Looking for a good American Revolution game for middle school? On Legends of Learning, start with America! – Revolutionary War (~26 min, grades 5–8, NCSSS USH.7) or pair it with America! – Independence 1776 (~21 min, NCSSS USH.6) if you’re teaching the Declaration the same week. Both are free for teachers to assign online.
Best American Revolution / Independence games (grades 5–8)
| Topic | Game | Playtime | Teacher rating | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Path to Independence | Liberty Legends: Path to Independence | 21 min | 4.3 ⭐ (3) | NCSSS USH.5 |
| Declaration of Independence | America! – Independence 1776 | 21 min | 4.8 ⭐ (4) | NCSSS USH.6 |
| American Revolution | America! – Revolutionary War | 26 min | 4.1 ⭐ (7) | NCSSS USH.7 |
| American Revolution | Checkers of Liberty | 20 min | 3.3 ⭐ (4) | NCSSS USH.7 |
Top pick for the war itself: America! – Revolutionary War — students move through key battles and decisions while meeting historic figures (USH.7).
Top pick for the Declaration: America! – Independence 1776 — highest teacher rating in this set (4.8) and mapped to USH.6.
Strategy / alternate format: Checkers of Liberty for a checkers-inspired take on the Revolution (~20 min).
How to use this in a middle school lesson plan
- Day 1 — causes / Declaration: assign America! – Independence 1776 or Liberty Legends.
- Day 2 — the war: assign America! – Revolutionary War.
- Exit ticket: name one cause of the Revolution + one turning-point battle students saw in-game.
How to assign (free for teachers)
- Create a free account at legendsoflearning.com.
- Open America! – Revolutionary War or search “American Revolution.”
- Add to a playlist and assign to your class.
FAQ
What’s the best free American Revolution game for 6th–8th grade?
America! – Revolutionary War on Legends of Learning (grades 5–8, NCSSS USH.7).
Do you have a Declaration of Independence game?
Yes — America! – Independence 1776 (NCSSS USH.6).
Are these free?
Yes for teachers — create a free account and assign to your class.
