Knock Out

Knock Out is a simple game, using just two dice, suited to young children. It can help teach children to add two numbers (1-6) together, but they won't know because they are having too much fun.

Age: 3+ (as soon as a child can recognise written numbers)

No. of players: 2 or more

Equipment: Two dice

Time: 5 minutes+

Aim: To avoid throwing certain scores and being knocked out of the game.

1. Each player chooses either 6, 7, 8, or 9 as their "knock out" number. Different players can choose the same number if they want.

2. Players take turns to throw both dice, once per turn. Add up the number on both dice. If you throw your number (either 6, 7, 8 or 9), you are knocked out of the game until the next round.

3. The winner is the last player left when all the other players are knocked out. The game can continue for as long as the players want it to last.