Ready to dive into a game that makes learning marine science fun?
Tidal Trivia is a printable board game that takes players on an adventure through Mote’s underwater world—using real science, animal facts, and quick thinking.
Whether you’re at home, in a classroom, or learning with friends, it’s a great way to build STEM skills while exploring Florida’s marine life.
🎲 How to Play
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Tidal Trivia Game Board (PDF)
- A coin or small object as your game piece
- Mote’s Animal Encyclopedia
- Spinner Website
- A stopwatch or timer (online or phone)
- Answer Key (if you get stuck)
🧠Game Instructions
- Print the game board and grab a small object as your player piece.
- Invite a friend, classmate, or family member to join you.
- Visit mote.org/boardgame to access the spinner and answer key. Set the spinner to 3 spaces.
- Take turns spinning and moving along the board. Here’s how the spaces work:
- 🟢 Green: Use the Animal Encyclopedia to answer the question in 60 seconds. If you’re right, stay. If not, move back.
- 🟠Orange: Follow the action listed on the board. These are surprises!
- 🔵 Blue: Learn a fun marine fact and skip your next turn.
Keep playing until you reach the finish line—and become a marine trivia champ.
❓ Question of the Week
Which animal did you find the most interesting or unusual while playing Tidal Trivia? Leave a comment below or tag us with #STEMventures. We might feature your response in a future post.
📬 Keep in Touch
- 📧 Send questions or answers to marven@mote.org
- 🔗 Share your experience using #STEMventures
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