Since today is Election Day (in Canada), it seemed a good opportunity to explain the game of Presidents, particularly for the new families who are hearing about this game from the students.
Presidents is a game about U.S. History in which a series of clues are given about a President and the goal is to identify him. Presidents are identified by their number (Washington is #1, Obama is #44).
The players are each given a sheet giving the number of the President, his name, his years in office, his political party, and the year and state of his birth and death.
First, a "six-point clue" is read about the President. Based on this, players choose whether to write down an answer or wait for more clues. If the answer turns out to be right, they will get six points, but a wrong answer gets no points in Presidents.
Next, a "four-point clue" is read about the same President. Players who haven't answered the six-point clue choose whether to answer or not -- this time getting four points if they are correct.
Then, a "two-point clue" is read. Players who haven't answered yet answer now since it is the last chance for points.
Finally, the President is identified, scores are recorded, and the game moves on to the next President.
For some tips on studying for Presidents, have a look at an earlier post on the topic.
In high school, players have to know every President every year, but until then, the list is split in two. The 2015/16 year covers Presidents #1-24 (Washington through Cleveland).
