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

Bagakaabandan Odaminowin – Spot It Game

This fun game can be used for verb and noun recognition.
We have created a few options for you, but you can also create your own cards for the game.

Create Your Own Cards

You can also a few ways to play the game!
Watch this YouTube video to learn about the game:

Download our Card Sets!

Some of these sets are larger with more vocabulary words, while others are smaller and simpler for younger learners.

Anishinaabemodaa! Mixed Vocabulary
Awesiinhyag Animals Vocabulary
Enamanji’ong Feelings Vocabulary
Weather Vocabulary
Miijim Vocabulary Cards
Agindaasowinan Odaminowin

This game was created to help new learners master numbers 1-12 in Anishinaabemowin. Download the instructions to learn how to play and listen to fluent speakers count for extra practice.

Instructions

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Awesiinyag Odaminowin

This game was created to help new learners master animal vocabulary in Anishinaabemowin. Download the instructions to learn how to play and listen to fluent speakers say animal names for extra practice.

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 Kelvin Says: Mooz, Makwa, Giigoo, Zhaangweshi, & Giinitam

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.

Instructions

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Vocabulary

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Marilyn Says: Aandi Ayaayin? Vocabulary

Niin! Odaminowin

This game was created to help new learners master simple vocabulary in Anishinaabemowin. Download the instructions to learn how to play and listen to a fluent speaker say the words and phrases for extra practice.

Instructions

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Marilyn Says: Niin! Odaminowin 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.

Instructions

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Game Labels

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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.

Place Settings Edition

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School Edition

Instructions

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Vocabulary

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Marilyn Says: Biidoon Odaminowin Vocabulary

Aanjigaabawig Odaminowin

This game was created to help new learners master clothing vocabulary in Anishinaabemowin. Download the instructions to learn how to play and listen to a fluent speaker say the words and phrases for extra practice.

Instructions

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Marilyn Says: Aanjigaabawig Odaminowin Vocabulary

Mikan Aniibiish Odaminowin

This seek and find game is great for indoors or outdoors, and the phrases can be used in many instances. 

Instructions

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