Spanish Verb Conjugation Maze Game (Imperfect Subjunctive)

The imperfect subjunctive is one of the most advanced and versatile verb forms in Spanish. Students encounter it in hypothetical statements, polite requests, clauses following “si…,” and many literary or formal contexts. Because the forms can feel unfamiliar at first, this maze-style game provides meaningful, repetitive practice in a fun and interactive way.

It works well for upper-level classes, AP preparation, heritage speakers, and advanced grammar review.

Objective
Move from START to FINISH by correctly conjugating verbs in the imperfect subjunctive.

How to Play

1. Begin at the START space.
2. You may move up, down, left, or right—but only if you correctly conjugate the verb using the imperfect subjunctive.
3. Each space includes a subject pronoun and an infinitive verb.
4. Say or write the correct form before moving.
5. First student or group to reach FINISH wins.

Game Board Spaces

START
tú – estudiar
ella – tener
yo – ser
ellos – ir
yo – hablar
vosotros – comer
ella – hacer
nosotros – estar
tú – poder
ustedes – saber
él – decir
yo – querer
tú – venir

FINISH
ella – poner
tú – estar
vosotros – escribir
yo – ver
ellos – venir
nosotros – tener
yo – salir
él – pedir
ustedes – tener
tú – decir

Answer Key

estudiaras
tuviera
fuera
fueran

hablara
comierais
hiciera
estuviéramos
pudieras
supieran
dijera
quisiera
vinieras

pusiera
estuvieras
escribierais
viera
vinieran
tuviéramos
saliera
pidiera
tuvieran
dijeras

Why This Activity Is Effective

• Provides repeated, accurate exposure to a difficult verb form.
• Combines grammar practice with strategic movement and problem-solving.
• Helps students internalize irregular stems in an engaging way.
• Works for individual, partner, or competitive gameplay.

Extension Ideas

• Require students to create a “si clause” sentence using each verb as they pass through a space.
• Have students compose a short paragraph using the forms from their completed path.
• Make a class competition by timing each group’s maze completion.
• Allow students to design their own imperfect subjunctive maze using verbs from your unit.

Final Thoughts

The Imperfect Subjunctive Maze Game transforms a challenging grammar topic into an enjoyable and memorable activity. It offers structured practice, supports mastery, and can be easily adapted to many levels and themes. If you’d like, I can create additional maze games for present subjunctive, conditional sentences, or mixed-tenses for advanced classes.

Objective: Move from START to FINISH by correctly conjugating verbs in the imperfect subjunctive.

How to Play:
1. Begin at the START space.
2. You may move up, down, left, or right—but only if you correctly conjugate the verb in the space using the imperfect subjunctive.
3. Each space contains a subject pronoun and a verb in the infinitive.
4. Say or write the correct imperfect subjunctive form to move.
5. First to reach FINISH wins!

Answer Key