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10 times table games with dice and cards

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10 times table games with dice and cards

Quick games using dice, cards, counters and timers to build confidence with the 10 facts.

Quick answer

You can learn your 10 times table quickly and funnily using dice, cards, counters, and timers. These games help you remember 10 × 1 = 10, 10 × 2 = 20, and all the way up to 10 × 12 = 120.

Learning outcome

By the end of this page, you will be able to quickly say the answers to 10 × 1, 10 × 2, up to 10 × 12, using dice or cards to help you. Success signs:

You can say the 10 times table from 10 × 1 to 10 × 12 without counting on your fingers.
You can play a game with dice or cards and get the right answers fast.
You can use what you know about the 10 times table to solve simple problems.
You can help a friend learn the 10 times table too.

Why this matters

Knowing your 10 times table helps you do bigger maths faster. When you know 10 × 6 = 60, you can quickly figure out how much 60p is in 10 pence coins, or how many 10p pieces you need for 60p. It also helps you work out bigger multiplication problems like 10 × 12 or 10 × 25. In games, sports, and everyday life, you'll use this table a lot.

How it works

The 10 times table is easy because you just add a zero to the number you're multiplying by 10. For example:

10 × 1 = 10 (just 1 with a 0)
10 × 2 = 20 (just 2 with a 0)
10 × 3 = 30 (just 3 with a 0)

You can also think of it as 10 groups of a number. For example, 10 × 4 means 10 groups of 4 things. That’s 40 things in total.

Examples you can see

Here’s the full 10 times table:

10 ×	Answer
0	0
1	10
2	20
3	30
4	40
5	50
6	60
7	70
8	80
9	90
10	100
11	110
12	120

You can use these examples to build your own games or practice.

Try it as a mini adventure

Imagine you are a space explorer on a mission to collect 10 energy crystals for each planet you visit. Your spaceship can only hold 10 crystals at a time. You need to count how many crystals you collect when you visit 1, 2, 3, up to 12 planets. Let’s play a game called "Planet Crystal Quest":

1st time: Visit 1 planet → Collect 10 crystals → 10 × 1 = 10 crystals
2nd time: Visit 2 planets → Collect 20 crystals → 10 × 2 = 20 crystals
3rd time: Visit 3 planets → Collect 30 crystals → 10 × 3 = 30 crystals
4th time: Visit 4 planets → Collect 40 crystals → 10 × 4 = 40 crystals
5th time: Visit 5 planets → Collect 50 crystals → 10 × 5 = 50 crystals
6th time: Visit 6 planets → Collect 60 crystals → 10 × 6 = 60 crystals
7th time: Visit 7 planets → Collect 70 crystals → 10 × 7 = 70 crystals
8th time: Visit 8 planets → Collect 80 crystals → 10 × 8 = 80 crystals
9th time: Visit 9 planets → Collect 90 crystals → 10 × 9 = 90 crystals
10th time: Visit 10 planets → Collect 100 crystals → 10 × 10 = 100 crystals
11th time: Visit 11 planets → Collect 110 crystals → 10 × 11 = 110 crystals
12th time: Visit 12 planets → Collect 120 crystals → 10 × 12 = 120 crystals

Common mistakes

Mistake: Thinking 10 × 5 = 500.
Why it happens: Confusing the number of groups with the size of each group.
Fix: Remember that 10 × 5 means 10 groups of 5, which is 50. Count it out with counters or draw 10 groups of 5.
Mistake: Forgetting that 10 × 0 = 0.
Why it happens: Thinking that 0 × 10 = 0 is the same as 10 × 0 = 0, but it’s confusing.
Fix: 10 groups of 0 things = 0 things total. Try with counters: if you have 10 empty boxes, how many marbles are there? Zero!
Mistake: Saying 10 × 7 = 77.
Why it happens: Adding 10 to the number instead of multiplying.
Fix: Use a 10 × 7 array or skip count by 10s: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70. That’s 70!

Parent and carer guide

Parents and carers can help by:

Playing games with their child using dice or cards to practice 10 × 1 to 10 × 12.
Using real-life examples like 10 × 3 = 30 cookies in 3 packets, or 10 × 8 = 80 stars on 8 sheets of paper.
Encouraging the child to count by 10s out loud and make a chant: “10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120”.
Using a timer to make it a challenge: “Can you say all 10 × 1 to 10 × 12 in 30 seconds?”
Not worrying if the child makes mistakes – it's part of learning!

Practice questions

What is 10 × 4?
What is 10 × 7?
What is 10 × 11?
What is 10 × 0?
What is 10 × 12?

Answers:

FAQ

What is the 10 times table?
The 10 times table is multiplying any number by 10. It’s easy because you just add a zero to the number. For example, 10 × 5 = 50.

Why is the 10 times table easy?
Because multiplying by 10 is like counting in tens. You just add a zero to the number you're multiplying. For example, 10 × 3 = 30.

How can I learn the 10 times table fast?
Practice with dice, cards, or counters. Say the answers out loud. Make a chant or use a timer to challenge yourself.

Can I use the 10 times table to help with other maths?
Yes! Knowing the 10 times table helps with bigger multiplication, division, and money problems. For example, if you have 10 × 6 = 60, you can quickly work out 60 ÷ 10 = 6.

What games can I play with my child to learn the 10 times table?
You can play dice games, card games, or use counters to practice. Try to say the answers quickly or race to see who can get the most correct answers in a minute.