Show Up Showdown Game Kit
Lunch Group Edition 2-4 Players • 15-20 Min
SHOW UP SHOWDOWN
Roll, advance, and discover how attendance builds friendships and superpowers!
How to Win Reach the Celebration space with the most Growth Points!
1
Roll & Move: Use a die or coin (Heads=2, Tails=1) to advance.
2
Read & Share: Land on a tile and follow its challenge or reward.
3
Draw Cards: Land on Card spots to answer group scenarios!
4
Score & Boost: Collect points for showing up and helping friends.
Tile 1
START
Monday Roll Call! You made it on time. Grab +1 Point.
Tile 2
Skill Spark
You heard the teacher explain the tough math step live! Take +2 Points.
Tile 3
Crew Catchup
Gave a friend a hallway high-five! Share 1 nice thing with the player to your right.
Tile 4
Draw a Crew Card!
Pick a Blue Friendship Card from Page 2 and read it aloud.
Tile 8
3-Day Streak!
Consistent attendance makes school easier. Advance 1 bonus space!
WHY BEING HERE MATTERS
School is where skills grow and friendships stick. Every day you are here, you build both!
No catch-up stress People notice when you're gone
Tile 5
Science Lab Partner
Hands-on lab! You couldn't do this from home. Earn +2 Points.
Tile 7
Draw a Skill Card!
Pick a Green Learning Card from Page 2 and solve the challenge.
Tile 6
Alarm Snoozed!
Tell the group one strategy to wake up quickly on cold mornings.
Tile 9
Lunch Table Crew
Connected with someone new at lunch. Everyone in group earns +1 Point!
Tile 10
Progress Unlock
Name 1 subject where you've noticed yourself getting smarter this year.
Tile 11
Study Buddy Aid
You helped a classmate who was absent yesterday. True MVP! Take +2 Points.
Tile 12
Draw a Crew Card!
Pick a Blue Friendship Card from Page 2 and read it aloud.
Tile 13
Confidence Surge
You raised your hand in class because you were there for the foundation!
Tile 14
CELEBRATION!
You made it! Count your points and complete the Reflection on Page 3.
Round Scoreboard (Use coins, erasers, or paperclips as tokens!) Tally points as you play!
Player 1
Player 2
Player 3
Player 4
Print & Cut Cards 8 Lunch Group Action Cards
ATTENDANCE ACTION CARDS
Cut along dashed lines or draw directly by choosing a card number during the game!
Skill Spark +2 Points
The Magic Explanation
The teacher shared a super easy memory trick for tomorrow's quiz. You were there to write it down!
Prompt: What is one subject where missing even one day makes you feel totally lost? Share with the group.
Crew Connection +2 Points
The Group Project Hero
Your group needed to choose roles. You were present and got the role you actually like best!
Prompt: How do you feel when a project partner doesn't show up? How can you be a reliable teammate?
Skill Spark +1 Point & Roll Again
Hands-On Practice
In art or shop class, reading about the tool isn't the same as holding it. You practiced hands-on today.
Prompt: What is something you learned at school that you can ONLY learn by doing it in person?
Crew Connection +2 Points
"Hey, Where Were You?"
When you miss school, your friends wonder where you are. When you show up, the lunch table is complete!
Prompt: Who is one friend or adult at school who always makes your day better when you see them?
Power-Up Routine +3 Points
Night-Before Prepper
You packed your backpack and set your outfit before going to bed. Morning was zero stress!
Prompt: What is your biggest morning challenge (clothes, alarms, breakfast, phone)? How could you fix it?
Crew Connection +2 Points
Club & Team Spirit
You stayed for after-school club or sports. You laughed, worked together, and felt like you belong.
Prompt: What is one club, sport, or activity in school that you're in (or would love to join)?
Skill Spark +2 Points
Instant Feedback
You were confused about an assignment, asked the teacher right away, and understood it in 30 seconds flat.
Prompt: Why is getting help directly from a teacher faster than trying to figure it out alone at home?
Bounce-Back Bonus +2 Points
The Comeback Kid
You had to miss a day for a doctor's visit, but the next morning you asked: "What did I miss?"
Prompt: What is the best way to catch up when you have an unavoidable absence so you don't feel overwhelmed?
Counselor Tip: Laminate these cards for quick reuse across multiple lunch group cohorts! Turn to Page 3 for the Group Reflection Sheet →
Personal Reflection
MY ATTENDANCE GAME PLAN
Connecting what you discovered in today's game to your everyday school life.
Name:
Date:
Group:
1
Learning & Growth: How Being Here Helps My Brain
What is one skill, subject, or project that gets way harder when you miss class?
2
Friendships & Belonging: People I Count On
List 2 people at school (friends, teachers, coaches, or staff) who make your day better when you see them:
Person 1:
Why I like seeing them:
Person 2:
Why I like seeing them:
3
Morning Obstacle Buster
Check your biggest morning roadblock and write your solution:
Hitting snooze
Can't find things
Staying up late
Feeling stressed
My Action Plan to Beat This Roadblock:
My Next 2-Week Attendance Goal Target Days on Time: _____ / 10 Days
"I matter to my school community. When I am present, I help my friends, build my skills, and set myself up for success."
Student Signature
Group Leader / Counselor Cheerleader
Counselor Debrief Questions 1. How does our lunch group feel when someone is missing? • 2. Who noticed a skill they improved just by being here?
Great Work Today!
