Free visual magnetic tile guide

Magnetic Tile Square Pyramid Build Guide

Build a magnetic tile square pyramid with 5 pieces. This free visual guide has 3 key stages and an exact shape list.

  • Easy
  • Ages 4+ with an adult
  • 7 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 Square Pyramid magnetic tile model

Gather the pieces

You need 5 magnetic tiles.

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

ShapeQuantity
Equilateral Triangle4
Square1
Total5

Build together

Follow 3 visual stages.

Start with one square base, then bring four triangular faces together at a single point. This small build uses just five tiles.

  1. Stage 1
    Square Pyramid, stage 1 of 3: Lay one square flat for the base.

    Lay one square flat for the base.

  2. Stage 2
    Square Pyramid, stage 2 of 3: Attach two triangular faces to neighboring edges of the square.

    Attach two triangular faces to neighboring edges of the square.

  3. Stage 3
    Square Pyramid, stage 3 of 3: Add the last two triangular faces and bring their tips together.

    Add the last two triangular faces and bring their tips together.

Continue in 3D

Rotate the model in EverPieces.

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