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Countdown to ChristmasA game for two players who take it in turns to open one two or three doors on the calendar |
Players take turns to open one, two or three doors of the calendar.
Doors must be opened in order from top left to bottom right going along the rows before moving to the next row down.
The player who opens the door for Christmas day (25th December) is the winner.
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First player's name:
Second player's name:
Congratulations!
You successfully reached Christmas Day.
Claim a trophy by clicking on the red button below.
You were outwitted by Santa.
Have another think about your strategy.
Press the 'Start Again' button for a rematch.
Good luck!
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Players take turns to open one, two or three doors of the calendar.
Doors must be opened in order from top left to bottom right going along the rows before moving to the next row down.
The player who opens the door for Christmas day (25th December) is the winner.
This is a festive version of The Subtraction Game or simple Nim.
More Puzzles - There are many more puzzles just waiting to be solved.
More Games - There are also many more games just waiting to be played.
Celebrate the festive season with the Christmaths resources.
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