Farewell to a Pensioner: Story Dice Adventure
Adults celebrate a pensioner's retirement through a 24-space board game. Players tell stories about the retiree's favourite interests—golf, tea, gin, football, mosaics, Swiss and German travel, luxury hotels, and rooftop bars. Each space prompts genuine speaking tasks: asking partners questions, acting out scenes, agreeing as teams, and presenting short memories. Chance cards add surprise movement and quick speaking challenges.
A free Board Game for Adults at CEFR A2 level. Topic: Story Dice farewell to pensioner.
Speaking prompts on the board
- Ask your partner: what is one place the pensioner told you they loved to visit?
- Act out playing golf. Your team guesses which sport you are playing.
- Your team must agree: is tea or gin a better way to relax after work?
- Describe a luxury hotel room. What furniture and things do you see?
- Ask your partner: have you ever watched a football match? Where were you?
- You have 30 seconds to present: why is a summer holiday important for a pensioner.
- Stand up and mime making a mosaic. Your team guesses what you are doing.
- Explain: what is one thing you learned about the pensioner's life this week?
- Ask your partner: which Swiss city would you visit and what would you do there?
- Your team must agree: what is the best memory from working with this pensioner?
- Describe a rooftop bar in Hamburg. What can you see? What can you drink?
- Act out pouring tea and offering it to someone. Show how you do it politely.
- Compare: is watching football at home or in a stadium more fun? Why?
- You have 60 seconds to convince your team: why is Bern a perfect holiday city.
- Stand up and show with your hands: how do you create a mosaic pattern?
- Explain: what does insurance mean? Why is it important for a pensioner?
- Ask your partner: what restaurant would you choose for a special retirement dinner?
- Your team must agree: what is the best gift for someone who loves golf?
- Describe the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg. What kind of music can you hear there?
- Act out a windy day at the seaside. Show how the wind affects your body.
- Compare: is a sunny beach holiday or a mountain holiday better for a pensioner?
- You have 30 seconds to present: one happy memory you have with this pensioner.
- Describe a perfect day for this pensioner. What do they do from morning to night?
- Ask your partner: what advice would you give to someone retiring soon?