Building Blocks

Game Setup:

1. Players: 1 to 4 participants.
2. Components:
   • 10 wooden blocks per player.
   • 60 pattern cards, stacked face down.
   • 1 sandclock (e.g., 1-minute timer).

Gameplay Instructions:

1. Starting the Game:
   • Each player places their 10 wooden blocks in front of them.
   • Shuffle the 60 pattern cards and place them face down in a draw pile accessible to all players.
   • Decide the turn order.
2. Taking Turns:
   • On a player’s turn, they draw the top card from the pattern card pile.
   • Flip the sandclock to start the 1-minute timer.
   • The player has 1 minute to replicate the pattern shown on the card using their wooden blocks.
   • Once the pattern is completed, the player announces, “Pattern complete!” and stops the sandclock.
   • If the pattern is completed within the time limit, the player earns a point.
   • If time runs out before completion, no point is awarded.
3. Winning the Game:
   • After all players have taken an equal number of turns, tally the points.
   • The player with the most points wins.

Variations:

• Solo Play: A single player attempts to complete as many patterns as possible within a set time frame, aiming for a high score.
• Team Play: Players form teams, collaborating to complete patterns and combining their points.

This structure combines building, pattern recognition, and time management, offering a fun and engaging experience for players of various ages.