Holiday workshops: How to Win at Game Shows (Year 5 and 6)

Schedule

Thu Aug 27 2026 at 02:15 pm to 04:30 pm

UTC+01:00
Location

The Royal Institution of Great Britain | London, EN

In this workshop participants will see if mathematics can help you win game shows.
About this Event

Wit? Knowledge? Logic? Daring?
Whatever your favourite game depends on, this workshop will give you a chance to try your hand and apply science and reasoning to give you the edge over your rivals (or siblings!) to win the prize!
Learn how to decide when to stick or twist, play or pass and how far to push your luck (or your opponent). Whether you’re a fan of 21, Who Wants to be a Millionaire, The Chase or you are The Weakest Link you can join the fun together and develop your strategy and skills to test out at home or at school. (NB - *games typically associated with gambling are not included)
‘How to Win on Game Shows’ explores probability, psychology, modular arithmetic and logic through fun, interactive, group and individual games and exploring the lines between logic, emotion and utility.

For children who have just completed Years 5 and 6 this term - please book based on your child’s current/most recent school year, not their new year group from September. This typically corresponds to children aged around 9–11 years old. We reserve the right to refund or deny entry to those who are not in the correct year group.

Refunds can only be issued for tickets cancelled at least two weeks (14 calendar days) in advance of the event date. Please note that this supersedes our normal event terms and conditions.

Image credit: Tim Mitchell

Where is it happening?

The Royal Institution of Great Britain, 21 Albemarle Street, London, United Kingdom
Tickets

GBP 33.94 to GBP 42.28

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