Subtraction-Snake

Subtraction-Snake is a Grade 2 card game that builds a chain of subtraction facts. Play begins with a “double” card, and the next player looks for a card whose value matches the difference shown in the current subtraction problem. Each new match extends the snake, so students have to calculate a difference and then search for the number that continues the chain.

Use it in a small group when students are reviewing basic subtraction facts and inverse relationships. The linked-card format makes each answer immediately useful because it determines what can be played next. Create a free Find a Math Game account to generate teacher-ready lesson support for Subtraction-Snake. No credit card is required, with 3 lifetime lesson generations.