Mini Games

Here is a listing of our Bring-Your-Own-Components (BYOC) games. BYOC games are games that we have designed using components you probably already have, such as pieces from classic board games, playing cards, dice, marbles, etc.  Each BYOC game will help introduce or practice learning a specific concept.

Check out our Print-and-Play Games too! Need dice? Make your own with our Game Dice Polyhedrons.

Note: all age requirements are simply a suggestion – you know your children best.


PlayGames2Learn.com - Extinction Event

Extinction Event

Extinction Event is a last-piece-standing ball-throwing survival game.  Players assemble a set of plastic figures to be on their team of creatures and then take turns throwing “asteroids” to knock them over or to bounce them out of the target area.

Ages 5+    1-6 players    5-15 min.

This is a free mini-game. Download the rules here.


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Target Zer0

Target Zer0 is a straightforward dice rolling competition. Players roll a number of dice and use a pre-determined set of mathematical operators to construct an equation that will produce a result as close to zero as possible.

Ages 7+    2+ players    5-15 min.

This is a free mini-game. Download the rules here.


Cube-Or-ACK!

Cube-Or-ACK!

Cube-Or-ACK! is a turn-based strategy game where players are vying for control of the Cube they are building together.  Players may choose to approach this game in a competitive or cooperative manner.

 Ages 5+    2-4 players    10-20 min.

This is a free mini-game.  Download the rules here.


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The Royal Three

The Royal Three are three different mathematically inclined games designed for two players using a deck of regular playing cards.

 Ages 4+    2 players    5-10 min.

This is a free mini-game.  Download the rules here.


Memory Ace

Memory Ace

Memory Ace is a card-matching memory game where players perform different actions on their turn to spice up game-play.

 Ages 6+    2-4 players    10 min.

This is a free mini-game.  Download the rules here.