ABSTRACT

Board games can be extremely useful in helping to visualise key events or developments in history; for example, the rise and fall of empires or the emergence of totalitarian states. Board games can highlight significant issues and bring alive important debates. But beware! This activity comes with a public health warning. Devising and playing games is great fun, but the teacher must exercise strict control over the lesson and ensure that all participants are focused on the intended outcomes of the lesson. May be unsuitable for last period on a Friday!