Minus Monsters Challenge Cards
MINUS MONSTERS
Set 1: Quick Rounds
Subtract within 10 with Dice, Dominoes & Cards • Cut along dashed lines
Cut 16 Cards Ages 5–8
#1 Dice Challenge
★ 1 Point
Double Dice Drop
Roll 2 regular dice. Subtract the smaller roll from the bigger roll!
Big
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Small
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Diff
Example: Roll 6 & 2 → 6 − 2 = 4
#2 Power Roll
★ 1 Point
Ten Takeaway
Start at 10. Roll 1 die and subtract your number from 10!
10
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Roll
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Left
Bonus: Say the number bond aloud!
#3 Domino Drop
★ 1 Point
Domino Split
Draw 1 domino tile. Count dots on each side. Subtract lower dots from higher!
•••• | •
→ 4 − 1 = 3
Blank side counts as 0!
#4 Card Duel
★ 1 Point
Card Clash
Flip 2 cards from deck (Ace=1 to 10). Subtract the lower card from the higher card!
8♠
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3♥
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5
Remove face cards (J, Q, K) before play
#5 Special Rule
★ 2 Points
Zero Hero!
Roll doubles on dice OR draw matching cards/dominoes. Any number minus itself equals ZERO!
5 − 5 = 0 | Hero Shout: "ZERO HERO!"
Rule: Whenever numbers match, diff is 0!
#6 Mission
★ 2 Points
Mission: Target 2!
Roll dice or draw cards until you create a subtraction problem with a difference of 2!
4 − 2 = 2 • 5 − 3 = 2 • 6 − 4 = 2
Up to 3 rolls to hit target 2!
#7 Fast Math
★ 1 Point
Lucky Seven Knockdown
Your base number is 7. Roll 1 standard die (1-6). Subtract your roll from 7!
7
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Roll
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Answer
Every answer will be between 1 and 6!
#8 2-Player Battle
★ 2 Points
Domino Showdown
Both players draw 1 domino tile and find its difference. The player with the SMALLEST difference wins!
Player 1: 5 − 3 = 2 VS Player 2: 6 − 5 = 1 (Win!)
Tie? Both players score 1 point!
Minus Monsters Math Cards • Set 1 • Page 1 of 2 Use with 6-sided dice, standard dominoes, or playing cards (Ace–10)
MINUS MONSTERS
Set 2: Missions & Wilds
Subtract within 10 • Special rules, target hunts and speed challenges
Quick Play 10 Pts to Win
#9 Mission
★ 2 Points
Target: Difference 1!
Roll 2 dice or draw 2 cards. You need neighboring numbers that subtract to leave 1!
6 − 5 = 1 • 4 − 3 = 1 • 2 − 1 = 1
Tip: Consecutive numbers always make 1!
#10 Finger Math
★ 1 Point
Friendly Fives
Roll 1 die. If roll is under 5, subtract it from 5 (5 − Roll). If 6, subtract 5 (6 − 5 = 1)!
5
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Roll
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Diff
Use 5 fingers on one hand to check!
#11 Rapid Fire
★ 2 Points
Minus 1 Sprint
Roll a die 4 times in a row. For each roll, shout what that number minus 1 equals!
Roll 4 → 3 | Roll 6 → 5 | Roll 1 → 0
Complete all 4 in under 15 seconds!
#12 Mystery Roll
★ 2 Points
Odd or Even Bounty
Guess "ODD" or "EVEN" before you roll 2 dice. Subtract low from high. Did your difference match?
Odd: 1, 3, 5 ★ Even: 0, 2, 4
Correct guess earns a bonus point!
#13 Mission
★ 2 Points
Target: Difference 3!
Pick a domino OR roll 2 dice until you get two numbers that subtract to exactly 3!
6 − 3 = 3 • 5 − 2 = 3 • 4 − 1 = 3
Write your equation in the air!
#14 Power Draw
★ 1 Point
Nifty Nines
Flip 1 playing card (Ace–8). Subtract that card from 9. How many are left?
9
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Card
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Left
Example: Draw 5 → 9 − 5 = 4
#15 Big Domino
★ 2 Points
Domino Big Gap
Draw 2 dominoes. Find the difference on each. Can you find a difference of 4 or 5?
6 dots and 1 dot → 6 − 1 = 5! ★ 5 dots and 1 dot → 4!
Big difference tiles score double!
#16 Wild Boss
★ 3 Points
Monster Speed Run!
Take turns with a partner: Roll 2 dice 3 times rapidly. Shout each subtraction answer loud and clear!
Roll 1: __ − __ = ? Roll 2: __ − __ = ? Roll 3: __ − __ = ?
Solve all 3 correctly to defeat the boss!
How to Play: Shuffle cards into a deck. On your turn, flip a card, grab the required manipulative (dice, dominoes, or cards), solve the subtraction challenge within 10, and claim the points!
First to 10 Points Wins! 🏆
