T The low interest of teenagers in learning history at school serves as the background for the development of an educational board game titled perjuangan rakyat. this alternative medium aims to reintroduce the values of national struggle through a visual and interactive approach that aligns with the characteristics of today’s youth. the historical event of the diponegoro war is presented as the central theme of the game. data collection was carried out qualitatively through literature studies, questionnaires, interviews with a board game master, and the application of the design thinking method throughout the design process. the gameplay system adapts bang! the dice game, which is modified to fit the historical context of indonesia, through elements such as character cards, role cards, event cards, symbolic dice, and tokens representing effects and character health. visually, the design applies a semi-realist illustration style inspired by western comics, integrated with supporting graphic elements from javanese and dutch cultural visual identities. this board game is designed not only to deliver historical education but also to encourage social interaction, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. it is expected to serve as an engaging and educational medium for teenagers to learn history more meaningfully.