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30 Squares

One of my favourite review games, 30 Squares! This activity turns any worksheet into an engaging, electric and genuinely strategic game. This activity can be used in any year level and learning area. Just project the game on your whiteboard/screen and see the magic play out. 

Prep level

Some Prep Required

🖥️ How to play!

  1. Start by adding players to the list. You can go teams or individuals. Just ensure you seperate players by a comma. 

  2. Explain to students the expectations (younger year levels probably need to hear this talk more!). 

  3. You can set the timer (in-game). Please note, that if you do, once it hits zero, it will randomly select a square. 

  4. Students then start the game and race to get a question (see setup tips). Once they have answered the question, they show you. If you are happy with their response they can claim a square (or steal it - see teacher tips for more on this). 

  5. Students rinse and repeat this, answer a question, get it checked and claim/steal a square. Sounds basic, but hooley Dooley - it gets engaging and sometimes, intense! 

  6. Once the timer has reached zero, or you have chosen to end the lesson (ensure you click manual draw). The game will randomly select a square. The student who owns that square is crowned the winner. 

💡Teacher tips!

  1. Students will race to answer questions. Ensure they are answering properly. 

  2. You can let students only steal once all squares are taken or they can steal at the start of the game. Personally, I prefer a mix of the two. But totally, up to you. 

  3. Ensure the sound is on!! We've got some epic sounds in the game that alert students if a square has been claimed or stolen, heads pop up when they hear the stolen sound. 

  4. I've used this activity my Year 7s and Year 12s. Honestly, it's adaptable to all year levels (including primary years)

🎬 Setup tips!

  • Time: Whole Lesson

  • First things first, you will need to source 30 questions. This can be from an old worksheet or just create the questions yourself. (i.e. end of chapter questions/review questions). Print these questions out. 

  • Students will also need a 30 Squares template (I've also attached it to this page for you. Or get students to write in their books or on a laptop. The choice is yours! 

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