eBook Users



Links to Resources and Games Appendices PDF:

The PRINTABLE version links are just below. Keep scrolling down for the ONLINE game adaptation links.
  
PDF Files:
The pdf file contains all the game cards and game boards needed to play the games in the books. Please see the game directions in the books for any other needed materials.
Printing Note: When printing, use the "Fit" option in Adobe Acrobat Reader to have the best fit for the page. If you print 100% size, it will be a little smaller than the 8.5"x 11" page.

Questions? Email info@decodableadventures.com 


Version for two-sided printing here.

Online Tutors: 

The Kindle Edition can be read with the Kindle App for PC or Mac. The app can be shared through Zoom.

I have adapted many of the games to play online with Google Slides. Please see the links above for a PDF format. Use the links below to access Google slides and Quizlet.

Many of the games may be played online using the Quizlet flashcards with the shuffle feature on and the game board opened in another window.


  • Follow a link to the files on Google Drive. 

 

  • Go to "File" and click on "Make a copy" to make a usable copy to your Google drive.  You may also download the file.
Quizlet Game Cards:
The Quizlet links for each game are also in the Google Slides file.
Quizlet.com Black Silk Path Folder
Quizlet.com The Hunt For R. L. Nox Folder
Quizlet.com The Path's End Folder

Online dice:
Google "roll dice" for Google's online dice.


Comment below for any programs or tricks you use to play these games online or if you have suggestions for improvements.




Comments

  1. Heather DoolittleApril 20, 2020 at 7:23 PM

    I've learned to make a duplicate slide to play my online game. To "clean up" I just delete the slide. The next time I play, I just make a new duplicate slide and everything is in its place to start.

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    1. AnonymousAugust 17, 2025 at 3:46 PM

      Hello Heather - I tutor with Barton both in person and online, and I just bought all three of your books. I'm trying to wrap my brain around how this can work for me. First of all, where are the game instructions? Also, when teaching online, I use Koala Go. We do have a co-browser with Koala, but so far I've I haven't been able to consistently make it work using multiple websites. Do you know of anyone else using Koala Go with your games? I'd love to get some suggestions that are specific to pairing them up with the Koala Go co-browser.

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    2. AnonymousOctober 6, 2025 at 12:47 PM

      Hello! The game directions are at the end of each chapter in the books. I received an email recently about teaching online with Koala Go (maybe from you?). I do have some games that are playable on playingcards.io. I have put links to the game files in the Google slides. I plan on converting more games to this format. You can re-copy the Google Slides to find the links to the downloads. I'll put a link on this page when I complete the conversion for each book as well. The files will be .pico files and can be opened by uploading to playingcards.io.

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    3. Heather DoolittleOctober 6, 2025 at 12:53 PM

      Hello! The game directions are at the end of each chapter. I have made versions of several games that can be played on playingcards.io. I will be converting more games each week and will post links to file downloads on the Google Slides. I plan on creating new links to the downloads on this page as well. The .pico files can be opened and played by uploading to playingcards.io. I believe this format will be more online friendly. Thanks for asking.

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