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Figure This! Two players each roll an ordinary six-sided die. Of the two numbers showing, the smaller is subtracted from the larger. If the difference is 0, 1, or 2, player A gets 1 point. If the difference is 3, 4, or 5, player B gets 1 point. The game ends after 12 rounds. The player with the most points wins the game. Is this game fair? Figure This! Math Challenges for Families is a national campaign of intriguing mathematical challenges designed for students and families to work on at home. The goal is to show families the challenging mathematics that middle school students should be learning and to emphasize the importance of a high-quality mathematics education for all. For more mathematical challenges and solutions, call toll free (877) GO-SOLVE or check us out online at www.figurethis.org. The National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Education provided funding for the initiative.