MARBLE CHALLENGE - PUBLIC RECAP
Game Recap
The Marble Challenge is a strategy game in which Mathletes take turns removing marbles with the goal of forcing their opponent to have to take the last marble! Inspired by the student-created video that won the 2015-2016 Math Video Challenge (discontinued in 2023-2024), this game encourages students to notice patterns and can even be used to introduce modular arithmetic. Bonus: This activity includes Google Classroom-compatible resources.
Materials Needed
- 1 game board per pair of students
- 1 writing utensil per student
- #Marble Challenge video to watch after playing the game
- Scratch paper (optional)
- 56 marbles or other small items like paper clips or paper scraps (optional)
Not a club leader yet? Let's fix that!
Only registered math clubs can access this activity. Fortunately, for you, the National Math Club is completely free and open to both
schools and non-school groups. If you're a volunteer or educator leading 4 or more students in grades 6-8, you're likely eligible.
Learn more at the links below:
General Program Info | Program Rules & FAQ | MATHCOUNTS for Educators Resources