Room with a View
About this game:
Each of the 8 high rises have condos for sale. Players try to acquire property that will increase their net worth. It helps to keep a cool head because some but not all property will increase in value. The roll of the dice determine which condos are for sale, but it may be better to pass on the property if it is not discounted enough to ensure a profitable sale in unknown market conditions.
Ages: 11 & up
Number of Players: 2 - 4
Length of Play: 30 - 45 Minutes
Collaborative/Competitive: Competitive
Activity Sequence Number: J.6
Number of Players: 2 - 4
Length of Play: 30 - 45 Minutes
Collaborative/Competitive: Competitive
Activity Sequence Number: J.6
Skills:
Uses: Percents, Probability, Develops & Uses: Strategy
NCTM Standards:
Pre-K - 2
N/A
Grades 3 - 5
N/A
Grades 6 - 9
1.1.1 Work flexibly with fractions, decimals and percents to solve problems.
6.1.0 Build new mathematical knowledge through problem solving.
6.3.0 Apply and adapt a variety of appropriate strategies to solve problems.
Tips & Tricks:
Allow use of calculators for this game.
Downloadable Documents:
- Basic Game Rules:
Activity J.6 (mega game)
Activity J.6 (mini game)
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Harder Games In This Series:
Other Games That Reinforce These Skills:
Video: n/a
Podcast: n/a
Flash Demo: n/a
Other Standards:
California
6th Grade 1.0, 1.1
Response to Intervention Tier:
1,2,3
