A multi-player card game that teaches database search skills while students compete to stay alive. Err, keep their hand alive. The goal is to keep their hand alive.... and to keep their hands.
For librarians and teachers. 4-6 players Ages 13+ Gameplay round = approx. 5-15min.
Skills: - search string design - keyword selection - basic boolean - faceting - peer-review - "friendly competition"
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Want to write your own keywords? Purchase an inexpensive expansion pack of 10 blank keyword cards here: Search&Destroy Blank Keyword Card 10 Pack
Our document on Best Practices for Teaching with Search&Destroy can be printed here: Check out our new document on Best Practices for Teaching with Search&Destroy. Found at: Mari K-C Best Practices for Teaching with Search.pdf
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Errata: The Mod card OR may only be used ONCE and is then discarded after the player's turn.
Component | Quantity | Photo |
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Poker Deck | 1 deck of 68 cards | ![]() |
Poker Deck | 1 deck of 6 cards | ![]() |
Poker Deck | 1 deck of 49 cards | ![]() |
Small Booklet | 1 | ![]() |
Small Pro Box | 1 | ![]() |
Box Insert, Pro, Small | 1 | ![]() |
Average Rating | 1 reviews |
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Publish Date | April 21, 2017 |
Edition | First |
Department | Games |
Tags | Meta Education Modern / Present Students / Teachers Real-time |
I really enjoyed watching college students play this game in their English class. The students were in groups of 4-5. After the first few rounds, the students really got into the game. It was rewar...