Gilad's Origami Page

Origami Games

By Joel Stern

Published: 2010 by Tuttle Publishing
Pages: 96
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
ISBN: 9784805310687

Skill Level :	From simple to low-intermediate
Clear diagrams?	Yes
Tinted diagrams (to show 2 sides of paper)?	Yes
Photos of completed models?	Yes
Is there indication to the model size resulting from size of starting paper?	No
Are the models "Pure" origami (From square - no cuts)?	All are from rectangles, a few are multi-piece

Overall Impression

This is not your typical origami book. The models taught in the first half of the book are usually quite simple, and can achieved quite quickly from a sheet or more of printer-paper. However, the magic lies not in the models, but in how they are put to use.
Each model can serve as a game-piece in the over 20 games described in the second half of the book. A simple zig-zag unit can be part of a "fence" in a "pick-up Chips" game, a wave in a "Stormy Seas" game, a balancing log, and more. In this way you can easily build a whole set of games, all of which come with full rules and illustrations.
Also included are tips for using origami in the classroom and incorporating it across the curriculum.
This book will be excellent for teachers and kids.

The Models

Model	Notes	Photo (click for a larger image)
Ghost		Folded by Joel Stern
Glider	Traditional	Folded by Joel Stern
Game board		Folded by Joel Stern
Zig-zag unit		Folded by Joel Stern
Tube		Folded by Joel Stern
Sailboat		Folded by Joel Stern
Wing		Folded by Joel Stern
Dragon		Folded by Joel Stern
Box	Traditional	Folded by Joel Stern
Basketball hoop	Traditional	Folded by Joel Stern
Bowling pin		Folded by Joel Stern
Catapult		Folded by Joel Stern
Football	Traditional	Folded by Joel Stern
Jumping Frog		Folded by Joel Stern
Triangle chip		Folded by Joel Stern
Pyramid		Folded by Joel Stern
Goal post	From 3 rectangles	Folded by Joel Stern
Loop		Folded by Joel Stern
Saucer ring	From 6 rectangles	Folded by Joel Stern
Game piece		Folded by Joel Stern
Spinner		Folded by Joel Stern