Multiplication War

Flip two cards and multiply them. The biggest answer takes everyone’s cards, but only if you say it right!

“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” Psalm 90:12

Game in progress

Players

Maths

Adding Multiplying Fractions

Cards

Ace to 5 Ace to 10 Ace to Queen

Game length

Half the deck The whole deck

Where are you sitting?

Side by side Across a table

Across a table turns the second player’s cards to face them.

Options Sounds A flick for each flip and a cheer for the winner.

Use − and + to fix a count.

“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” Psalm 90:12

The deck is shuffled and dealt out evenly. Everyone flips two cards at once.
Work out your answer: multiply your two cards (or add them). Say it out loud before anyone checks.
Check the answers. The biggest answer takes everyone’s cards.
Said it wrong? Your cards go to the others, so take your time!
A tie is a war: the cards stay in the middle, and whoever wins the next round takes them too.
When the cards run out, whoever has won the most cards wins.

Your first card goes on top and your second card underneath, like 3 over 4.
The biggest fraction wins. Tip: give them the same bottom number to compare, like 3/4 = 6/8.

Younger players add, older players multiply, and teens try fractions.
Ace to 5 is great for beginners. Ace to Queen adds the 11 and 12 times tables (Jack is 11, Queen is 12).
Stuck? Show a tip gives a way to work it out without giving away the answer.