Sevens, elevens, and doubles

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/sevens-elevens-and-doubles

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the game designation?Also referred to as 7/11/2x, sloppy dice, or hero
2. What is the goal of the game Sevens, Elevens, and Doubles?The goal is to be the last player left by rolling a 7, 11, or a double with two dice.
3. How do you win a round in Sevens, Elevens, and Doubles?You roll two dice and try to get a total of 7, a total of 11, or the same number on both dice.

Probability Distribution: The likelihood of each possible outcome occurring when rolling two dice.
Social Game: A game designed primarily for interaction and enjoyment among a group of people.
Folk Game: A game whose origins are not precisely known and is passed down through generations.