Blokus is a brilliant strategy game with several versions — Classic, Duo, Trigon, and 3D — and each one gives students a hands-on way to explore mathematical thinking. Fiona’s students love it, and she has one at home for family use too. Best place to buy is often Trademe in New Zealand. Whether players are fitting Tetris-like pieces on a square grid, sharing space on a triangular board, or racing head-to-head in Duo, they’re constantly using spatial reasoning, geometry, planning ahead, and logi