WH Questions Board Game | ESL Speaking Game | A1–A2 Digital Activity

Turn WH-question practice into an exciting secret-agent mission!

Secret Files is a no-prep digital board game designed to help beginner ESL learners recognize question words, build complete questions, and develop speaking confidence. Players move across the game board, complete different challenges, and race to close the case.

Students practise questions with:

• Who

• What

• Where

• When

• Why

• How

• How many

• How old

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Interactive digital board game

• 35 game spaces

• WH-question gap-fill cards

• Personal speaking challenges

• Secret Message bonus cards

• Mission Failed cards

• Start and winner screens

• Clear visual instructions

• Instant feedback

HOW TO PLAY

1. Students take turns moving across the board.
2. They choose the correct question word or answer a speaking challenge.
3. Special cards move players forward or backward.
4. The first player to reach CASE CLOSED wins!

PERFECT FOR

• ESL and EFL lessons

• Beginner and elementary learners

• CEFR levels A1–A2

• Speaking and grammar revision

• Small groups of 2–4 players

• Classroom warm-ups and end-of-lesson activities

• Private lessons and tutoring

• Online or in-person teaching

WHY TEACHERS LOVE IT

• No preparation required

• Simple rules and student-friendly questions

• Colourful secret-agent theme

• Encourages complete spoken answers

• Combines grammar practice with conversation

• Can be played again and again

• Works on computers, tablets, phones, and interactive whiteboards

• No internet connection needed after downloading

Make question practice feel like a mission—not a worksheet. Download the game, choose your agents, and solve the case!