The Sound of Music Game

The Sound of Music

            An opera is a dramatic work in one or more acts, set to music for singers and instruments. Musicals are a type of opera. Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein made the Sound of Music in 1959. The story is set in Austria on the eve of the Anschluss in 1938, the musical tells the story of Maria, who takes a job as governess to a large family while she decides whether to become a nun. She falls in love with the children, and eventually their widowed father, Captain von Trapp. He is ordered to accept a commission in the German navy, but he opposes the Nazis. He and Maria decide on a plan to flee Austria with the children.

            Since there are so many characters this musical is for peoples of all ages. Everyone can relate to one of the characters. Even though the characters are all different they all come together when necessary solve problems. It was also made after World War II was over, but it was about events that happened during the war so people could relate to what was happening.

Von Trapp’s are trapped!

            While trying to flea Austria the Captain and Maria get kidnapped by the Nazis. It is up to the kids to save them. This is a board game that can have up to seven players. Each character has different characteristics that can benefit or drawback in the game. The characters will then go through different challenges like trivia memory test, and scavenger hunts. They will only have a certain amount of time to complete each task. When they complete the challenges they get clues to be closer to finding their father and Maria. If they get any thing wrong time will be deducted. Each player will have to complete each task if any of them get it wrong the whole group cannot advance.

Characters

Liesl von Trapp

The oldest child, blossoming into a young lady with an interest in boys. She has a maternal edge to her and cares very deeply for her younger siblings.

Friedrich von Trapp

Tough exterior, very much trying to be “the man” of the family.

                                                 

Louisa von Trapp                                                                   Brigitta von Trapp

Rebellious attitude.                                                                  Smart, reads a lot.

                                                                                                           

                                                 

Kurt von Trapp                                                                       Marta von Trapp

Gentle and mischievous.                                                          Very sweet and gentle.

                            

Greti von Trapp                                                                    Captain von Trapp and Maria 

Must have the cute factor.