Looking for a hands-on STEM activity / STEM unit that gets students designing, building, and thinking critically? This Board Game Project Based Learning resource includes templates and everything you need for students to plan and create their own board game — ideal for STEM projects, math integration, or any subject area.

WHAT IS IT?

The Create a Board Game unit is a hands-on, open-ended project where students design and develop their own board game from start to finish. Students will explore board game mechanics, analyze strategy and probability, and apply creative problem-solving to build a playable game. With planning templates, question cards, and rubrics, this resource fits any topic and works for any age group!

KEY FEATURES:

• 64 PAGES OF VALUE: Includes 64 pages of resources to support the entire project lifecycle from planning and crafting to reflecting.
• TEMPLATES FOR EVERYTHING: Comes with a variety of templates including warm up activities, planning, game design, board templates, question cards and more.
• ANY SUBJECT: Suitable for any subject, providing a versatile tool for integrating game design into different educational contexts.
• 1st GRADE AND UP: Intended for 1st grade and up, making it appropriate for a wide range of student ages and skill levels.
• INTRODUCTION SLIDES: Features PowerPoint slides to introduce the project to students.
• ASSESSMENT: Clear rubrics for evaluating creativity, strategy, gameplay mechanics, and presentation.
• PRINTABLE GAME ELEMENTS: Includes templates for dice, money, and other board game essentials for easy classroom use.
• REFLECTION & EVALUATION: Post-project reflection activities and game reports for students to evaluate their learning process.

INCLUDED:

• Research - history of board games
• Brainstorming – what makes a board game good?
• Compare the board game
• Powerpoint Introduction
• Brainstorming your board game
• Game Design for Young Creators
• Board game rule example – Snakes and Ladders
• Board game rules template
• Question planning template
• Board game report - when finished
• Rubrics
• Templates
• Inspiration
• Question card template
• Board game elements
• Money template
• Dice template

EVERYTHING YOU NEED!

PERFECT FOR:

• Revision Sessions
• End of Year Activities
• Rainy Day Schedules
• Science Topics
• After-School Programs
• Summer Camps
• Gifted and Talented Workshops
• Homework Projects
• Homeschooling Curricula
• Team-Building Exercises for Students
• Cross-Curricular Projects
• Cultural Awareness Days
• AND MORE