Superspace Build Ideas: 10 Life-Size Magnetic Tile Builds
Castles, rockets, boats and cafes built from life-size magnetic panels, big enough to climb inside.
What can you build with magnetic tiles?
Most magnetic tile ideas are built with tabletop tiles, and you end up with a small tower you look at. Superspace panels are life-size, so a castle becomes a doorway two kids fit through, and a rocket is tall enough to stand up in.
Every build below shows the sets it needs and how long it takes. Six have a free step-by-step PDF. New to it? The Dutch House is the easiest to get started.
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Common questions
Magnetic tile build ideas
What are some fun things to build with magnetic tiles?
The most popular builds are castles, rockets, houses, boats, shops and puppet theatres. With life-size panels the difference is scale. You get a castle big enough to crawl into rather than one that sits on a table. Every build on this page lists the sets it needs and roughly how long it takes.
What can you build with one set of magnetic panels?
One Big Set builds the Dutch House, the Cafe, the Fishing Boat, the Puppet Show, the Rocket and the Open Playspace. Two sets unlock the Castle and the B-Ball Game. Add-on packs add windows, doors and different panel shapes rather than more of the same.
What are some easy magnetic tile ideas for young children?
Start with the Dutch House. It's four walls and an opening, buildable by a three-year-old with help. The Puppet Show and the Cafe are next easiest. Skip the Castle and the B-Ball Game until a child is comfortable with the magnet strength.
How are Superspace panels different from Magna-Tiles for building ideas?
Magna-Tiles are tabletop-sized tiles designed for models a child builds and looks at. Superspace panels are large enough that the finished build is something a child gets inside. Both use magnets; the difference is the finished scale and therefore the kind of play that follows.
Do you have step-by-step instructions for these builds?
Six builds have a free downloadable step-by-step guide, linked on the build card. The rest include a build animation showing the panel order.
How many panels do you need for a castle?
The Castle uses two Big Sets. A single-tower version is possible with one Big Set plus a Rectangles Add-On Pack.
Ready to build these?
Every build on this page starts with one Big Set.