Print-and-play board game
Backyard Adventure Trail
This quick game is my go-to when kids need movement but I need a calm plan. Print the trail, grab a die or the number cards, and let little adventurers hop, stretch, and count their way to the finish.
Ages 3-710-15 minutesIndoor or outdoor
Tip: card stock makes the pieces sturdier.
Setup
- Print the trail board and the token page.
- Cut out 1-4 tokens and the number cards (or use a die).
- Place all tokens on Start.
How to play
- Each player rolls a die or draws a number card.
- Move that many spaces and do the action on the square.
- First player to Finish wins.
Quick variations
- Easy: Use only the 1-3 number cards.
- Co-op: Everyone tries to reach Finish together.
- Extra: Let kids add one new action to a blank square.
Printable Trail Board
Follow the numbers and do each action.
1StartSay hello, adventurer!
2HopHop 5 times.
3ListenListen for a bird sound.
4StretchReach up tall.
5TiptoeTiptoe to the next square.
6ClapClap 3 times.
7BalanceBalance on one foot.
8LookFind something round.
9BreatheTake a slow belly breath.
10MarchMarch like a parade.
11SpinSpin in a slow circle.
12WaveWave at a neighbor or a toy.
13StretchTouch your toes.
14PretendWater the flowers.
15FindSpot something green.
16StompStomp like a dinosaur.
17GiggleShare a silly laugh.
18QuietWhisper your name.
19ShakeShake out your hands.
20JumpJump 3 times.
21LookFind a straight line.
22PoseMake a strong statue.
23CountCount to 5.
24SkipSkip to the next square.
25PretendBuzz like a bee.
26StretchReach side to side.
27BalanceWalk a tiny line.
28ListenWhat do you hear?
29CheerCheer for a friend.
30FinishYou made it!
Printable Tokens + Number Cards
Cut along the dashed lines.
Circle
Square
Triangle
Star
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