Rivalry Race: The Competition Game
Four teams race around a 24-space board competing in speaking challenges about rivalry, competition, and winning. Players answer questions about sports, games, school competitions, and friendly contests. Perfect for young learners to practise speaking about competition in real-world contexts.
A free Board Game for Young learners at CEFR A2 level. Topic: Rivalry.
Speaking prompts on the board
- Ask your partner: what sport do you play and do you like to win?
- Your team must agree: who is the best player in your favourite sport?
- Act out playing your favourite game. Your team guesses what game it is.
- Describe a time you played against a friend. Who won and how did you feel?
- Ask your partner: do you like to compete with your friends or just have fun?
- Stand up and mime being a winning athlete. Your team guesses the sport.
- What do you do when you lose a game? Explain to the class.
- Your team has 30 seconds to agree: what makes a good winner?
- Ask your partner: what is your favourite game to play at school?
- Compare yourself to your best friend. Who is faster, stronger, or smarter?
- Describe a race or competition you saw. Who won and what happened?
- Act out being sad after losing. Show your face and body. Team guesses.
- You have 30 seconds to present: why is your favourite team the best.
- Discuss with your group: is it more fun to win alone or with a team?
- What game do you always win at? Explain why you are good at it.
- Ask your partner: do you have a rival or competitor? Tell us about them.
- Stand up and show with your hands how to throw a ball. Team guesses the sport.
- Your team must agree: what is the hardest sport and why?
- Describe your best friend. Are you better or worse at sports than them?
- Do you like to play games where you compete or games just for fun?
- You have 45 seconds to convince your team: your sport is the best.
- Act out winning a big trophy. Show your happy face and your celebration.
- Explain: what do you do when a friend beats you in a game?
- Ask your partner: who is your biggest rival and why do you compete?