Roman Riddle at the Colosseum

Ancient Rome & Engineering Adventure Pack

Inside the towering arches of the Colosseum, the foundations of history are trembling.

Architectural plans are misfiled. Engineering records are incomplete. Key shifts between the Roman Republic and Empire are fragmenting across the timeline. Ari Raider has detected a disruption in Ancient Rome’s civic and engineering systems, and if the structure is not stabilized, one of history’s greatest building civilizations could lose its place in the record.

In Roman Riddle at the Colosseum, students board the Forum Runner and race through the heart of Rome’s political and engineering achievements. By exploring how the Republic governed, how the Empire expanded, how aqueducts carried water, and how roads connected vast territories, explorers must restore the system that helped Rome endure for centuries.

This adventure blends government, innovation, and architectural problem-solving with story-driven exploration.

About This Adventure Pack

Roman Riddle at the Colosseum is designed for elementary explorers and connects directly to an interactive online adventure.

Students can complete the Roman Riddle at the Colosseum adventure online for free, including access to free printable trading cards that match this experience. The online adventure delivers the full learning and story-driven mission without requiring a physical kit.

👉 Explore the free Roman Riddle at the Colosseum adventure here:
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For families or classrooms that want to extend the experience, this Adventure Pack adds collectible cards and hands-on components that bring the Roman mission into the physical world.

The learning experience is the same whether students use the physical pack or not. The pack simply adds a tactile, collectible layer to the adventure.

What This Adventure Covers

Each Roman Riddle at the Colosseum Adventure Pack explores core Ancient Rome and engineering concepts, including:

• Republic – A form of government where citizens elect representatives to make decisions
• Empire – A group of territories ruled by a single leader or government
• Senate – A governing body that advised and created laws in Rome
• Aqueduct – A system built to carry water from distant sources into cities
• Roads – Carefully constructed pathways that connected cities and allowed trade and travel
• Legion – A large unit of Roman soldiers
• Engineering – The design and construction of structures, machines, and systems
• Gladiator – A trained fighter who competed in Roman arenas
• Architecture – The art and science of designing and constructing buildings

Each topic appears naturally within the adventure and is required to move the story forward, reinforcing understanding through exploration and discussion rather than memorization.

What’s Inside the Pack

• Adventure-Filled Field Pack (6×9 Adventure Pouch)
• Adventure Mission Card
• Interactive Online Adventure
• Knowledge Card Pack
• Mystery Dig Kit
• Dig Stick Tool
• Cleaning Wipe
• Mystery Collectible Specimen (Gemlet)
• Gemlet Storage Container
• Excavating Adventures Sticker

Why Kids Love It

Racing through Roman roads, solving engineering puzzles, exploring the Colosseum, and uncovering a real mystery specimen makes ancient innovation feel bold and exciting.

Why Teachers and Parents Love It

Roman Riddle at the Colosseum supports elementary social studies standards through clear explanations of Roman government, military organization, and engineering achievements. The adventure encourages critical thinking about how infrastructure, leadership, and innovation shape civilizations.

The adventure works for whole-class instruction, small groups, or independent learning — with or without the physical pack.

Free Adventure Option

Roman Riddle at the Colosseum is also available online for free, including free printable trading cards that align directly with this adventure. No purchase is required to participate.

This reflects our mission at Excavating Adventures: to make engaging, story-driven adventures accessible to everyone.

👉 Explore the free Roman Riddle at the Colosseum adventure here:
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