Teaching History Using Boardgames

Learning about History can be boring and tedious. It usually consists of memorizing names, places and dates. There are board games which are excellent tools for education reinforcement. They help you retain the how and why of History. You may find these games especially useful for Secondary School ages who are home schooled.Struggle for Rome Boardgame by Mayfair Games
At a time when Rome is weakening…the Barbarian Hordes make their moves to take parts of the Roman Empire for themselves. The Fall of the Roman Empire, around 350-476 A.D. is an interesting way to end a unit on the Roman Empire.
Ages: 10+
Duration: approx 90 mins.
Players: 3-4Shogun Boardgame by Queen Games
The Sengoku period of Japan was between 1467-1573. This was a time of warring factions pitting one Diamyo against another. Learn more about the Late Muromachi period and the ruling Shogunates with Shogun.
Ages: 12+
Duration: 90-120 minutes
Players: 3-5Tigris & Euphrates Boardgame by Mayfair Games
Step back in time to Mesopotamia during the Assyrian Period. This time in the fertile crescent is of great civilizations. Ur, Nineveh and Babylon. Found at the Tigris & Euphrates Rivers.
Ages: 12+
Duration: 90 minutes
Players: 3-4Cleopatra Boardgame by Days of Wonder
In the Ancient world of Alexandria, you are an architect. You have been given the task of building a beautiful palace for Cleopatra and her court. Can you beat the world of lies and corruption to build something which will impress? Cleopatra was the Queen of Egypt from 51-30 B.C. This game gives a wondrous idea of Egypt at the time, and it’s influence by the Roman Empire.
Ages: 10+
Duration: 60 minutes
Players: 3-5Colosseum Boardgame by Days of Wonder
You are the owner of a grand Colosseum to where grand events are held. Your Colosseum is successful if you can have Emperor Titus and his court to attend your events. The key is recruiting entertaining Gladiators, to attract a stadium full of fans. So much to manage, such a great challenge.
Ages: 10+
Duration: 60-90 minutes
Players: 3-5