About
Hubbub – or ‘the bowl game’ – is a traditional game, played by the Wampanoag people and other Native American groups across America. It’s easy to make and fun to play – remember to distract your opponents by making as much noise as possible!
Skip straight to page 7 for step-by-step instructions on how to make and play the game.
Find out more about the Wompanoag people and the history of the game on pages 5 and 6.
Teacher notes
Hubbub – or ‘the bowl game’ – is a traditional game, played by the Wampanoag people and other Native American groups across America. It’s easy to make, fun to play and a great way to introduce students to peoples who have lived in North America for over 12000 years.
This guide includes information about the Wompanoag people and the history of the game, as well as step-by-step instructions to help students make and play their own version.
Find further resources for teachers here to support teaching and learning about the Native peoples of America, the Mayflower and its legacies.
https://www.theboxplymouth.com/schools/learning-resources?key_stage=key-stage-2
