The only Revolutionary War mystery game that challenges students to investigate both Loyalist and Patriot perspectives while uncovering a hidden traitor in a town on the brink of rebellion.
In this interactive historical mystery game, students investigate eight townspeople in the fictional town of Pine Haven to determine who has been secretly feeding information to the British Crown. As they gather clues, students analyze how each character responds to five major pre-Revolutionary events: the Stamp Act, Townshend Acts, Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party & Intolerable Acts, and the Battle of Lexington.
Students track political leanings, document evidence, compare Loyalist and Patriot perspectives, and ultimately defend their accusation using specific clues from the game.
"Pine Haven Chronicles is history meets detective game."
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What’s Included
Full web-based interactive mystery game
Pine Haven Investigation Worksheet
Political perspective comparison chart (Loyalist vs. Patriot)
Clue tracking system inside the game
Teacher guide with answer key and suspect breakdown
Implementation notes and gameplay tips
What Students Will Learn
Describe key events leading up to the American Revolution
Compare Loyalist and Patriot perspectives across major events
Record and interpret evidence from conversations
Identify political leanings based on actions and statements
Synthesize multiple clues to form and defend a conclusion
Grades: 7–12
Duration: 60 Minutes
DOK Level: 2–3
Format: Web-Based Interactive Game
Reviews
I am very impressed with this game. My 7-8th grade American History students LOVED it! We completed it in small groups, and they enjoyed interviewing the fictitious colonists to gather clues as to who is the spy for the British. They got a thorough understanding of Patriot vs. Loyalist viewpoints during the game. Highly recommend!
Every chapter kept you engaged and excited to learn more. It was entertaining and educational. I especially liked the different personalities each character had. I highly recommend this mysterious adventure.