Trench Runner: The Great War (Interactive HTML5 Game + Worksheet)

Plunge into the trenches. The telegraph lines are down. Can you deliver the vital orders and survive No Man's Land?

Trench Runner: The Great War is an intense, educational browser game that puts players in the muddy boots of an Allied dispatch runner carrying critical messages across the devastating battlefields of World War I (1914–1918) in a 2D side scrolling action arcade experience.

More than just a game, this is an interactive history lesson about the dawn of modern warfare. Players will dodge artillery fire, command anti-submarine ships, take to the skies in early biplanes, and collect real historical artifacts to fill their in-game museum!

Perfect for classroom teachers, homeschooling parents, or history buffs looking for a dynamic way to explore the Great War.

🎮 What’s Inside the Game?

• 5 Unique Historical Theaters: Survive the barbed wire of the Western Front, hunt U-boats in the freezing Atlantic, brave the sniper-filled Eastern Front, pilot a fighter plane for the Royal Flying Corps, and spearhead the final push alongside massive armored tanks.
• 25 Securable Artifacts: Collect hidden supply crates to unlock real historical items (like the Gas Mask, Carrier Pigeon, Brodie Helmet, and the infamous Zimmermann Telegram). Each artifact pauses the action to provide a brief, easy-to-read historical context.
• Epic Boss Fights: Test your reflexes against the terrifying new technologies of the era: heavily fortified Machine Gun Pillboxes, German U-Boats, enemy Flying Aces, and massive, lumbering Armored Tanks!
• Authentic Arsenal: Survive using period-accurate gear. Upgrade your standard-issue bolt-action rifle, use trench clubs for close-quarters raiding, or drop depth charges to clear the seas.

📝 BONUS: Companion Educational Worksheet Included! Turn screen time into serious learning time. Your download includes a printable, 4-part companion worksheet (PDF/Docx) directly tied to the game’s content. It tests reading comprehension, vocabulary matching, and historical reflection based on the artifacts the students collect while playing.

💻 Technical Details:

• Zero Installation Required: The entire game is contained in a single, lightweight HTML file.
• Universal Compatibility: Runs instantly and perfectly in any modern web browser (Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox) on PC, Mac, or Chromebooks.
• Offline Play: Simply double-click the file to play anytime, even without an internet connection!

Go over the top, survive the frontlines, and secure history today!

This is a fully online html game that will play from any browser, tablet or computer. If you are a teacher and are worried about the game being blocked by your school's server, contact us; there are two easy ways to make the game available besides the direct link.

One license per educator