Synonym Noughts and Crosses is an engaging way to learn about synonyms through play. In this game, you’ll create a noughts and crosses grid and fill each box with a different word. Then, with two different coloured pens, one for each player, you’ll aim to get three in a row either horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. However, instead of drawing a nought or a cross, each player uses their coloured pen to write a synonym of one of the words in the boxes.
What do you need?
Setting Up the Grid: Start by drawing a noughts and crosses grid on a piece of paper or any suitable surface. The grid should have nine boxes, arranged in three rows and three columns.
Choosing Words: In each of the nine boxes, write a different word. These words will be the basis for the game.
Coloured Pens: Each player needs two different coloured pens, one for themselves. These pens will be used to write synonyms during the game.
How to Play:
Taking Turns: To begin the game, decide who goes first. Let’s say it’s Player One’s turn.
Choosing a Box: Player One selects a box in the grid where they want to make their move. For example, they might choose the middle box.
Selecting a Synonym: Player One must think of a synonym for the word written in the box they’ve chosen. Let’s say the word in the middle box is “sad.” Player One might choose the word “melancholy” as a synonym.
Writing the Synonym: Using their coloured pen, Player One writes the chosen synonym (“melancholy”) in the middle box.
Player Two’s Turn: Now, it’s Player Two’s turn to make a move following the same rules.
Winning the Game: The object of the game is to be the first player to get three synonyms in a row either horizontally, vertically, or diagonally on the grid. The game continues until one player achieves this goal.
The winner of Synonyms Noughts and Crosses is the player who successfully forms a row of three synonyms on the grid. This game not only tests your synonym knowledge but also adds an element of strategy and fun to the learning process. Enjoy playing and expanding your vocabulary!
