Get in the Game!

Introduction  

Board games are a fun way of passing the time with friends and family, but did you ever wish you could create your own? In this activity, you will use computational thinking to design your own board game! 

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Design Challenge

You are a board game designer and your task is to brainstorm and develop an idea for a new board game.

Materials

• Paper

• Something to write with

• Optional: Other board games to get familiar with common pieces or board setups

This project is supported by the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) and the If/Then Initiative, part of whose mission is to inspire girls to pursue interests in STEM careers by better representing women in STEM through media and learning experiences. Let us know about your activity experience by filling out a quick survey.