative, black cards are positive.
  • Kindergarten: flip one card each and compare which is bigger.
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