ATTACKER & DEFENDER OF THE CARDS

ATTACKER & DEFENDER OF THE CARDS is a Grade 2 equation game that gives addition and subtraction a purpose: keeping an equation balanced. One player creates an addition or subtraction expression with cards, while the other responds with cards that make the other side equal. Students have to think about the value of both sides, not just calculate a single answer.

This partner game is useful when you want equality to mean “the same value” instead of “the answer comes next.” Listen for whether students compare both sides and can explain why their response keeps the equation balanced. Create a free Find a Math Game account to generate the lesson for ATTACKER & DEFENDER OF THE CARDS. Free accounts include 3 lesson generations for life, with no credit card required.