APLM GAMES

Didactic games promote
ocean literacy.

APLM GAMES

Description:
Educational and cooperative games that promote ocean literacy.

We offer four games co-created with students from various educational levels as part of a funded project (www.aplm-edumar.org).
Designed for all age groups and a variety of settings, these games include dozens of questions and facts that enrich understanding and awareness of the ocean. They feature multiple challenges to be tackled in an eco-solidary and cooperative way — as an alternative to traditional competition.

The games are available individually or as a bundled set of four.

  • Game 1: Sea Adventures (Aventuras pelo Mar)

    Ages 3–10 | Preschool and 1st Cycle

    • Save the Animals – Ages 3–6 (Preschool)
    • Island of Cooperation – Ages 6–10 (1st Cycle)

    A giant floor board game filled with adventures and challenges that encourage learning through play in a cooperative setting. Children work together to save marine animals in danger and dive into a clean, pollution-free ocean.

  • Game 2: Clean Sea (Mar Limpo)

    Ages 10–13 | 2nd Cycle

    A tabletop board game where ocean animals, concerned about marine pollution, come together and decide to take action. Players must cooperate and overcome a series of challenges to remove waste from the “Sea Box” — and in the end, unlock the Treasure Chest!

  • Game 3: CCO – Ocean Cooperation Centre

    Ages 10–13 | 3rd Cycle and Secondary Education

    A tabletop board game where players work together to remove pollution from the ocean and plastic from the Turtle. The game includes many questions and creative challenges that require cooperation and knowledge about marine pollution and ocean conservation.

  • Game 4: Dive to Discover (Pedipaper)

    Ages 14+ | Secondary Education

    An exploratory pedipaper-style game that can be played anywhere. Players take on the role of scientists who dive into the ocean, solve riddles, and uncover clues to work together in saving the ocean.

APLM Games Format:
In-person group activity

Target audience:
Preschool, Primary (1st–3rd cycles), Secondary, and other organised groups — including adults

Participants per session:
Flexible, up to 30 participants per game

Location:
Indoor or outdoor (sheltered area)

Duration:
60 or 90 minutes per game (Preschool – 45 minutes)

Cost:
Varies depending on location and selected APLM Games package.

APLM GAMES PACKAGES

There are four possible offerings that include one or more of the games, with increasing levels of specialized support and potential for change:
  • Package 1: Awareness Activities with APLM Games

    One-off sessions led by a facilitator using the APLM games, designed for a variety of audiences.

    Objective:
    To foster knowledge about the ocean in a fun and educational way, raising awareness about the importance of its protection and preservation.

    Expected Outcomes:

    • Increased social awareness of marine issues
    • Greater understanding of how daily choices and behaviours affect the ocean
    • Recognition that protecting the sea starts on land
  • Package 2: APLM Games Loan with Facilitator Training

    Loan of one or more APLM games (with a deposit), for a set period, including facilitator training and a practical demonstration with the target audience in context.

    Objective:
    To enable the autonomous use of APLM games by equipping facilitators to lead sessions within their own work settings and with diverse groups.

    Expected Outcomes (in addition to those from Package 1):

    • Greater individual and collective initiative
    • Development of institutional or local projects
    • Promotion of behaviour change and better daily practices
  • Package 3: CCO – Ocean Cooperation Centre

    Ages 12+ | 3rd Cycle and Secondary Education

    A tabletop board game designed to encourage collaborative problem-solving around ocean pollution. Players work together to remove waste from the ocean and plastic from the Turtle, responding to a range of knowledge-based questions and creative challenges.

    Objective:
    To deepen understanding of marine litter through an engaging and cooperative learning experience that stimulates critical thinking and teamwork.

    Expected Outcomes:

    • Strengthened ocean literacy among older students
    • Development of cooperative skills and environmental responsibility
    • Integration of marine science into educational contexts
  • Package 4: Dive to Discover (Pedipaper)

    Ages 14+ | Secondary Education

    An exploratory, location-flexible pedipaper-style game in which players become scientists who dive, solve riddles, and follow clues — all while working together to help save the ocean.

    Objective:
    To promote active learning, teamwork, and critical thinking around ocean conservation, in an immersive and adaptable game format.

    Expected Outcomes:

    • Increased engagement with marine science in dynamic, real-world settings
    • Strengthened collaboration and problem-solving skills
    • Greater awareness of ocean issues through interactive storytelling and discovery

Contacts and information for booking:

Email: aplmeduc@gmail.com