This game is for 2-6 players.  The set consists of 6 boards and 11 double-sided number cards that have numerals on one side and sets of dots on the other.  To make this game I created a blank grid on my computer.  I then made copies of it on cardstock.  Next, I printed number words and a set of balloons on labels.  I colored in the balloons and attached the labels to the game boards.  I then laminated the boards.  Each game board is unique, as it has the number words and the balloons in different locations.  The balloon space is meant to be a "free" space.  The double-sided number/dot cards I used from an old math workbook.  This game does not come with markers, but anything can be used (dried beans, buttons, pennies, etc.).

To play this game, every player is given a board.  All children cover their "free" spaces.  Before beginning play, it is decided how the game will be won (ex. 4 across, 3 down, 4 corners, middle 6, etc.).  The caller then shows the red numbers, on the cards, one at a time.  Children have to locate the number word on their board that corresponds with the numeral shown and cover it with a marker.  The first player to meet the predetermined way of winning is the winner.  An alternate way of playing would be use use the other side of the cards with the dots.  Children would then have to locate the number word that corresponded with the number of dots.