Have you ever played the M.A.S.H game before? It’s a classic game that many of us played back in our teenage years. And now, thanks to Tailored Teacher LLC on Teachers Pay Teachers, you can bring this game to your classroom!
Gameplay
If you’re not familiar with M.A.S.H, it stands for Mansion, Apartment, Shack, House. It’s a game where players choose their dream living arrangements, future spouse, job, and transportation. The game is played by creating a list of options for each category and then randomly choosing a winner from each category until you have one final outcome.
Why play M.A.S.H?
M.A.S.H is a great game for many reasons. It’s a fun way for students to get to know each other and start conversations. It’s also a great way to teach probability and statistics. Students can calculate the likelihood of each outcome and practice their math skills in a fun and engaging way. Additionally, M.A.S.H can be used as a creative writing prompt. After the game is over, students can write a story about their chosen outcome and share it with the class.
Getting Started
To get started, all you need is a sheet of paper and a pen. You can use the categories provided by Tailored Teacher LLC or create your own. Once you have your categories, write down options for each one. For example:
Categories:
- Mansion
- Apartment
- Shack
- House
Options:
- 3-bedroom house
- Apartment downtown
- Oceanfront mansion
- Tiny house
Once you have your options, decide on a starting point. For example, write down your first initial and start counting through the options. If your first initial is “S”, you would count 1-2-3-4 and land on “Tiny house.” Then, cross off “Tiny house” and continue counting through the options until you have one winner for each category.
Variations
There are many variations of M.A.S.H that you can play. For example:
- Use different categories, such as future career, pet, or vacation destination
- Play with a partner and choose options for each other
- Set a time limit and see how far you can get before time runs out
No matter how you play, M.A.S.H is always a fun and engaging game that students of all ages will enjoy. So why not give it a try in your classroom today?
