Lego Island - Setting

Setting

Lego Island takes place on a relatively small remote island consisting of roads and Lego buildings. Most of these buildings are based on real Lego sets in circulation at the time of release for the game. The game is highly surreal and somewhat psychedelic; obstacles on the racecourses, various scripted events, and the behavior of the characters is often rather bizarre and quirky.

The island includes several key locations:

  • The Information Center is the largest building in the game, with three floors and several rooms to explore. The first floor contains the game's metadata - the player's completion and ranking in the various competitions as the various characters. The player can change characters, jump to a few key locations, and exit the game. There is also an elevator. The second floor plays a humorous animation clip wherein a swimming LEGO man who encounters a shark flees. The third floor is a sky deck where the player can view the vistas of the island and change the time of day. The bicycle is parked outside.
  • The Police Station houses the area where the helicopter can be built. The helicopter can be used at any time after building; upon completion, delivering a pizza to the jail (as Pepper) triggers the escape of the Brickster and the subsequent narrative. The motorcycle is parked outside.
  • The Jail is a small rock across a bridge from the main island where the Brickster is held. The helicopter is accessible here once built.
  • Lifeguard Post is a small hut on the beach. The jet ski can be built within, after which the jet ski can be accessed at any time. While on the jet ski, ramming a certain buoy a small ways off the ocean triggers the jet ski race event.
  • The Pizzeria is "the only place to eat on the island". Papa and Mama Brickolini are both here; Papa is working in the kitchen while Mama plays her piano. Pizza delivery missions take place here. They can be launched while on or off the skateboard; when the mission starts the player is automatically placed on the skateboard. The skateboard is also parked just outside. A jukebox next to the pizzeria allows the player to listen to any of the music played on the in-game radios.
  • The Superstore is closed for remodeling.
  • The Gas Station is a gas station and repair shop in the center of the island. Nubby and his assistant Nancy work here. The buggy can be built here, after which it is accessible at any time.
  • The Hospital is where Enter and Return work. The ambulance minigame can be accessed here; the ambulance cannot be ridden except within the context of the minigame.
  • The Racetrack is a drag-racing course that is mostly inside of the mountain. The racecar can be built here; however, it can only be used within the context of the racing minigame, which is also accessible here.
  • The Cave is a secluded cavern with a chest and a mysterious door.
  • The Park is a residential area with houses and a walking area.

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