Costume Quest: The Uniform Challenge
Teens race around a 24-space board answering speaking prompts about costumes and uniforms. Players describe outfits, roleplay characters, debate costume choices, and present their dream costume in pairs and small groups. Three chance cards add unpredictability. Perfect for B1 learners to practise vocabulary and fluency in a competitive, engaging format.
A free Board Game for Teens at CEFR B1 level. Topic: New vocabulary about Costumes and uniforms.
Speaking prompts on the board
- START: Name one costume word you know. Go!
- Pair share: Describe a superhero's cape and mask. Take turns.
- Describe a leather jacket in three sentences. Use colours and textures.
- Roleplay: You're wearing a helmet and sunglasses. Why? Tell your partner.
- Small group: Which costume word is hardest to say? Practise together three times.
- Debate in pairs: Sword and shield OR cape and mask? Which is cooler? Say why.
- Present to the group: Describe your dream football top uniform. Use adjectives.
- Pair work: Act as a costume shop worker and customer. Sell a wig and belt.
- Tell your team a 30-second story: You find a mysterious mask. What happens next?
- Quickfire round: Say five costume words fast, then spell two aloud.
- Compare with a partner: Which uniform (apron, helmet, football top) is most useful? Explain.
- Group share: Create a funny character using three costume words. Describe them.
- Pair dialogue: One person asks 'What are you wearing?' Other describes a full costume.
- Present: Design a costume for a job (chef, knight, superhero). Use four vocabulary words.
- Debate: Would you rather wear a cape or a sword and shield? Defend your choice.
- FINISH: Tell the group your favourite costume word and why. Well done!