Symmetrical Lego is a creative and open-ended game focused on building symmetrical patterns using Lego pieces. There’s no winning or losing; the aim is simply to create symmetrical designs on a baseboard.
What You Need:
A baseboard divided in half with a whiteboard pen
Lego pieces (the same set for each player)
A dice
How to Play:
Set Up the Baseboard: Divide the baseboard in half using a whiteboard pen, creating a line of symmetry.
Select Lego Pieces: Each player should have the same set of Lego pieces.
Determine the Starting Player: Decide who will go first. That player rolls the dice to determine how many Lego pieces they can use.
Build the Pattern: The starting player places the chosen number of Lego pieces on their side of the line, creating a pattern. There are no rules on placement; players can arrange the pieces as they like.
Create Symmetry: The next player must replicate the pattern on their side of the line, making it symmetrical to the first player’s pattern. This player’s turn ends once they achieve symmetry.
Roll the Dice Again: The player who successfully creates symmetry now rolls the dice to determine how many additional Lego pieces they can add to the pattern.
Continue Building: Play continues with each player taking turns adding to the pattern and creating symmetry. Players can choose to create entirely new patterns or extend existing ones.
End of Game: The game ends when all Lego pieces have been used or when each player has had a predetermined number of turns (e.g., five turns each).
Check for Symmetry: Once the game concludes, players can check their patterns to ensure they are symmetrical along the line dividing the baseboard.
Additional Challenge: For an extra challenge, players can divide the baseboard into four sections, creating two lines of symmetry. This adds complexity to the game, requiring players to create symmetrical patterns across multiple axes.
“Symmetrical Lego” encourages creativity, spatial reasoning, and an understanding of symmetry concepts in a playful and engaging way.
