Free visual magnetic tile guide

Magnetic Tile Pig Build Guide

Build a magnetic tile pig with 27 pieces. This free visual guide has 3 key stages and an exact shape list.

  • Easy
  • Ages 6+
  • 25 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 Pig magnetic tile model

Gather the pieces

You need 27 magnetic tiles.

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

ShapeQuantity
Equilateral Triangle4
Small Square17
Square6
Total27

Build together

Follow 3 visual stages.

Build the body and legs first, then add the sloped end and small finishing details. Keep the full-size and small squares in separate piles so they are easy to find.

  1. Stage 1
    Pig, stage 1 of 3: Build the body and legs with six full-size squares and fourteen small squares.

    Build the body and legs with six full-size squares and fourteen small squares.

  2. Stage 2
    Pig, stage 2 of 3: Attach four equilateral triangles at one end of the body, following the sloped outline.

    Attach four equilateral triangles at one end of the body, following the sloped outline.

  3. Stage 3
    Pig, stage 3 of 3: Add the last three small squares for the projecting details shown in the finished pig.

    Add the last three small squares for the projecting details shown in the finished pig.

Continue in 3D

Rotate the model in EverPieces.

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