Classic Toys
Board/Card games
Cultural Toys/Games
Puzzles
Purpose of Play
100
What is this toy called AND how do you solve one?
(You must answer both)
Rubiks Cube and you must get all of the colors on the same side.
(Give points if their reasoning is still similar even if its not exact)
100
In the board game Candyland, how would one win?
Getting to the castle. Or any answer that revolves reaching the end.
100
This is the Kendama from Japan. From the picture, take a guess on how this simple toy works.
You must make the ball on top of the wooden stick
100
True or False: Many puzzles are designed to have only one correct solution.
True
100
Name one benefit of playing with a toy or engaging in a physical game over one on your electronic device.
Creativity, Socialization skills, intelligence, emotional support, strategy.
Anything that resonates with these can earn a point.
200
This is Optimus Prime, he can transform into a ____
Car!
200
In chess, this is called a knight, it can always move in the shape of a letter _____ . 
L
200
This is the game Loteria the mexican board game of chance. It is another form of the game ____.
Hint: Loteria means Lottery in Spanish.
Bingo !
200
Reflection: Why do puzzles often get harder the longer you work on them?
Either write on a whiteboard or have one person explain.
Any answer relating to fatigue, stress frustration, pressure
200
True or False: Water Balloons were popularized during WW2 as a way for children to celebrate the end of the war with a fun way to cool down.
False! Water balloons were originally supposed to be a waterproof sock for soldiers during world war one to combat foot disease, but ended up being marketed as water grenades for children.
300
What is the brand of these kind of dolls called?
Cabbage Patch Kids
300
In the game of Checkers, what is the only direction your pieces able to move?
Diagonal (across can also be acceptable)
300
Draw it out: Pokemon cards are the biggest craze in Asia and the U.S. Create an original pokemon trainer card of SOMEBODY IN YOUR GROUP and write their SPECIAL ABILITY!
Should be finished in a minute and a half.
Open Answer, must have ability and drawing of person for full points.
300
Draw it Out: When life gives you lemons... you make _______ with it?
Think of a different answer that IS NOT lemonade.
Any creation with a lemon that's not lemonade if its reasonable.
300
Reflection: Discuss with your team how playing jeopardy has improved your sportsmanship. Either write it on the whiteboard or have one person share.
Open Answer
400
Draw it out: Stuffed animals have been popular for a while! Draw an original ANIMAL with a NAME and an OUTFIT that would be as iconic as Winnie the Poo.
You need all three to earn points. Should be finished in a minute and a half.
Give points to a team that has a name, outfit, and animal, half points if they're missing one of these on their white board.
400
Debate Time: You are given a deck of playing cards to play with your class. Discuss with your team the best game to play with these and why?
Open Answer, Judge can award points to any team or one of their choice.
400
Reflection: The famous doll Barbie has recently grown to represent more unique facial features and physical appearances to include other cultures in their design. Either have one person speak or decide for your group why this representation is important. 
Open Answer
400
What letter is in the word Bell, but not Balloon?
E
400
True or False: The jigsaw puzzle wasn't originally a toy, but a dissected map used to teach geography to children of rich families and royalty.
True
500
Reflection: Select one person from your group to share what their favorite toy they've ever received is and why it's their favorite.
Open Answer, full participation can receive points.
500
Reflection: If Ms.Isa was secretly Santa and could gift your team one board game to have, what should it be and why? Must explain objective reasoning that all teammates agree on for full points.
Open Answer, points given for good explanation
500
Get Creative! This is one of Ms.Isa's favorite toys, the Chinese yoyo. Besides using it as a toy for fun, name a unique way this could be used. Don't overthink it!
Open Answer (participation and creativity are the ways to earn points)
500
Eva has 4 lemons. George has TWICE as much as Eva. Eva gives George HALF of her lemons. How many lemons do George and Eva now have?
10 - George, Eva - 2
500
Reflection: Think about a skill you've learned from a game or toy that was not taught in school. This can be a fun fact, talent, or personal skill.
One person in the group can answer or it can be written on whiteboard.
Open Answer