Games Day / Invent a Board Game
Invent a Board Game
Groups design, make and play-test their own board game, complete with rules, pieces and a board.
How to run it
- Look at a few simple board games and talk about how they work.
- Have groups plan a theme, goal and rules.
- Make the board, cards and pieces from card.
- Swap games with another group to play-test and give feedback.
You will need
- card
- dice
- markers
- counters
- scissors
Make it easier or harderProvide a board template for less confident groups; others can add chance cards.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4, Outcome 5Children plan, create and explain rules for others.
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