LEGO® Sunblock

Description

A game you build yourself

The Games line is made of board games where assembling the pieces is part of the fun. Sunblock follows the same idea: you first build the game elements from bricks and then use them for rounds at the table. With 80 pieces the effort is modest, so you can start playing after a short while. The exact rules are in the instructions that came with the set, while this page covers the parts and colours. That makes the set interesting even for players who rarely touch bricks and would rather sit at a table than work through long instructions.

Colours and parts at a glance

White, red, blue and reddish brown are the main colours, a mix that stands apart from typical vehicle or castle sets. Among the 80 pieces there are 21 different element types, a decent selection for a small game. The parts list on this page shows which elements come in which colour, in case you are searching for individual bricks later or want to check after a game that nothing has gone missing. With that many different pieces it pays to sort everything into a shallow tray after building, so nothing is missing for the next game and setup goes faster.

Who the set suits

Games sets appeal mostly to families and collectors who enjoy building together and then playing. It suits game nights, holidays or rainy afternoons, because it is compact and needs little room. If all you want is a display piece, other sets look better, but if you like puzzling, rolling dice or planning ahead, this offers an unusual mix of building and play. No minifigures are needed for it. As part of the Games line the shared fun is the focus, and if you own several sets from the line you can try them side by side and compare how each one plays.

Using the bricks again

After the game, the bricks can serve other models too. The “What can I build?” tool on this page compares your parts with further sets and shows what you can put together in full or in part. White, red and blue bricks are among the most used colours overall, and the reddish brown parts work well for wood, roofs and earth. With a little creativity they turn into small houses, gates, benches or bridges, since small amounts of many shapes are ideal for details in larger building projects.

FAQ

How many pieces does Sunblock have?

Set 3852-1 has 80 pieces in 21 different element types. No minifigures are included.

Which line is it from?

It belongs to the Games line and was released in 2011.

Where can I find the rules?

The rules are in the set's original instructions. This page covers the parts, colours and building ideas.