Free visual guide
Square Pyramid Magnetic Stick Build Guide
Build square pyramid with 13 magnetic balls and rods. This free guide includes an exact piece list and 4 visual stages.
Finished build
See the whole square pyramid first.
Connect every corner of a square base to the same point above.
Gather the pieces
Gather 13 magnetic balls and rods.
Colors can vary. Match the ball and rod types shown in the list before you begin.
| Piece | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Balls | 5 |
| Short rods | 8 |
| Total | 13 |
Build together
Follow 4 visual stages.
Start with one triangular side, then extend the square base. All eight rods are the same short length, and four of them meet at the pyramid's tip.
- Stage 1
Connect three balls and three short rods to make the first triangular side.
- Stage 2
Add one short rod and a fourth ball to extend one edge of the square base.
- Stage 3
Add one short rod and the last ball to extend the opposite edge of the base.
- Stage 4
Close the square base with one rod, then connect its two remaining corners to the tip with two rods.
Continue in 3D
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