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US 5,707,239 AGranted
Method for playing a multipurpose math function learning game
OwnerSally L. Butlerinventor
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Abstract
A multipurpose math function learning game comprised of a plurality of games utilizing math functions such as addition, subtraction, and multiplication to achieve a desired objective of winning one of the plurality of games.
Claims1
A method for playing a math function learning game comprising the steps of:
- providing a math function learning game, the game comprising a game board, the game board having a plurality of spaces thereon defining a path of travel, the plurality of spaces having a starting point and an ending point, a plurality of game pieces adapted for travel around the plurality of spaces, having a pair of dice, a first die having numbers two through seven thereon, a second die having numbers four through nine thereon, the pair of dice determining the plurality of game pieces path of travel around the plurality of spaces;
- rolling the dice during each turn, wherein each player rolls the dice;
- adding the numbers depicted during each roll of the dice during each turn;
- moving one of the game pieces an amount of spaces on the game board corresponding to the difference between a greatest sum of the previous step and a second to greatest sum of the previous step, wherein a game piece of a player who rolls the greatest sum during the turn is the only game piece that moves during the turn;
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- rolling the dice a second time when a tie occurs.
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