Deep Sea Duel

  • Deep Sea Duel

    Grade: 3rd to 5th, 6th to 8th

    Okta challenges you to a duel! That crazy octopus wants to play you in a game where the first person to choose cards with a specified sum wins. You can choose how many cards, what types of numbers, and Okta's level of strategy. 

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    Activity

    Instructions

    pdficonDeep Sea Duel Instructional Guide

    Object of the Game

    In the 9-bubble game, the object is to choose numbers so that the sum of any three of them is equal to the specified sum.

    In the 16-bubble game, the object is to choose numbers so that the sum of any four of them is equal to the specified sum.

    Settings

    • Number of Players: Play against Okta or a friend.
    • Number of Bubbles: Choose either 9 or 16 bubbles.
    • Complexity: Negative numbers and/or decimals are an option to increase the difficulty of the game.
    • Language: Choose between English or Spanish.

    During the Game

    • During the game, you and your opponent will take turns selecting cards. The first one to get the specified sum with three cards (in the 9‑card game) or four cards (in the 16‑card game) wins the game. The sum to be obtained will be shown on the seashell in the top center of the game.
    • A running total of the number of wins will be kept. Ties are not recorded.
    • The Help clam can be used to see these object of the game. The Settings button will allow you to change the type of game you want to play.

    Objectives and Standards

    NCTM Standards and Expectations
    • Algebra
    • Number and Operations
    • 3-5
    • 6-8
    • Algebra
    • Number and Operations