Four star is a game for two people which needs two sets of four differently coloured counters and a copy of the Four Star board. Each player has four counters. The aim of the game is to get the four counters in a straight line. The player going first places a counter on one of the circles. The second player then places one of his/her counters on a circle. This continues until all the counters have been placed. If neither player has got 4 counters in a straight line then the first player slides a counter along a line to a circle that is not already covered. The other player then slides a counter to an adjacent circle. Counters can only move along one line into an empty space. They cannot jump over counters. If a player cannot move a counter she/he misses a go. This is best played at a fast pace and a time limit set for winning. it is excellent for spatial awareness and logical thinking, both of which children need to succeed with maths. It is a good idea to print the board out on card or thick paper or to laminate it or use 'sticky back plastic'. Go to our Four Star board game