To play, use this dice: http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks1/maths/dice/ten.htm
First, name the couple and decide on their year of marriage. Next, roll the dice for each year to find out what happens to your couple over the course of ten years. Write your own story as you play the game.
DW’s name:
DH’s name:
Year of marriage:
If you roll a…
1: You and DH buy a new house. What does it look like? [name]Roll[/name] the dice
1 or 2: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TVKmSin8VgU/TGahfFtwCMI/AAAAAAAAAW4/9j0qXCP834g/s1600/BigHouseBlueSky.jpg
3 or 4: http://asoftplace.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/old-house.jpg
5 or 6: http://garden-chick.typepad.com/.a/6a00e553af986f88340133ec64e3d1970b-800wi
7 or 8: http://www.wrensnestonline.com/blog/wp-content/big-house-pics-136.jpg
9 or 10: http://www.theeasywaytomakemoney.co.uk/big_house1.jpg
2: You get pregnant! What is the baby’s name & gender? [name]Roll[/name] the dice
1 or 2: A boy; first name is your favorite boy’s name, middle name honors his father or grandfather
3 or 4: A girl; first name is your favorite girl’s name, middle name honors your mother or grandmother
5 or 6: A boy; first name is your second favorite boy’s name, middle name is a traditional name
7 or 8: A girl; first name is your second favorite girl’s name, middle name is a traditional name
9 or 10: Your choice of gender & name
3: You and DH adopt a puppy. What kind of dog and what is his/her name? [name]Roll[/name] the dice
1 or 2: A male [name]Golden[/name] retriever; name is a common dog name
3 or 4: A female shih tzu; name is a very cutesy name
5 or 6: A male [name]German[/name] [name]Shepard[/name]; name is after a character from your favorite TV show
7 or 8: A female Siberian husky; name is more of a “people” name than a dog name
9 or 10: Your choice of name, breed, & gender
4: You get pregnant with multiples! [name]How[/name] many babies, what are their genders, & names? [name]Roll[/name] the dice
1 or 2: Boy/girl twins; first & middle names from Popular Names in the United States 2010 - Behind the Name
3 or 4: Twin girls; first & middle names from Popular Names in England and Wales 2010 - Behind the Name
5 or 6: Twin boys; first & middle names from Popular Names in Australia (New South Wales) 2010 - Behind the Name
7 or 8: Triplets, your choice of genders; first & middle names from Popular Names in the United States 2000 - Behind the Name
9 or 10: Twins or triplets, with your choice of genders & names
5: Your family moves to a new house in a different city. Where do you move to and what does your new home look like? [name]Roll[/name] the dice
City:
1 or 2: Syracuse, New [name]York[/name]
3 or 4: [name]Richmond[/name], [name]Virginia[/name]
5 or 6: Los [name]Angeles[/name], [name]California[/name]
7 or 8: [name]Boston[/name], Massachusetts
9 or 10: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
House:
1 or 2: http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/thumblarge_165/1184744902459FuG.jpg
3 or 4: http://image.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/3076/3076,1109449006,1/stock-photo-suburban-house-177842.jpg
5 or 6: http://www.featurepics.com/FI/Thumb300/20060703/SuburbanHouse44091.jpg
7 or 8: http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/thumblarge_334/1226721167dSjc6D.jpg
9 or 10: http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3408/3603787071_2c6be19d37_z.jpg?zz=1
6: You and DH adopt a baby! What is the baby’s name & gender? [name]Roll[/name] the dice
1 or 2: A girl; initials are N.A.
3 or 4: A boy; initials are L.E.
5 or 6: A girl; initials are the same as your husband’s
7 or 8: A boy; initials are the same as yours
9 or 10: Your choice of name & gender
7: Your family adopts a kitten. What kind of cat is it & what is his/her name? [name]Roll[/name] the dice
1 or 2: A female American longhair; name is after a character from your favorite Disney character
3 or 4: A male American shorthair; name is after a famous historical character
5 or 6: A female Birman; name is after your favorite actress or singer
7 or 8: A male [name]California[/name] Spangled [name]Cat[/name]; name is that of another kind of animal
9 or 10: Your choice of breed, name, & gender
8: You get pregnant! [name]How[/name] many babies do you have, what are the genders, and what are their names? [name]Roll[/name] the dice
1 or 2: [name]One[/name] baby, your choice of gender; first & middle names from Hipster Names | Nameberry
3 or 4: Twins, your choice of genders; first & middle names from 103 Classic Rock Baby Names | Nameberry
5 or 6: Triplets, your choice of genders; first & middle names from Popular Names in Scotland 2010 - Behind the Name
7 or 8: Quadruplets, your choice of genders; first & middle names from Popular Names in the United States 2000 - Behind the Name
9 or 10: Your choice of how many babies, names, & genders
9: Your family moves to a foreign country. What country and what does your new house look like? [name]Roll[/name] the dice
Country:
1 or 2: [name]Paris[/name], [name]France[/name]
3 or 4: [name]London[/name], [name]England[/name]
5 or 6: [name]Sydney[/name], Australia
7 or 8: Toronto, [name]Canada[/name]
9 or 10: [name]Rome[/name], [name]Italy[/name]
House:
1 or 2: http://www.huge-houses.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/luxury-real-estate-in-paris-2.jpg
3 or 4: EzineMark - Trendy News and Updates
5 or 6: http://cdn.freshome.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/walker-house-sydney-australia.jpg
7 or 8: http://www.worldofstock.com/slides/AOB3000.jpg
9 or 10: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pyHKRYYuJU0/TTfhsHX5gmI/AAAAAAAABRo/WctiZf5LfuQ/s1600/c_big_000-2.jpg
10: TOTALLY AND COMPLETELY UP TO YOU!!! Whatever happens in the year you roll this number is your decision. [name]Do[/name] you have a baby? Or experience another life event? Let your imagination run wild!
I have yet to see these kinds of games on this side. Let me know if you like it in the comments! xoxo [name]Jillian[/name]