Domino Masters
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Domino Masters
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What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Domino Masters is a fun game show featuring teams who build large structures out of dominos and other components that can be systematically and spectacularly tumbled. There's some STEAM-related commentary, but it's more entertaining than educational. On occasion there's some bleeped language (mouths are blurred), and some mild arguing between team members. Domino topples also include things purposely flying, crashing, breaking, etc. Occasional references to sports franchises and other brands are offered within the context of the builds.
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What's the Story?
DOMINO MASTERS is a reality competition show featuring teams building domino projects in hopes of winning cash. Hosted by Eric Stonestreet, it features teams of three using dominos and kinetic devices to create masterpieces that are original, tell a good story, demonstrate technical ability, and can tumble in a spectacular fashion. Actress and mathematician Danica McKellar, NFL player and artist Vernon Davis, and professional domino builder Steven Price are the judges who decide which teams do it best. The last team standing at the end of the overall competition wins $100K, a trophy, and the title.
Is It Any Good?
This fun, lighthearted series features innovative domino artists building epic structures, only to systematically and gloriously topple them. Each build, which takes long off-screen hours to complete, must fulfill a set of requirements, including chain reaction elements that will lead to spectacular tumbles. Adding to the excitement is Fox sportscaster Joe Buck's enthusiastic play-by-play of events as the builds come down, which helps add an element of drama to the whole thing. The humor gets silly at times, and despite references to STEAM principles, there's not a lot of educational lessons being offered. But Domino Masters is entertaining, and it's hard not to get caught up in it.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the way people go about becoming professional domino builders. Can people make a living working on domino projects, and competing in domino building competitions? How do social media outlets like YouTube help make it happen?
What is the difference between STEM and STEAM? How does the addition of the arts into the understanding of science, math, and technology improve our learning? What specific STEAM principles do builders on Domino Masters use to guide their projects?
TV Details
- Premiere date: March 9, 2022
- Cast: Eric Stonestreet, Danica McKellar, Vernon Davis, Steven Price
- Network: Fox
- Genre: Game Shows
- Topics: STEM, Great Boy Role Models, Great Girl Role Models, Science and Nature
- Character Strengths: Teamwork
- TV rating: TV-PG
- Last updated: November 17, 2022
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