The Game of Ur: An Exercise in Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving and A Fun Math Club Activity

Authors

• Cynthia J. Huffman Ph.D., Pittsburg State UniversityFollow

Files

Document Type

Book

Publication Date

2019

Abstract

In this Open Educational Resource activity, students learn a little about the history of the Royal Game of Ur, the first board game, and get to practice critical thinking and problem solving by playing the game. Instructions are given along with a template for the game and game pieces and tetrahedral die.

Recommended Citation

Huffman, Cynthia J. Ph.D., "The Game of Ur: An Exercise in Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving and A Fun Math Club Activity" (2019). Open Educational Resources - Math. 15.
https://digitalcommons.pittstate.edu/oer-math/15