Animals Vocabulary Board Game

In this animals vocabulary board game, we have tried to condense some useful vocabulary related to animals into very small riddles which are relatively open-ended, allowing for multiple answers for each space on the board. It may look simple, but it is definitely not for your beginners! Try this with your intermediate to advanced students to test their English vocabulary.

Instructions

1. Display the PDF for all to see and use your whiteboard tools to create game pieces for each player. If you are in the classroom, put students into small groups to play together.
2. Students take turns rolling a die and advancing their piece that number of squares. To stay on the square, they must give an answer to the riddle. If more than one player lands on the same square during the game, they should give a different answer than the previous one(s).
3. If a student is stumped, they return to their original square to try again on the next round.
4. The first student to the FINISH wins.

Just for fun, if you’ve got some more advanced students you could ask them these 10 riddles with specific answers.

1. I am a mammal with a long snout and sharp claws. I love to dig in the dirt and eat insects. Who am I? Answer: Aardvark.

2. I am a bird with a long, curved beak and colorful feathers. I am known for my ability to mimic sounds and speech. Who am I? Answer: Parrot.

3. I am a reptile that can change the color of my skin to blend in with my surroundings. I have a long, sticky tongue that I use to catch insects. Who am I? Answer: Chameleon.

4. I am a mammal with a long tail and a pouch on my belly. I am native to Australia and my young are called joeys. Who am I? Answer: Kangaroo.

5. I am a bird that cannot fly, but I can run very fast. I have a long neck and long legs. Who am I? Answer: Ostrich.

6. I am a mammal with a trunk that I use to pick up food and water. I am the largest land animal on Earth. Who am I? Answer: Elephant.

7. I am a reptile that can grow up to 20 feet long. I have powerful jaws and a long, muscular tail. Who am I? Answer: Crocodile.

8. I am a bird that is known for my beautiful song. I am often kept as a pet and I am a symbol of peace. Who am I? Answer: Dove.

9. I am a mammal that lives in the ocean. I have a streamlined body, a dorsal fin, and a blowhole on top of my head. Who am I? Answer: Dolphin.

10. I am a bird with a hooked beak and sharp talons. I am a predator and I am known for my keen eyesight. Who am I? Answer: Eagle.