Dirt Defenders - The Soil Ecology Card Game

Dirt Defenders is a cooperative card game for ages 12+ (or confident/supported younger readers) where players team up to protect underground ecosystems. Packed with strategy, creativity, and laugh-out-loud mini-games, it’s perfect for classrooms, homeschoolers, and eco-friendly families.

Want to see the game in action? Visit the Dirt Defenders page for gameplay details, character spotlights, and educational resources.

Cooperative gameplay for 2-6 players, ages 12+ (and younger with support).

• 10 unique character roles—become Soil Scientists, Artists, Engineers, and more!
• Fun mini-games like charades, quizzes, and puzzles to keep players on their toes.
• Dynamic ecosystem-building challenges that encourage critical thinking and teamwork.
• Beautifully illustrated, eco-themed playing cards.
• Comprehensive rulebook 
• Digital resources that include soil themed lesson outlines for both primary and secondary school aged children
  
  

Educational Benefits:

• STEM-Aligned Learning: Introduces soil science in a fun, interactive way.
• Classroom and Family-Friendly: Perfect for homeschooling, STEM clubs, and family game nights.
• Gateway to Deeper Learning: Inspire curiosity about the environment and connect with the Soil Education Kit for further exploration.
• Supports teamwork, enquiry and systems thinking. 
• Inspires environmental stewardship and eco-literacy
  
  

Testimonials:

"A great addition for any gameschooling collection! Engaging artwork, so many built-in facts (even turn taking based on the sun's movements!), awesome reading opportunities and its co-operative.
The game's production quality is fantastic - the box itself is a game collectors dream. It's wonderful to see an Australian made game that ticks so many boxes. Perfect for schools and home educators."
~ Bridget, Gameschooling Parent


"Dirt Defenders was fun! I want to buy it!" 
~ Kian, age 9