Water Everywhere! In this game, strategy and luck mix as you uncover the paths of water flow in the soil. Show your mental permeability and advance with wisdom – and a bit of luck!
Content covered: fundamental concepts of water flow in soil, permeability, hydraulic conductivity, types of permeameters (constant head and falling head), factors affecting drainage, and interpretation of experimental data.
Target audience: undergraduate Civil Engineering students, especially those in Soil Mechanics courses.
Number of players: 2 to 4 participants.
Average playtime: 30 a 45 minutos.
Game type: board game with question cards and a progression system based on correct answers.
Objective: advance to the end of the board by correctly solving challenges related to soil hydraulics and overcoming natural and technical obstacles.
Format: physical print-and-play game, with a board, cards, and instructions available in a colorful PDF.
How to use it: Ideal for review sessions on soil hydraulics in theoretical or practical classes. It can be used as an assessment activity or as a team-building dynamic. It stimulates technical reasoning, decision-making, and learning through repetition, while promoting engagement in class.
What do you need?Only the PDF files available on this page are needed. There’s no need for a glossary, answer key, or additional materials — the correct answers are already included on the cards, allowing students to play independently with minimal supervision. We recommend printing the board in A3 size for better visibility. The rule sheet and chips panel can be printed on A4 paper. The cards should be printed on A4, front side only.
During the game, students practice cognitive skills related to the technical content of water flow in soils. The game promotes the following learning objectives:
The game was supervised by Dr Bruna Lopes and Dr Mariana Chrusciak. The content and design were developed by Rebeca Dias de Souza, based on key soil hydraulics topics covered in the Soil Mechanics course.
Before the final version, the game was tested with a focus group of students (Ethics Process No. 50353521.0.0000.5302 – 2021 – UFRR), and the feedback was incorporated to optimize clarity, dynamics, and educational applicability.
Game: PermeAbility
Bio: Understand how water flows through soil with this game that combines luck and strategy. Show your skills and navigate the paths of permeability.
Last update: 20/05/25
