Cleariosity Numbers

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Cleariosity Numbers is like Cleariosity except that instead of spelling words with letters, players make equations from numbers. It has a deck of 60 transparent plastic cards. Each card has 3 numbers (0-9) on it, and each number is in one of the 9 positions of a 3x3 grid. (When multiple cards are stacked, the grid is apparent.) At the start of the game, the cards are dealt out evenly among the players; any leftover cards are left face-up in the middle of the table. Each player keeps their cards in a face-down draw pile. To start, all players simultaneously place the top card from their draw pile face up in the middle of the table, all facing the same direction. Players then look to find cards that will make an equation if they are stacked together. When they see one they place their fingers on the cards, which are then stacked to see if the caller is correct. An acceptable equation: - Appears with 3 numbers in a straight line, horizontally (left to right only), vertically (top to bottom only), or diagonally (left to right only). - Is a valid arithmetic equation of the form X (+-*÷) Y = Z. - Has none of its numbers covering or covered by another number. (Numbers not used in that equation can cover other numbers.) If the equation is correct, the declarer collects the cards making the word and keeps them in a separate winnings pile; if not, the cards are separated and that player may not guess again until after another player guesses. Play then continues with the remaining cards. If no one can see another equation, all players add the top card of their draw piles. Play continues until all cards have been played and no one can find any other equations. The player who has collected the most cards wins the game. Different levels of play are allowed using the color of the dot in the lower left corner of each card. - For using addition only, use cards with a green dot (24 cards). - For addition and subtraction, add cards with a yellow dot (12 more cards). - For addition and subtraction and multiplication, add cards with a purple dot (12 more cards). - For addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, add cards with an orange dot (12 more cards).