The School Route Game

Objective of the Game

The School Route Game is a family game designed to teach children about traffic safety and how to safely travel to and from school. The main objective is to be the first to safely reach the school.

Setup

• Game Board: The game board depicts different scenarios of a typical school route, including intersections, crosswalks, traffic lights, obstacles, etc.
• Game Pieces: Each player chooses a game piece to place on the starting space.
• Dice: A standard six-sided die is required.

Gameplay

1. Starting Position: All game pieces are placed on the starting space.
2. Determine Order: The order in which players begin is decided by rolling the die at the start of the game. The player with the highest number begins.
3. Take a Turn: Players take turns in clockwise order, rolling the dice to move their piece the corresponding number of spaces and performing any actions needed if they land on a special space.
4. Landing on Event Spaces: The board features special spaces such as:
5. Crosswalks: The player must skip one turn to ensure the street is clear.
6. Traffic Lights: A red light means the player must skip a turn, while a green light allows them to proceed.
7. Obstacles: These spaces require the player to move back two spaces.
8. Traffic Signs: The player moves forward or backward as instructed by the sign.
9. Reaching the Goal: The game ends when a player reaches the finish line, which is the school.

Tips and Strategies

• Strategy: Anticipating the position of event spaces can be strategic, although movement is determined by dice rolls, which adds an element of chance.
• Educational Aspect: Discussing the meaning of different traffic signs during the game can enhance its educational value.

Enjoy playing and learning with the School Route Game!