Reward Tube

Topic
- Mathematics
Learning skills
- Attention & concentration
- Calculating & counting
- Fine motor skills
Activity type
- Board game
Materials
- Basic
- Self-made
Age
- 6 - 11 years
- 12 - 14 years
5 - 15 minutes
2 - 4 players
Easy
Calm
Small (office, pavement)

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Everything you need to play this game

Reward Tube panel
Spinning wheel
3 category tubes with pull cords
Rewards (e.g. capsules, tokens, beads, tickets)
Optional: score sheet
Optional: timer

Make it yourself

Step 1

Tubes

Each tube represents a category:

Tube 1: Money 💰
Tube 2: Food 🍎
Tube 3: Travel ✈

Each tube:

Contains small rewards (capsules or tokens).
Has a closing disc at the bottom.
Is connected to a rope/cord.

Step 2

Spinning disc

Circular rotating wheel.
Divided into multiple segments.

Each segment shows:

A category icon
A number of illustrated elements

Example:

4 apples
6 coins
3 suitcases

The number is not written — children must count the elements visually.

Step 3

Pull cord mechanism

Each tube has:

A visible rope.
When pulled enough times (correct count), the closing disc opens.
One reward item is dispensed.

The pulling creates suspense and physical engagement.

Good job!

A step-by-step guide to play the game

Select one player to start.

This player spins the wheel.

The player says:

Which category is shown?
What do you see?

The player counts aloud the number of items shown.

Facilitator checks accuracy.

The player pulls the rope of the correct category.

They must pull the rope exactly the number of times counted.

Example:

Wheel shows 5 apples. Player pulls Food tube rope 5 times.

If correct:

Reward drops from tube.
Child receives capsule/token.

If incorrect:

No reward.
Next player’s turn.

Game ends when:

All players have had a turn.
Rewards are finished.
Time limit is reached.

Optional:

Count how many correct rounds were completed.

Extra game information

Important tips:

Always supervise rope pulling.
Encourage counting out loud.
Assist younger children visually.
Emphasize effort over speed.
Keep atmosphere positive.

Safety:

Check cords regularly.
Avoid wrapping rope around hands.
Make sure reward items are age-appropriate.

Adapt difficulty:

Younger children: small numbers (1–5)
Older children: larger numbers (1–12)
Advanced: combine two spins (add totals)

Variations

Addition Challenge

Spin twice. Add both numbers. Pull rope total amount.

Team Mode

Group agrees on answer before pulling.

Memory Mode

Spin. Cover wheel. Child must remember number before pulling.

Speed Round

Count and pull within 10 seconds.

Reverse Mode

Facilitator says number. Player finds matching wheel section.

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