Gramma – in so many words!

Gramma is a new, eagerly awaited vocabulary and grammar game from Ydala i Övik AB. The game, a classic party game using a board, dice and playing cards, quickly encourages a basic knowledge of grammar. It extends vocabulary, develops a feel for the language and increases the ability to communicate - all in an educational game using words and parts of speech.

Gramma is a team game in which the individual’s imagination and creativity are essential.
Every player takes part actively in the game and co-operation is important. Using given words, players have to do charades and take part in head-to-heads, draw, guess and think of synonyms and antonyms.

Gramma can be easily adapted to the players’ level of ability. This means that everyone can take part. Children can play with adults, grammar experts with beginners. The much appreciated special key to grammatical terms is a rich source of knowledge and support throughout the game.

Gramma is instructive. It is exciting. It is stimulating. And it is fun!

You can find more information under the following headings.

Please contact Ydala i Övik AB if you have any queries.


The aim of the game

It is important to be able to speak your mother tongue. Grammar forms the basis of linguistic structure. Without a basic understanding of this, our capacity to communicate is greatly diminished, as is our ability to make ourselves understood. Knowledge of grammar is also a great asset when learning a new language.

The aim of Gramma is to enable the players to learn grammar in an effective and enjoyable way, increasing their vocabulary and developing their feel for the language. This is achieved, for example, by:

● guessing the right answer to a word which is drawn or illustrated by a charade

● giving the correct answer to grammatical questions

● finding synonyms or antonyms to a word

● challenging each other to grammatical head-to-heads

Gramma in the classroom

Gramma is an educational game which encourages the desire to learn grammar. It can be used both as an introduction to, and as revision of, English grammar. It is therefore an excellent teaching aid.

The advantage of Gramma is that it encourages co-operation, facilitates and extends learning through the use of several senses and speeds up the learning process. Furthermore, the game can be adapted to suit the size and ability level of the group, and the time available.

Gramma makes students look forward to grammar lessons. It captures their attention, gets their imagination working and increases their motivation.

Order Gramma!

The game Gramma can be ordered on the Internet or by fax or post. Read more

The rules of the game

Contents
Board, 4 cones, dice, hour-glass, rules, guide, score pad, drawing pad, 120
Gramma cards, 120 “chanskort” (Chance cards), 120 “utmaningskort” (Challenge cards) and a key to the word classes.
Altogether the game comprises 1,200 grammatical questions and answers relating to the word classes, plus 360 words with 1,068 synonyms/antonyms.

Players
Gramma is a team game, with two or more players in each team. No more than four teams can play simultaneously.

Playing cards

● Gramma cards are divided into three sections. In each section there is one word and two tasks. The first task is a grammatical question on the word classes, noun, adjective and verb, and the second is a question involving a synonym or antonym. The answers are given at the bottom of the card.

● “Chanskort” (Chance cards) have grammatical questions on every part of speech.

● “Utmaningskort” (Challenge cards) allow you to challenge the other teams to grammatical head-to-heads. The challenges cover the word classes.


Calculating points

● Points are awarded for correct answers and to those who win a challenge.

● Points are awarded to the opposing team if the first team is unable to carry out
the task on the Gramma card and calls out “Pass”.

● When one team is unable to answer a grammatical question or a synonym/antonym question, the opposing team or teams, in order of turn, are
given the opportunity to answer the question and win points.

● The first team to get home is awarded 5 points.

Playing the game
A set of rules is included which clearly explains how you set up and play the game.
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Winners
The winners are the team which has the highest number of points at the end of the game. It takes approximately 30 minutes for two teams to move around the board.

Mini-grammar
The key explains in a simple way the word classes and a number of common grammatical terms. It can be used as an aid when playing the game.

User´s guide
A user´s guide is also included which suggests how the game can be used in different situations to meet different requirements.