Choose Your Leader Simulation

Simulation Time: 2-3 hours with preparation

Topics: History (China), Economics, Politics, Leadership Traits

Grade level: Grade 5 and up.

Description: Printable player mats, tokens, and materials. The complete game is nearly 100 slides of action, choices, and storyline. Also included is a brief description of the historical background of the Three Kingdoms Period in China history.

Complete directions and instructions can be found in the preview.

Please note: It is highly recommended that you present the simulation as a PPT as there are animations included. However, it will work on Google Slides or as a PDF.

Ready to embark on an exciting experience during China's Three Kingdom Era with your class?

The Eastern Han Dynasty has crumbled. Once again, China is divided into different warlords, each competing for power. Your family is rich nobility. You have many relatives amongst the warlords fighting for control. Who will you support in their struggle for power? Choose wisely and your family may gain power and control. Choose poorly and your family may be ruined.

The simulation consists of placing 1, 2, or 3 tokens when prompted on a chosen leader or leaders on the game mat.

If the leader(s) chosen win the battle, players will receive rewards (wealth and power or more resources). If they lose the battle, players lose your resource token(s).

Villager’s mood: The villager’s mood will change based on the decisions of the leader(s) supported. This token will move right and left throughout the game.

Morality: Some leaders make immoral choices in their quest for wealth and power. This token moves left and right throughout the game based on the decisions of the leader(s) supported.

Wealth and Power: Wealth and power are gained based on the decisions of the leader(s) you supported. Wait until the final calculations to see who has successfully gained the most.