Oceans (board game)

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/oceans-board-game

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the game designer?John Yianni
2. What is the core gameplay loop?Players build and manage marine ecosystems by collecting and playing species cards
3. What is the Oceans board game about?It is a game that lets players build and manage a marine ecosystem, learning about ocean life and how different species interact.
4. How do you play the Oceans board game?Players collect species cards, place them into a shared board, and try to create a balanced ecosystem while dealing with challenges like pollution.

Trophic Cascade: When the loss or addition of a top predator causes dramatic changes throughout an ecosystem.
Keystone Species: A species that has a disproportionately large effect on its environment relative to its abundance.
Environmental Literacy: The ability to understand and address environmental issues and challenges effectively.
Tableau Building: A game mechanic where players create a personal display of cards or tiles that interact with each other.