Deakin University Science Education Academics is thrilled to announce the return of our popular Family Science Games Night as part of National Science Week!
This engaging event brings together young science enthusiasts and their families for an evening of educational fun and friendly competition.
Event Details
Dates and Locations: Thursday 14th August 2025
Burwood Campus, M building Atrium (https://maps.app.goo.gl/GdbvmK4vyewp5RySA)
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm (2 hours)
Admission: Free! but registration is essential as capacity is limited
Register early to secure your spot through Humanitix https://events.humanitix.com/deakin-family-science-games-night-burwood
What to Expect
Our Family Science Games Night offers something for everyone! Dive into a world where learning meets play through our carefully curated collection of science-themed board games suitable for all ages and skill levels.
https://deakin.au.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=87171617-fd67-46ca-acb4-b321003f9654
Featured Games
Click the Links to Learn More!
Go Extinct! – Designed by evolutionary biologist Dr. Ariel Marcy, this strategic game transforms players into zoologists collecting animals that share evolutionary relationships. Navigate a beautifully illustrated evolutionary tree and discover fascinating facts about various species.
Organ Attack! – This comically illustrated card game teaches human anatomy as players strategically deploy ailments against opponents’ organs while defending their own with immunity cards. Educational and entertaining, it’s perfect for ages 10 and up.
Australian Menagerie – Celebrate Australia’s unique wildlife by collecting animal cards for coastal, forest, and semi-arid habitats in your nature reserve. Protect your animals from environmental threats while learning about conservation challenges.
Science Bingo Games – Experience traditional bingo with scientific twists! Choose from Bird Bingo, Dinosaur Bingo, Ocean Bingo, and even Poo Bingo – all featuring vibrant scientific imagery that makes learning fun.
Additional Activities
We’ll also feature a wide range of games for different interests and age groups:
- Early childhood games: Balance Beams, Science Flash Cards, Circuit Maze, Laser Maze, Dino Snap, and more
- Mathematics games: Right Triangle, Magic Heptagon, Ten Lines, and others
- Challenge yourself with: Cranium, Pandemic, The Manhattan Project, Ark Nova
Why Should You Attend?
This evening offers a unique opportunity for families to:
- Engage with science concepts through play
- Develop critical thinking and strategic skills
- Connect with other science-minded families
- Enjoy quality time together in a stimulating environment
Don’t miss this chance to make science come alive through games! Our experienced Science Education Academics will be on hand to guide participants and answer questions throughout the evening.
Registration
Registration is required to attend this free event: use the link to registerAugust 14th 2025: https://events.humanitix.com/deakin-family-science-games-night-burwood
Posted Jul 21, 2025
Deakin University – Burwood Campus
Building M – the Atrium
(See umanitix and website above for details)