Creative Activities

It's race time!

4.4
Minifigures racing

Steps

  • Step 1

    Grab some bricks

    Minifigures and a pile of LEGO bricks

    Make sure you have got the parts you might need: especially wheels, tires and axles.

  • Step 2

    Build a car

    Minifigures building a soapbox car

    Keep it simple. Something small and light.

  • Step 3

    Make some gates

    Minifigures building the gates

    You can make them out of LEGO® bricks, paper or cardboard. Use the gates to mark out your racecourse, and make sure it’s got plenty of turns.

  • Step 4

    Go!

    Minifigures racing through the track in LEGO soapbox cars

    Each person takes turns giving their cars a flick. Head through the gates and take it easy on those tight turns. The winner is the first person to flick their car through the last gate.

  • Step 5

    Make it harder

    Minifigures, LEGO soapbox cars, gates and a pile of bricks

    Try adding some hazards, like rough ground made with sand or scattered LEGO® bricks. How about a narrow bridge or tunnel?

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