Can the Housie Game Incorporate Negative and Decimal Numbers?

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The discussion centers on the feasibility of incorporating negative and decimal numbers into the Housie game. Participants argue that while it is technically possible to redesign the game to include these types of numbers, it introduces unnecessary complexity. The primary suggestion against this modification is that it may only serve a limited educational purpose, as children would likely outgrow the novelty. Alternatives like Periodic Table Bingo are recommended for educational contexts.

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Housie Game redesigning.
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Can the Housie game be redesigned by including negative numbers and decimal numbers with the positive numbers?

Examples :
-5,-43,-67,-90 etc
6.5, 7.3,76.2,45.3 etc

If No, Why?

Thanks & Regards,
Prashant S Akerkar
 

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Why would you want to do this?

It seems an unnecessary complication to the game.

The only reason I can think of is to use the game in an educational context but even then it would have limited use as kids would quickly grow out of it.
 

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