Make a Clone and Motion Game by creating matching character cards and movement sequences; players copy motions to score points, learning patterns and coordination.



Step-by-step guide to make the Clone & Motion Game
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Step 1
Gather all the materials and bring them to a flat play space.
Step 2
Cut out 12 equal-sized cards from your paper or index cards using the ruler for straight edges.
Step 3
Draw six different character designs and make two copies of each so every character has a matching twin.
Step 4
Colour and decorate each character card with your colouring materials.
Step 5
Make 12 movement cards by writing one simple motion on each card like "clap" "jump" "spin" or "tiptoe."
Step 6
Decide how many moves will be in each sequence and say that number out loud (for beginners choose 3).
Step 7
Create 6 sequence cards by choosing that many movement cards and taping them side by side to form a single sequence.
Step 8
Shuffle the character cards and place them face down in a neat grid on the table or floor.
Step 9
Shuffle the sequence cards and place them face down in a separate pile.
Step 10
Choose the first leader to start the game.
Step 11
The leader draws the top sequence card and keeps it secret to themselves.
Step 12
The leader performs the moves on the sequence card for the other players to copy.
Step 13
If a player copies the sequence correctly allow that player to flip two character cards to try to find a matching pair and award one point for a match otherwise flip the cards back face down.
Step 14
Share a photo or video of your Clone & Motion Game and tell how you played on DIY.org.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!


Help!?
What can we use if we can't find index cards or fancy colouring materials?
If you don't have index cards you can cut 12 equal-sized cards from printer paper or a cereal box using the ruler for straight edges and colour them with your colouring materials.
What should we do if the taped sequence cards fall apart or players can't copy the moves?
If taped sequence cards come apart or players can't copy the secret moves, reinforce sequences with stronger tape or staples and have the leader perform the moves more slowly and clearly while keeping the sequence card face down.
How can we adapt the game for different ages or skill levels?
For younger children make sequences of 2–3 simple motions (as suggested for beginners) and use bigger, sturdier character cards, while older kids can do 4–6 moves, include more complex actions, and keep score for competition.
How can we extend or personalise the Clone & Motion Game to make it more fun?
To extend the game, let kids personalise character cards with stickers and costume cutouts, laminate them with clear tape for durability, create themed sequence packs like animal or superhero moves, and record a video to share on DIY.org.
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Facts about movement games and pattern recognition
🧠 The 1978 electronic game Simon popularized repeating light-and-sound sequences — a great inspiration for copy-the-move games.
🎴 The matching card game Concentration (Memory) is often used by teachers to help kids improve attention and recall.
👯 Mirror neurons fire both when we act and when we watch others, making imitation a natural learning tool for movement games.
🏃 Kinesthetic learners remember actions and sequences best — moving while learning can boost memory and coordination.
🔁 Games that add one move each round (incremental sequence games) feel satisfying because players spot and build on patterns.


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