Odaminowinan
Games
On this page you can find links to play our online games which can be played individually, in competition, or on a smartboard. You can also find instructions and resources for various games which can be played in small groups and classrooms.
Games are a fun and interactive way for new learners to learn Anishinaabemowin. Speaking Anishinaabemowin can be nerve-wracking, so we put together a variety of games to help.
Most of our games we have learned throughout our learning journey and from other people. We decided to put everything we have learned into one games kit to make it easier to find.
Online Games
Biisitaagan!
Bubbles!
This early learning game allows learners to pop virtual bubbles and hear Anishinaabemowin words. With two modes, players can pop infinite bubbles, or challenge their learning and earn points by matching bubbles to the word spoken.
Conjugation
Game
This game challenges the learner to comprehend grammatical rules for Verbs that are Animate Intransitive (vai). Learners must beat the clock with the correct conjugation to earn points.
Scramble
Game
This interactive adventure allows learners to use an animal avatar to collect letters throughout their habitat. Once they have collected all of the letters, they must unscramble them to find the correct Anishinaabemowin word.
Face to Face Games
Aandi Ayaayin? Odaminowin
This game was created to help new learners master a variety of simple phrases and vocabulary in Anishinaabemowin. Download the instructions to learn how to play, print a list of helpful vocabulary, and listen to a fluent speaker say the words and phrases for extra practice.
Marilyn Says: Aandi Ayaayin? Vocabulary
Fish Net Scramble! Odaminowin
This game was created to help new learners master numbers and fish names in Anishinaabemowin. Download the instructions to learn how to play, edit and print the game labels, and listen to a fluent speaker say the words and phrases for extra practice.
Marilyn Says: Fish Net Scramble Odaminowin Vocabulary
Biidoon! Odaminowin
This game was created to help new learners master place-settings or the names of common classroom items in Anishinaabemowin. Download the instructions to learn how to play, edit and print the game labels, and listen to a fluent speaker say the words and phrases for extra practice.
Marilyn Says: Biidoon Odaminowin Vocabulary
Marilyn Says: Aanjigaabawig Odaminowin Vocabulary
