Schools are enriching the 'Seagull Game' with contributions to make it more inclusive and interactive

The giant board of the "Seagull Game," developed by Benidorm City Council through the Department of Historical and Cultural Heritage, is touring various educational centres in the city to deepen the dissemination and understanding of local history, culture, and traditions among the city's youngest residents. And on this particular trip through Benidorm, "we are receiving suggestions and contributions to enrich the game and make it more inclusive and interactive, which will allow a much larger number of students to enjoy it," said Ana Pellicer, the councillor for the department.

The councillor thanked the students and teachers who have already had the opportunity to play with this large 7x7 board for their participation and suggestions. She also made a special mention of the staff at Doble Amor occupational centre, "who have sent us up to 63 rules or instructions, one for each square of the game, for the players to follow when they land on the different squares," she explained.

“‘Imitate the sound of a dog and walk slowly like a turtle’; ‘Say something that floats in the sea’; ‘Go under something (a table, a chair, a classmate's legs, etc.); or ‘Sing a Benidorm Fest song’ are some of the rules included in this list,” she explained. In addition to simply moving spaces forward, the game is enriched with tests, questions, and actions that make it more fun, especially for people with disabilities and students with special needs or in Early Childhood Education.”

Ana Pellicer recalled that throughout this week, the City Council has distributed 4,000 copies of this board game to primary school children in all the city's schools, “so they can take them home and share moments of play and fun with their families, while expanding their knowledge of Benidorm, its history, and its traditions.”

He also indicated that interested schools, local entities, or associations can request a date for this giant "Seagull Game" board to be moved to a location so their students or users can play. To do so, they should contact the Department of Historical and Cultural Heritage by sending an email to biblioteca@benidorm.org or by calling or sending a WhatsApp message to 628128249. This will allow them to schedule dates and enjoy this game, either in parks or other public spaces in Benidorm, or in their schools.

Guidelines provided to enrich the game, one square at a time: 1. Benidorm Bay from a seagull's eye view: Make the gesture of flying like a seagull for 10 seconds.
2. Elche Park: Tell me what animals are in the park. (Hint: pigeons, cats, etc.)
3. Torre de les Caletes: Make a tower with three objects you have on hand.
4. Queen of the Festival: Imitate how you would eat a Sant Blai bun (without using your hands!).
5. From seagull to seagull, and I shoot because it's my turn: Advance without testing.
6. Espai d'Art Urbà "El Pont": Draw something with your finger in the air as if you were painting graffiti.
7. El raoret i el paparinell: Find two things of the same colour near you.
8. La Calita del Tío Ximo: Pretend to swim with your arms and smile as if you were sunbathing.
9. From seagull to seagull, and I shoot because it's my turn: Advance without trying.
10. Plaza de la Hispanidad: Greet a classmate as if you were in the square.
11. Peces del Tossal de la Cala: Move your hands as if they were swimming fish.
12. Beniardà Tunnel: Go under something (a chair, table, or a classmate's arm).
13. Benidorm Fest Microphone: Sing your name or a phrase as if you were a singer.
14. L' Illa: Say the name of something floating in the sea.
15. La Almadraba: Make the gesture of throwing a net and catching "an imaginary fish."
16. Pedro Zaragoza: Say one thing you like about Benidorm.
17. Séquia Mare Park: We imitate the sound of water (shhh... glugluglu...).
18. From seagull to seagull, and I shoot because it's my turn: You advance without trying.
19. L'Aigüera Park: Do a complete turn on your own.
20. Bernat d'en Sarrià: What is the name of the place where you live?
21. The Swan's Love - Hung Yee: Draw a heart in the air with your hands.
22. Mare de Déu del Sofratge: Say a prayer or say "thank you" with your hands together.
23. Platgeta del Mal Pas: Can you name something you see on the beach?
24. Benidorm Coat of Arms: Draw something that represents you with your finger.
25. Tabaleters i Ball del Peuet: Dance or clap twice to a rhythm.
26. From dice to dice and a shot because it's my turn: You advance without testing.
27. From seagull to seagull and a shot because it's my turn: You advance without testing.
28. The Little Mermaid at the Benidorm Festival: Sing "lalalala" like a mermaid.
29. Benidorm City Council: Pretend to greet the mayor.
30. Paella: Name an ingredient in paella.
31. Pozo del Castell: Throw an imaginary coin into the well and make a wish.
32. El gos i la tortuga: Imitate the sound of a dog and then walk slowly like a turtle.
33. El moll: Pretend to fish with an imaginary rod.
34. Beatriz Fajardo de Mendoza: Can you say the name of an important woman?
35. Morales Tower: Build a tower with your hands or blocks.
36. From seagull to seagull, and I shoot because it's my turn: Advance without testing.
37. Tamarindos and Tossal de la Cala: Say something you see while walking along the beach.
38. Espai d'art "La Casilla": Create a shape in the air as if you were painting.
39. Benidorm awaits you: Open your arms as if you were embracing the city.
40. Paseo de Poniente: Walk as if you were strolling along the promenade (1 lap in your spot).
41. Carreró dels Gats: Imitate a cat (meow, stretch, or walk stealthily).
42. Labyrinth: Turn around 3 times and then try to return to your spot.
43. Iglesia de San Jaime y Santa Ana: Be silent for 5 seconds as if you were entering the church.
44. Sanz Hermitage: Make the gesture of ringing a bell.
45. From seagull to seagull, and I roll because it's my turn: You advance without testing.
46. Goddess Tanit del Tossal: Strike a pose like a goddess or god.
47. Tecnohito: Imitate a light changing colour or flashing.
48. Festivals in Benidorm: Clap and move your arms as if you were at a concert.
49. The Cross of Benidorm: Make a cross in the air with your fingers.
50. Gastón Castelló Mosaic: Name three colours you see nearby.
51. Boca del Calvari Museum: Say what things are in a museum (paintings, photos, etc.).
52. Prison: You lose a turn (make a sad or locked-up gesture).
53. From dice to dice, and I roll because it's my turn: You advance without testing.
54. From seagull to seagull, and I shoot because it's my turn: You advance without trying.
55. Serra Gelada: Pretend to climb a mountain with effort.
56. L’hort de Colón: Say the name of a fruit or vegetable.
57. Paseo de la Carretera: Walk 3 steps forward and back.
58. Muerte: You return to the beginning (you can dramatise it in a fun way).
59. Les copletes: Say a simple rhyme or repeat one that someone tells you.
60. El Castell: Draw a castle with your fingers in the air.
61. Paseo de Levante Catenary: Make a wave motion with your arms.
62. Gotet i Goteta: Say two things that go together (e.g., salt and pepper, sun and beach).
63. Castell square: Shout “I've arrived!” and do a victory lap.