Get players working together effectively as a team. Build trust, alignment, and better understanding of one another. In the Brick Masters Story Game, players choose cards containing types of people, places, props, perspective, and perils. The group's challenge is to develop a story around these cards, and build a LEGO® model to illustrate a scene in the story. After a period of wild creation and development, teams will share their stories with one another. At the end, the debrief/review will give teams an opportunity to refect on their process, their success, leadership, communication styles, etc.
WHY LEGO®?
LEGO® building bricks create ‘lean in’ environments where everyone is involved - not just the loud ones!
WHAT'S IN THE DECK? ENOUGH CARDS FOR UP TO 3 TEAMS!
Introduction cards explain game set-up, faciltiation tips, and review and reflection questions.You'll have enough content cards for up to three teams, including:
- 9 x People
- 9 x Place
- 6 x Props
- 6 x Perspective
- 6 x Peril
- 6 x Plot Twist
- 6 x Wild Cards
- Facilitation Cards - the cards containing facilitation notes are very easy to follow. Anything intended to be read out loud is written in italics.
LEGO® bricks ARE NOT INCLUDED!
MATERIALS NEEDED FOR BRICK MASTERS STORY GAME
To accompany this deck, you'll want lots of varied LEGO® bricks, including ample base-plates and Minifigures®. LEGO ‘Classic’ sets will get you started. The building bricks are not included with the set but are readily available new (at toy stores) and used (Ebay, Facebook Marketplace, and Craigslist). You'll also want paper and pens on hand.
HOW THE GAME IS PLAYED
The facilitation notes, explain each step in the activity.
PART 1: The Basics
Each team draws cards the following cards from the top of each pile:
- 3 x PEOPLE cards
- 1 x PLACE card
- 2 x PROP cards
Teams then discuss their cards, build a representation of each of these using the LEGO® bricks. Involve every member of your team.
PART 2: Story Development
With the people, place, and props now in place, teams will draw these additional cards and begin developing their story, adding interest and intrigue.
- 1 x PERSPECTIVE card
- 1 x PERIL card
PART 3: Plot Twists and Wild Cards
After another 5-10 inutes, the faciltator will announce that every good story needs a plot twist. Players will draw one card from the PLOT TWIST PILE and weave that into their story.
OPTIONAL WILD CARDS
WILD CARDS can add an extra dynamic to the game. The might limit players use of all their hands, require silence, etc.
