Board games are a great way to improve logical thinking and maths concepts. This is a favourite of mine, which I call Deadly Red as the person who takes the red counter at the end loses! Not a lot of equipment is needed, just: 12 coloured counters, one red counter and a playing board. The rules of the game are straightforward: This is a game for two people, but could be played by three. Place a red counter on the middle dot and the 12 black counters on all the other dots. The player going first takes away any number of counters - but they must all be from a straight line. Then the second player has his/her turn. The player who takes the red counter loses. On the next page you will find a board which can be printed out onto card. It is a good idea to cut out and either laminate or 'sticky back' this board. Alternative rules: 1.The player taking the last counter (red) is the winner. It might appear at first that it is luck as to who wins, but with after playing a few times you might be able to work out a few strategies which will ensure you win most of the time. Go to Deadly Red board game