"Of all the expert-approved educational toys, MAGNA-TILES is our top pick. This must-have toy is deceptively simple, but it's packed with fun.

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  • MAGNA-TILES Building Ideas for Kids

    Colorful magnetic tiles that snap together on every side, letting kids ages 3+ build robots, dinosaurs, castles, and more. Open-ended, durable, and perfect for creative play.

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  • MAGNA-TILES and MODS Make History with a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Achievement

    Creativity reached record-breaking heights at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) in Fort Lauderdale, FL!  With support from MAGNA-TILES, MODS officially achieved the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the world's largest magnetic tile mosaic, bringing together creativity, collaboration.

  • You Never Know Where Life Will Take You: A Career Journey at MAGNA-TILES

    Sometimes, the opportunities that shape your future are the ones you never saw coming. When Erica Zavala first joined MAGNA-TILES, she was attending community college, taking general education courses, and still figuring out what she wanted to study.

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FAQs

What are MAGNA-TILES and why do people love them?

MAGNA-TILES are magnetic building tiles that click together on every side so children can build both flat designs and 3D structures. Parents, educators and families love them because they are easy to start with, hard to outgrow and durable enough to stay in the playroom or classroom for many years. If you are choosing your first set, ourBest Sellers highlight the most-loved options, and theBuilding Basicscollection is a simple place to start.

How do you build with MAGNA-TILES if you are new to them?

To build with MAGNA-TILES, children can start by laying shapes flat to make patterns or simple houses, then begin lifting walls to create cubes, towers, animals or small worlds. There are no instructions to follow, so the easiest way to get started is to explore how the magnets connect and then keep adding pieces to see what else is possible.

What can you build with magnetic tiles like MAGNA-TILES?

With MAGNA-TILES, children can build almost anything they can imagine, from basic shapes and color patterns to castles, rockets, zoos, racetracks and cities.

The same tiles can be used for open-ended play, storytelling scenes, school projects and even light and shadow play on a sunny window or light table. For story-led builds and themed worlds, families and classrooms often choose our Adventure sets; animal lovers enjoy scenes built with the Animal
collection; and children who like ramps, tracks and movement explore our Cars & Vehicles sets.

What age range are MAGNA-TILES sets suitable for at home?

MAGNA-TILES sets are ideal for children aged 3 and above. They are also enjoyed by older children and adults with a playful heart and big imagination, so the same tiles can stay in use for many years of play.

Younger children can start with sets from our New Builders collection and then add more shapes, themes and characters as their skills and interests grow.

Are MAGNA-TILES a good way to support STEAM learning at home?

Yes, MAGNA-TILES are often used as a simple way to bring STEAM learning into everyday play.

Children practice early math, explore shapes and symmetry, think about balance
and structure, and use creative problem solving as they design and rebuild their ideas.