They have participated in research activities to learn about the culture, people, food, daily life, and historical significance of the era. After the game, students will continue learning about the social studies content within the fourth grade curriculum. Friars must deal with various setbacks and obstacles as they choose from various paths along the game board. Based on the relative positive or negative results of the event stated on the fate card, the player may move forward or backward a variable number of spaces on the game board. 5 playing pieces , each a different color game playing directions Time Required Game time requirements may vary based on the number of children playing and their familiarity with the content material.
Actual game set up is brief, taking less than five minutes.
After ensuring that each child understands the game rules, game time may go from 20 minutes to one hour. Since fourth graders are notorious for losing school supplies and materials, it is not recommended to have children keep the game left out to carry over to another play time. Each player rolls a die. The player with the highest number goes first. Play proceeds counterclockwise.