Name: _____________
The English Civil War
Board Game Assignment
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Your Task: Put together a creative board game that explains all the
major events, acts and people of the English Civil War. A more detailed
break down of what must be included is below.
Board Games to Use as a Template:
Candy Land
Sorry!
Life
Snakes and Ladders
Monopoly
Guess Who?
Pictionary
Cranium
*Approve your board game with me
before you begin!
What to include
Criteria
1. Actual playing board: including game pieces and any necessary devices to complete your
designed game
2. A “How To Play” handout. This should explain how the game works (Do you roll dice? Do you
draw playing cards? Do you spin a wheel? How do you move around the board? Do you draw a
card when you land on a certain square? How do you win? - Make sure to have a clear
explanation so your classmates can play!)
3. The main people of the chapter: King James I, King Charles I, Oliver Cromwell, King Charles II,
King James II, William and Mary of Orange (you may also want to include Matthew Hopkins,
Archbishop Laud, Lord Straffird)
4. Include key terms, themes and concepts from that chapter (use your chapter outline, your
evolving timeline, and assignment handouts)
5. Religion (Religion is shifting with the changing Monarch and parliament, be sure to
incorporate these changes in your game)
6. Monarchy/Government and Conflict: Monarchy and parliament are at odds with each other
throughout this time period. Be sure to incorporate this!! (Include events like: the Long
Parliament, the Rump Parliament, Pride’s Purge, the Trial of the King, the Restoration, The
Glorious Revolution, Blue Laws, etc.)
Check
Self Assessment & Teacher Assessment
Wow! Excellent!
Amazing!! Wow!
Criteria
Excellent!
Good/Meets all
requirements
More work
needed.
The board game is
well done and clearly
thought out. Students
have used a variety of
methods to produce a
great game. Game
includes game pieces
and playing cards that
are unique and well
done.
The board game
meets
all/requirements. It is
laid out okay and easy
to play. Students have
spent time creating a
good game that is
attractive. Game
includes game pieces
and playing cards that
are well done.
The board game lacks
effort and creativity.
Game pieces and
materials were put
together with minimal
effort/ do not mimic a
board game. More
time and effort should
have been invested.
/10
The board game is
unique, well thought
out and makes sense.
Students have used a
variety of colours and
methods to produce
an extraordinary
game. Extra effort
went into the creation
of game pieces,
playing cards etc...
The board game
makes clear
connections to some
themes in the chapter.
Some vocabulary
words were
incorporated into the
game.
The board game
makes some
connection to one
theme in the chapter.
Few vocabulary words
were incorporated
into the game.
The board game does
not make strong
connections to key
themes in the chapter.
The game did not
include vocabulary
words.
/25
The board game
makes clear
connections to
multiple key themes in
the chapter. The game
has all key comments
and big ideas and
made connections
when appropriate.
Multiple vocabulary
words are integrated
into the game.
There is a clear list of
rules that players
grasp quickly. The
game process is logical
and flows seamlessly.
Players are engaged
throughout the course
of the game. The
game acts as an
extremely effective
learning tool when
played.
There is a clear list of
rules that players
grasp. The game flows
with a few stops to
revisit rules/process.
Players are engaged
throughout parts of
the game. The game is
an effective learning
tool when played.
There is a clear list of
rules, however,
players struggle to
understand the
concept of the game.
Players are somewhat
engaged. Aspects of
the game are effective
when used as a
learning tool.
Rule sheet is either
missing or lacking.
Players are not given
clear directions for
game play, strategy,
and outcomes. Game
is not an effective
learning tool when
played.
Peers had a blast
playing game and
were engaged
throughout the game.
Peers gave an
outstanding review.
Peers had fun playing
the game and were
engaged. Game
received a good
review.
Peers enjoyed playing
the game however
were confused about
a few aspects.
Game was confusing
and peers struggled to
play.
Creativity
Content
Rules and Playing
the Game
/10
Engagement and
Peer Assessment
/5
Total Marks
/50
Peer Assessment
What game did you play? _______________________________
What went well?
What was tricky?
Question
The object of the game was clearly stated/explained
What would you change?
YES
NO
The rules were clear and easy to follow
The process of the game was logical
The game was engaging and I had fun playing
Peer Assessment
What game did you play? _______________________________
What went well?
What was tricky?
Question
The object of the game was clearly stated/explained
The rules were clear and easy to follow
The process of the game was logical
The game was engaging and I had fun playing
What would you change?
YES
NO