Wanted to share another cheap, quick, and simple game that has interesting complexities and connections to math. This game is called Domineering. All you need are paper and a pencil. Graph paper would be a luxury.
All AboutGames
Simple, cheap, paper-and-pencil strategy games are fantastic ways to practice higher-level thinking. Don't just play the games, but encourage students to notice patterns, develop strategies, and change the rules around.
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