SKUNK
probability · risk, reward, and probability with dice
Teach concepts like probability and chance through a low-prep dice game involving risk and reward.
SKUNK is a probability-and-risk dice game for Grades 4–8. In each lettered round, students decide whether to stop and keep their points or roll again for a larger total. A single 1 wipes out the round, while double 1s erase all accumulated points, so every decision weighs potential reward against the chance of losing what has already been earned.
Use it in a small group when students are discussing probability, risk, and decision making. Playing again after calculating the chances of rolling one or two 1s gives students a chance to see whether better probability reasoning changes their strategy. Create a free Find a Math Game account to generate teacher-ready lesson support for SKUNK. No credit card, with 3 lifetime lesson generations.
- Grades:
- 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- Players:
- 3–4 players
- Materials:
- dice, cards, pencil
- Classroom use:
- small group
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