Basic Games

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Discover the heart of numiknow® through 38 exciting domino-based games that turn maths into play! These Basic Games help learners explore numbers, patterns, and operations while developing true mathematical proficiency — from counting and comparing to solving real-world problems. Each game builds confidence, speed, and understanding in a fun, hands-on way. Whether in class, at home, or in a club, learners play, think, and grow their numiknow® every move.

Games

Icon Description Example Answer Concept

Add the numbers presented by the dots on the halves of a domino or by D9N dominoes to find the sum.

7

Addition

Use dominoes to build shapes and calculate their surface area in square units.

2 unit2

Surface area

Compare the numbers presented by the dots on the halves of a domino or by D9N dominoes to find which number is bigger.

No

Bigger than

Compare the numbers presented by the dots on the halves of a domino or by D9N dominoes to test is one number is greater than or equal to another.

No

Bigger or equal to

Solve real-life word problems and present the answer in multiple ways with any domino and game combinations.

Problem-solving

Use dominoes to plot points on a grid and read their coordinates (x, y).

(6, 8)

Coordinates of a point

Pronounce the number presented by the dots of a D9N domino and count forward or backward in random multiples between -10 and 10.

Twenty-four and 5: 29, 34, 39, 44, 49, 54, 59, 64. 
 

Counting

Divide the numbers presented by the dots on the halves of a domino or by D9N dominoes equally to find the quotient and remainder.

0.5

Division

Count the number of dots on each half of the domino or the D9N domino and say the number aloud.

4 and 7

D9N: 47

Number of dots

Compare the numbers presented by the dots on the halves of a domino or by D9N dominoes to find the values that are equal.

Yes

Equal to

Estimate sums, differences, products or quotients of the numbers presented by two or more D9N dominoes.

90%-110%

2780 (2744) 

Estimation

Identify even numbers presented by the halves of a domino or D9N dominoes.

8 even 

18 even 

Even Numbers

Describe the repeated multiplication and calculate or estimate the power of the number.

23=2x2x2=8 

Exponents

Find all factors of the number presented by one or more D9N dominoes.

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, and 48

Factors

Simplify the fractions presented by the halves of a domino or by two D9N dominoes as parts of a whole.

3/4

Fractions

Subtract the numbers presented by the dots on the halves of a domino or two D9N dominoes to find the difference.

-1

Subtraction

Multiply the numbers presented by the dots on the halves of a domino or two D9N dominoes to find the product.

16

Multiplication

Indicate negative numbers presented by D9N dominoes.

-49

Negative numbers

Indicate the number value of any digit in a multi-digit number presented by multiple D9N dominoes.

500

Number value

Identify odd numbers presented by the halves of a domino or D9N dominoes.

5 odd

7 odd

57 odd

Odd numbers

Calculate the answer through applying the correct order of operations in the provided combination of dominoes and operations.

Order of operations

Use dominoes to make, extend, or complete number and shape patterns.

2(+2)4(+2) 6 

Patterns

Calculate the percentages presented by the dots on the halves of a domino or two D9N dominoes and find parts of a hundred.

75%

Percentage

Use dominoes to build shapes and measure the total distance around them in units.

12 units

Perimeter

Indicate the place value of any digit in a multi-digit number presented by multiple D9N dominoes.

100

Place value

Show positive numbers presented by D9N dominoes. A number presented by a D9N domino is positive except if it is directly indicated as negative.

+18

Positive numbers

Identify prime numbers Find numbers that have only two factors: one and itself, presented by the dots on the halves of a domino or D9N dominoes.

2 prime

3 prime

23 prime

Prime numbers

Predict, estimate or calculate likelihood or chances using different domino sets.

5/25=20% 

Probability

Pronounce the multi-digit numbers presented by D9N dominoes.

Three thousand, three hundred and thirty-four

Pronunciation

Compare the numbers presented by the dots on the halves of a domino or by D9N dominoes to form the most simplified ratios.

1:2

Ratios

Describe the repeated division in numbers presented by D9N dominoes and find or estimate the square or cube root of numbers.

6

Roots

Round the multi-digit numbers presented by D9N dominoes to the specified place values.

1 700

Rounding

Compare the numbers presented by the dots on the halves of a domino or by D9N dominoes to find which number is smaller.

Yes

Smaller than

Compare the numbers presented by the dots on the halves of a domino or by D9N dominoes to test if one number is smaller than or equal to another.

Yes

Smaller or equal to

Show or determine the analog and digital time presented by a D12 domino.

02:35 or 14:35

25 to 3

Time

Use dominoes to build 3D shapes and calculate their volume in cubic units.

2x1x1/3=2/3 cubic units or 2/3unit3 

Volume

Use dominoes to represent x-values in equations and find unknowns.

4

Independant variables

Use dominoes to find y-values that depend on x in equations.

3

Dependant variable