OUR SERVICES
We provide 30-minute to Full Day workshops customisable for your setting.
Each game can be played with a variety of different ages.
Create your own board games! The Perfect Start or Finish to a School Year
A 3-hour workshop with expert game-makers for students to learn how to create their own educational or social board game
Students will be asked to plan, design and develop their own board games.
By the end of the session, each student team will have collaborated and created a game which they can test on their peers to receive feedback
The game subject can be anything from a History topic, Science, Maths or Language. You decide!
What our reviews say…
Highly recommend
“Holly and Rod were fantastic.... The game production brought out a new side to many students. This helped us as staff identify leadership qualities and creative qualities amongst the student body. Would definitely recommend. “
Board game with the Saturday Club
"Holly hosted a board game session with the Saturday club and our club members enjoyed making their games and said that it was one of their favourite sessions. She gave clear instructions and directions to guide them through the process and I highly recommend her."
5 KEY SKILLS COVERED
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Students will get to come up with their own out-of-the-box ideas for the game and challenge what is possible, based on the subject or unit you choose.
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Students learn new skills in conceptualising, analysing, and evaluating information gathered from their own observations, experiences, and reasoning to come up with a brand-new game!
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The workshop involves pattern and sequencing mechanics in order to teach students about how game mechanics work.
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Students will work in teams to challenge their communication and collaboration skills when producing and making a brand-new game.
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Students practice conflict resolution by navigating disagreements and finding compromises within their teams.
We cover the UK curriculum content and learning outcomes from ages 6 to 18
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We have many workshops perfect for KS2. The Chemistry Game hits every material and reaction target in the Year 4-6 curriculum
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KS3 is perfect for our design-your-own board game workshop. Students work in teams, choosing a subject or unit of your choice and creativity problem-solve together to make a game.
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The Biology Game is perfect for GCSE students as it hits relevant GCSE biology targets on antibiotics, vaccines, superbugs and microorganisms. While playing the entertaining game, students learn the distinctions between bacterial and viral infections.
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A-level students will learn a range of skills during any of our workshops. The Biology Game and design-your-own game are highly recommended to improve teamwork, student-led learning, and communication in your school.
Biotical: the Biology game of Resistance
An exciting and informative disease game which helps students understand the difference between bacterial and viral infections.
During gameplay, students encounter a variety of different infections and have the choice as to whether they take antibiotics.
This encourages conversations on superbugs and how our society is overprescribing antibiotics as well as the future of medicine.
Simpler versions are available for KS2 and KS3 with a more advanced version for GCSE and A-level students
How do you play?
Watch our short video to find out
FAQs for Biotical: the game of resistance
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BIOLOGY CONTENT COVERED:
Introduction to Micro-organisms
Good and Harmful Microbes: What's the difference?
Antibiotic Use, Vaccines & Superbugs
Spread of Infection, Hand Hygiene and the Future of Medicine
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85% of students said they understood the differences between bacterial and viral infections after playing the game
100% of students said they would love to play it again!
Reaction! The Chemistry Card Trading Game
Reaction! engages players with negotiation tactics, basic chemistry concepts, and stock market ideas.
The goal is simple: collect eight identical cards by trading with others, promoting communication and quick choices in a lively setting.
The game also educates students about sustainable building materials, like wood, metal, and glass, encouraging discussions on their properties and long-term use in construction. Players will learn about chemical reactions, both irreversible (rust) and reversible (melting ice), enhancing their scientific understanding while having fun. The vibrant art and user-friendly design ensure everyone, regardless of age, can participate meaningfully.Best suited to KS1 and KS2
FAQs for Reaction!
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Identify and compare the sustainability of materials
Material properties: Hardness, softness, durability and environmental impact
Understanding the differences between reversible and irreversible reactions
Grasp the concept of photosynthesis and how plants are a natural resource
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79% of students said they understood reactions and materials BETTER after playing the game
100% of students said they would love to play it again!