SEVEN PRIZE GAME
SEVEN PRIZE GAME
In the basic rules, you win by taking 6 prize cards. But at the advanced level, you need to understand how many prizes each knockout gives you. Some Pokémon give 1 prize when knocked out. Pokémon ex and Pokémon V give 2 or 3 prizes.
Coaches sometimes call tricky boards a "seven-prize" puzzle: when several Pokémon are worth two or three prizes each, the path to six prize cards takes more planning than six one-prize knockouts.
The "Seven-Prize Game" label is a memory hook for that idea — planning for your opponent taking prizes at different rates, and for you needing an extra clean exchange when the board gets awkward.
🧮 Challenge: Planning Your Path
Your opponent has the following Pokémon in play:
- Charizard ex — 3 prizes when knocked out
- Pidgeot ex — 2 prizes when knocked out
- Manaphy — 1 prize when knocked out
- Charmander — 1 prize when knocked out
What's the fastest path to 6 prizes?
Path A: Charizard ex (3) + Pidgeot ex (2) + Manaphy (1) = 6 ✅ (3 knockouts)
Path B: Charizard ex (3) + Charmander (1) + Pidgeot ex (2) = 6 ✅ (3 knockouts)
Both work! Choose the path where your attackers match up best.
📝 [Educator Note]
Prize mapping reinforces multi-step addition and strategic planning. Have your child practice by laying out their opponent's board and calculating different "paths to 6" before deciding which Pokémon to target first. This builds the habit of planning before acting.
Test Your Knowledge
Complete the official Academy Exam for SEVEN PRIZE GAME to earn Doubloons and secure your operational badge.