Free visual magnetic tile guide

Magnetic Tile Fish Build Guide

Build a magnetic tile fish with 26 pieces. This free visual guide has 3 key stages and an exact shape list.

  • Standard
  • Ages 6+
  • 20 min

Finished model

A clear view of the finished build.

This is the complete free model, with each visible tile face kept distinct. Use any colors you have and match the shapes below.

Finished Fish magnetic tile model

Gather the pieces

You need 26 magnetic tiles.

Colors are flexible. The shapes and quantities are the useful part.

ShapeQuantity
Isosceles Triangle4
Right Triangle6
Square16
Total26

Build together

Follow 3 visual stages.

Start with the square body, then add the triangular outline. Separate the long isosceles triangles from the right triangles before you begin.

  1. Stage 1
    Fish, stage 1 of 3: Join seven squares to form the first part of the fish's body.

    Join seven squares to form the first part of the fish's body.

  2. Stage 2
    Fish, stage 2 of 3: Extend the body with five squares, two isosceles triangles, and two right triangles.

    Extend the body with five squares, two isosceles triangles, and two right triangles.

  3. Stage 3
    Fish, stage 3 of 3: Finish the shape with four squares, two isosceles triangles, and four right triangles.

    Finish the shape with four squares, two isosceles triangles, and four right triangles.

Continue in 3D

Rotate the model in EverPieces.

The App adds a rotatable 3D view, closer inspection, progress, and completion for family build time.