Playing games can be fun. We have seen some of the games that people play around the world on the modern pastimes page.

Why not have a go at making up your own game? Read through this page and see how your game could win you a prize!

There are a few things you need to think about when designing your game. What type of game is it? Is it a board game, or a game for the playground? Is it a game for younger or older children? To find out about different types of sports games go to www.sportengland.org.

Does your game need any special equipment to play it?

Write down the instructions for your game to explain how to play it. Are there any special rules for playing? Remember to say how many people can play at once, and very importantly how you can win.

Why not try out your game with friends? You can test to see if it works and change the rules if needed.

Now that you have thought about your game, write down the details on a piece of paper. Send or email* your game to us! You could win one of the CD computer games, 'Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego' and 'The Amazon Trail'!!

To have a chance of winning, write your name, your teacher's name, and the name and address of your school on the back of your game and send it to: Global Eye Primary Competition Worldaware 42, High Street Croydon Surrey CRO 1YB *Or email it to: editor@globaleye.org.uk with your name, your teacher's name and the name & address of your school. The competition is for UK schools only Closing date 30th November 2004