To some the thought of mathematics can be tedious, so to imagine maths as play seems quite unusual.
However this is not the case as all games contain an element of mathematics.
In the input on play we were able to explore some of these areas:
Yahtzee: A game of chance and probability, made up of 5 regular dice and a score card the aim of the game is to fill the card with as many high scoring options as possible with the the total added up score of the highest number being the winner. Mathematical elements within this game are: addition, problem solving, probability/chance and number recognition.
Monopoly: Work around the board purchasing properties and avoiding paying competitors for landing on their purchase date squares while picking up chances and avoiding jail. The aim of the game is to bankrupt every other player or finish with the highest amount of money or property value. Mathematical elements within this game are: Money, addition, problem solving, subtraction, chance and negotiation.
Guess who: Using yes/no questions eliminate every character on your oppositions board apart from the one they have hidden on their chosen card, first person to guess the opponents character wins. This game is not evidently associated with mathematics however realising the number of characters with iconic similar features allows you to clear the board quicker also recognising patterns this way.
Scrabble: Each competitor gets 7 letters chosen at random each turn and can use as many of these to create words on the board, after the first word is palced the rest must always connect to another word already played. Letters are worth points with those that are more uncommon scoring higher, positions on the board also are worth more points than others. Mathematics is present in the addition of scores and multiplication when on appropriate board spaces.
