African American History Games
Many African American history games explore the history of African Americans and their contributions made to society. These games provide details of the history of African Americans in a creative way. The games make learning about history fun as they explore the history of African Americans.
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BlackBoard
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In BlackBoard players use cards that have information about African American history. The game comes with red, black and green dice and game pieces in the shape of slave ships. Players move game pieces around a board using dice. When they land on a space they are asked a history question. Correct answers help players to "escape from slavery" and learn about the underground railroad. Hazards of the game include getting profiled by the cops or getting captured after escaping. The Blackboard board game is recommended for those age seven and up. Blackboard costs $35.95.
Black Heritage Series Trivia Game
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The Black Heritage Series Trivia Game asks questions that test players' knowledge of African American facts and history. The game has more than 1,200 questions and can be played with two to four individuals. The Black Heritage Series Trivia Game is suitable for those age ten and up. Black Heritage Series Trivia Game can be purchased from many locations including Wal-Mart and Amazon as well as its manufacturer, Pressman Toy.
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-Opoly: Historical Black University and College Style
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This isn't monopoly. Available at It's A Black Thing, FAMU-opoly and Spelman-opoly were created for those that attended the historical black university and college Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) and Spelman College. FAMU-opoly and Spelma-opoly are for students, alumni, faculty and others that want to learn about the history of two African American institutions in a fun way. The games can be purchased for $29.95 each.
Motownopoly
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Motownopoly is a Monopoly-style board game created around the history of Motown. Some of the questions ask about Motown hits. The game also includes a CD with six tracks of Motown hits. Motownoploy can be purchased for $32.95.
Hip-Hop The Game
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For those interested in learning about African American history and hip-hop, the game for you is Hip-Hop The Game. Hip-Hop The Game! is a board game that asks players questions about hip-hop history. For example: "What college did Fab five Freddy attend?" The game is recommended for those over the age of ten.
Black Heritage Series Puzzles
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Pressman Toys, the creator of The Black Heritage Trivia Series, also created puzzles as a part of the Black Heritage Series. Some sample puzzles created around African American history include Harriet Tubman, which explores the history of the Underground Railroad, and a puzzle about the Buffalo Soldier. Both puzzles are suitable for those over age five. For children age three to six the Black Heritage series has a puzzle about Madame C.J. Walker who was the first self-made millionaire and Elijah McCoy an African American inventor.
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