Global Goals at Stake is an interactive and educational board game designed for those interested in the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals — and for teachers looking for a creative tool to engage pupils and students in global learning.

The game combines a traditional board game with a free mobile app. The app ensures regularly updated content with real-world relevance, while the board game format keeps the experience social, fun and collaborative.

How the game works

Players are on a mission to achieve specific Global Goals. Each team is assigned goals by the app and advances on the board by answering questions correctly. Along the way, the teams encounter actions, real-world dilemmas and facts that encourage reflection and discussion.

The purpose is not only to introduce the Global Goals, but also to inspire players to think about their own role in building a more sustainable world.

The game is suitable for pupils in upper primary and secondary education, as well as anyone with an interest in the 2030 Agenda. It can be used in school subjects such as social science, geography, biology, history and language arts, either as a standalone activity or as part of a thematic course or project week.

What’s included

• The free app “Global Goals at Stake”, available on App Store and Google Play

• 1 game board

• 4 team pieces

• 16 goal markers (4 per team)

• 1 dice with numbers 1–5 and a globe symbol

If you do not have the physical items, you can download and print the board and pieces below.

For educators

The Guide for Educators (in English) includes:

• An introduction to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals

• Suggestions for using the game in different educational sectors and subjects

• Debriefing methods and non-formal learning ideas

• Inspiration and best practices

Download the guide here.

Languages and materials

The game is available in seven languages: English, Danish, Spanish, Turkish, German, Romanian and French.

All content — questions, actions and dilemmas — is included in the app.
If you prefer to work offline, you can download the printable PDFs in each language below.

About the project

Global Goals at Stake was developed by the United Nations Association of Denmark with support from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Danida) and later updated in cooperation with the Erasmus+ Programme.

The game is part of FN-forbundet’s educational efforts to promote awareness, critical thinking and global citizenship through active learning.