How to draw a board game, a map for the game Treasure Hunt with a cube

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A board game is a game based on manipulation., which is distinguished by a small set of objects and an interesting step-by-step plot. If you draw the map yourself, you can foresee all the most interesting and non-standard things that your imagination can come up with.

This game is called a “board game” because all the necessary items are placed on the table or in the hands of the players.

Treasure hunt is one of the popular board games that are suitable for children or adults.

You can draw a treasure hunt map yourself using a pencil and additional tools.

Necessary accessories

How to draw a board game, and what is required for drawing, is indicated in approximate quantities in the table:

Item	Description	Quantity
Simple pencil	To draw a table map, you will need several simple pencils with leads of different hardness. A soft pencil allows you to draw thin, barely noticeable lines. A hard pencil is used to apply the final details.	2-3 pcs.
Album sheet	To get a beautiful map you will need thick album paper. If desired, you can use Whatman paper (after cutting out the necessary piece).	2-3 sheets of paper
Felt-tip pen	To make the drawing bright and noticeable, the resulting lines can be duplicated with a felt-tip pen or a black gel pen.	1 pc.
Eraser	The stationery is used to remove unsuccessful, unnecessary lines. If desired, you can use a kneaded eraser. The peculiarity of the kneaded eraser is that it removes the top layer of the lead, and does not completely remove it from the paper.	1 pc.
Scissors	The distinctive feature of old cards is scuffs and uneven edges. To make the game interesting and detailed, it is necessary to cut several "corners" along the perimeter of the paper.	1 pc.
Ruler, compass	Additional accessories can be used to create clearer lines and a neater design.	1 pc.
Sharpener	To create thin and neat lines, you need to sharpen the pencil regularly. If desired, you can use a stationery knife - in this case, the lead wears down more slowly, suitable for shading the image.	1 pc.
Thread	To make the map more real, the finished bundle can be tied with twine. If desired, you can also use yarn or other thick threads.	To tie the finished map, 20 cm is enough.
Coffee	You can create the effect of "yellowing" parchment using coffee or strong tea. It is important to let the drink cool down so that the paper is not damaged.	To turn an album sheet yellow, you will need 300-500 ml of the drink.
Lighter	A lighter or matches can be used to burn the edges of the paper. This step is not mandatory, but it allows you to add detail to the resulting image.	1 pc.

The map can be simpler - an image on a white sheet of paper. In this case, there is no need to use additional objects for detailing.

Nuances

Nuances and recommendations when drawing a board game:

determine the location of the "treasure". Before you start creating the map, you need to choose a closet, room or shelf where the treasure hunter will find a prize;
a tangled path. The child's interest, the number of steps and riddles depend on the complexity of the path;
additional preparation. You can prepare chips, a cardboard chest or select places to store the prize in advance. Additional items must be in keeping with the overall style;
arrangement of objects. If there are many "stops" on the map, or there is no drawing ability, you can label the cells. You can also make simplified versions of places, light sketches.

How to draw a board game, map for the game Treasure Hunt with a dice — Drawing a board game is quite simple

The complexity of the map also depends on the child's age. A child from a kindergarten will not be able to cope with more than 4-5 points, for a schoolchild you can add another 3-4 "islands".

Simple map

How to draw a board game "Treasure Hunt":

Prepare an album sheet. Make markings - draw corners along the perimeter, which will then need to be cut off.
Use scissors to cut off the marked corners; if desired, you can slightly “round off” the resulting sharp elements.
Brew strong coffee or tea. Pour the liquid into a deep bowl or plate.
Soak a sheet of paper in the drink to create the characteristic shade of old parchment.
Dry the album sheet with a hair dryer or iron. Lightly singe the edges of the paper in some places with a lighter.
Once the base of the map is ready, you can start drawing the details.
Visually divide the map into “islands” – places that will become intermediate stops between the start and the treasure.
Determine the number and locations of the islands and begin drawing them. The islands can have sharp edges, reminiscent of ice blocks, or more rounded ones.
Inside each island, you need to draw a place where the mini-prize is located. For storage, you can use small boxes, caskets or boxes - at your choice.
Also, when you get to an intermediate island, you can be given an additional card with a riddle, the answer to which is the place where the gift is hidden.
The first island is the beginning, so you will need to draw a small circle and a number inside.
From the first stop, draw a series of circles of similar size that will lead to the second island.
Connect all stations in a similar manner, marking the required numbers.
Once the main work is done, you can make the game more interesting.
Connect some of the circles with long lines. Mark the direction of the transition lines, they can move the chip both forward and backward.

Duplicate all the resulting lines with a pencil with a hard lead. You can select chips, cubes and cards for the finished drawing (if necessary).

Parchment map

How to draw a board game "Treasure Hunt":

Prepare an album sheet.
Brew strong tea or coffee. Pour the drink into a deep rectangular container.
Place the prepared sheet into the cooled drink. Soak the future card for 5-10 minutes.
After a while, remove the album sheet from the container. Iron the paper through the fabric, or dry it with a hair dryer.
If possible, it is better to dry the sheet naturally. This way the paper will retain its curves and repeat the shape of the parchment.
When the sheet is dry, trim the left corners and the upper right corner with scissors. The lines should be uneven and sloppy.
Lightly singe the cut edges with a lighter.
On the right side of the album sheet, draw a figure with curved edges, reminiscent of an amoeba. This way, you can separate the main map from the decorative elements.
Visually divide the sheet with a vertical line. In the middle, draw "Treasure Map" or "Treasure Hunt".
Decorate the area around the main "island".
On the left side of the album sheet, draw a figure that resembles a skull in structure. Inside the prepared island, draw several "hills". The island can be given a name - "skull island".
In the upper left part of the album sheet, depict the cardinal directions.
Visually determine the appropriate place. Put a small bold dot in the middle.
From the point draw 2 vertical lines - up and down, and 2 horizontal lines - left and right. The resulting image should be mirrored.
From each free point draw 2 lines that form a triangle. All segments must connect to each other.
Draw a small triangle in each of the free outer corners of the resulting figure.
Above each acute angle, sign the cardinal direction: top – north, bottom – south, left – west, right – east.
To fix the resulting image, duplicate all the details with a black gel pen. You can use a ruler to draw the lines - the drawing should be neat and graphic.
From the lower border of the large island, the main map, draw a long winding line upward. Duplicate the segment and connect at a common point. The resulting section can be named "Running River".
At the junction of two lines, draw several triangular figures without a lower border. Round off the upper corner of the triangles.
The figures must intersect with each other and have different sizes.
The resulting section should be labeled "Rocky Hills Pass".
From the resulting hills, draw a long curved line directed to the right.
Draw a triangle by hand without a bottom border on the right border of the map.
Draw 2 semi-ovals at the bottom of the figure. Use a pencil with a sharp lead to darken the resulting semi-ovals.
Shade the right side of the triangle as well, gradually extending the shadow towards the left side of the figure.
The resulting object is to be named "Caves on the Mountainside".
Between the two resulting objects, draw several palm trees to fill the empty space.
Work the line with an eraser – erase the pencil in some places. The exact number of cells depends on your desire. The dotted line can be replaced with small circles, squares or other figures.
Draw a line down from the caves. The "Pirate Camp" will be located there.
To depict wide tents, you need to draw a small triangle.
Draw a long line from each point of the figure. Connect the segments together.
The number of tents may vary.
Between the caves and the camp, draw a small anchor. Also divide the line into several steps and erase the extra segments with an eraser.
Draw a line to the left. Draw an irregular oval – the base of the skull. Draw several bones located crosswise. Detail the skull area.
Write “DANGER!” under the resulting area.
From the object, draw a long dotted line passing through the river.
Draw a small tree on the left side of the map. Draw a bold red cross next to the object.
The dotted line must end in the red cross area.
The resulting drawing can be made brighter by duplicating the lines with a gel pen or felt-tip pen.

It is quite easy to use such a map. The number of lines between adjacent objects is the number of steps. When a chip lands on any section, the participant may get a pre-conceived riddle or prize.

The illustrated board game has the following rules:

Each participant chooses a chip. The chips can be made independently - in the style of the map. It can be a pirate hat, a parrot, a ship.
The start is located near the first object – the rocks.
The cube determines the number of steps for each participant.
Each participant can either enter the object or walk around it.
Upon reaching the "Rocky Hills Pass" section, the participant must answer a riddle and perform some action.
The next object is “Caves on the mountainside”.
When a participant gets to this section, he/she may be asked a riddle. The correct answer will lead to the place where the gift is hidden, the wrong one will send the chip back to the beginning.
The next object is the "Pirate Camp".
When a token lands on a pirate camp site, the participant may also be asked a riddle. If the person answers it, the pirates will reward him. If the participant gives an incorrect answer to the riddle, he will have to leave something with the parits to escape.
There is a dangerous area between the pirate camp and the river. When entering this area, the token must stand for 2 of its moves.
"Running River" is characterized by a powerful current. When entering a section of the reservoir, the participant's token must "swim" with the current and end up on rocky hills.
The final object is an old tree. The participant whose token reaches the last section first receives a valuable prize.
The gift can be hidden outside or in the house. The "tree" can be a houseplant, or a spruce or apple tree on the property.

You can pack the prize in an original way - make a small chest out of cardboard or paper, paint it and place it in the intended place.

Treasure Map Game

How to draw a board game "Treasure Map" for children:

Prepare an album sheet. Place the paper horizontally.
Visually divide the sheet into 2 parts. At the bottom of the paper leave a small rectangle separated by a dotted line.
On the left side of the album sheet, draw a small ship. Draw thin wavy lines underneath it.
The sail can be filled with a slate pencil.
Write "START" next to the ship.
Draw a curved line from the drawn ship. The participant's path should follow the trajectory "from bottom to top".
Place the sheet horizontally. At the top, sign the map "Treasure Island". Outline the inscription with zigzag lines.
Draw small circles on the line.
From “3” to “2” draw an arched line – an arrow.
From “4” draw 2 lines – to “5” and “6” as shown in the picture.
Next to the number 9, depict a small skull, as well as two crossed bones – the main pirate symbol.
From the “eight” draw a transition line to “11”.
Draw the same pirate symbol next to the number 21.
Draw a small cloud with the number 22. Write "rest, skip 1 move" inside.
Draw a skull and crossbones inside the previously drawn rectangle. Sign the symbol - skip 2 moves.
Draw a small circle next to it. Draw zigzag lines inside – fill in the lower part of the figure with a simple pencil.
Sign the symbol "4 moves back".
Place a small parrot on the upper edge of the rectangle.
Fill the numbers “29” and “45” with a zigzag line and shade the bottom part.
Draw a skull and crossbones next to the number 42.
Draw a small fountain to the left of the number 44.
At the bottom of the album sheet, on the right side, draw a wavy line that forms an uneven oval. Draw 2 trees along the edges of the figure. Label the resulting area - a swamp. When a chip lands in the swamp, the participant moves to the starting point.
On the right side of the drawing, draw a small lion.
The path of the chip can be completed with a figure formed by zigzag lines. Inside the figure, draw a small chest and sign "finish".
Draw a large key nearby.
The complete layout of the transitions can be seen in the example image provided.
The finished map can be colored or left as is.

When drawing, you can use the provided image as a guide.

The album sheet can be prepared in advance. The paper is soaked in a strong drink, the edges can be lightly singed with matches or a lighter.

Drawing a board game "Treasure Hunt" is quite simple. It is important to prepare all the materials for drawing and decorating in advance, and also to collect chips, cards and other devices with your own hands. When creating a map, you can use ready-made example images, or rely on your own imagination.

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