Kapla models: step-by-step building catalogue
Welcome to the Kaplea collection: dozens of Kapla building examples and models sorted by age, number of planks and difficulty. Pick an easy model to start with, or a harder one for a real challenge. Every model comes with a step-by-step guide and a downloadable PDF sheet!
Kapla building models for every level
At Kaplea, we wanted a catalogue that opens Kapla up to every child from the age of 3, with or without an adult by their side. The builds are organised into three difficulty levels.
Different difficulty levels for your builds
The easy level brings together our Kapla models for children from 3 or 4, with few planks and short steps. These are our favourite examples for first play sessions or for children discovering Kapla. Feel free to build alongside your child the first time! The intermediate level is for children aged roughly 5 to 7, who are picking up the basics and want to move on to slightly more elaborate builds. The hard level is for seasoned builders: complex Kapla models, sometimes made of several hundred planks, that call for focus, patience and method. Perfect from the age of 8!
Download your Kapla models as PDFs
Every Kapla model in our catalogue is available as a PDF sheet, downloadable straight from its thumbnail or its detail page. The sheets are designed to work anywhere: at home on a tablet, printed out on the living-room table, or laminated in the classroom so they last.
Everything is on the Kaplea sheet, which becomes a true visual guide: the planks you need, the difficulty level, the recommended ages and, of course, the build illustrated step by step. No more hunting the internet for Kapla examples: download, print and build.
Whatever you want to build, our step-by-step Kapla building guide walks you through every stage. And if you want new ideas, you can either browse our models by category or turn to our 3D generator to create your very own build.
Why not let the 3D modeller imagine it for you?
To reproduce our Kapla builds easily, you can also use our 3D generator to learn how to build from a step-by-step 3D plan, plank by plank. Ideal for picturing the result with a precise guide, ready to recreate at home!
Share your Kapla builds with the community
Our catalogue wouldn't be complete without the families, parents and educators who send us their creations. If you've designed a model you're proud of, an inventive and original figure that has never been seen or shared before, we'd love to add it to the Kaplea catalogue!
Submitting your Kapla building model means offering the whole community a fresh source of inspiration and new examples, and who knows, it might even become Maïlys's or Pol-Valentin's new favourite! ;)
Got a Kapla model to share?
Send us your figure, a few photos and a short description: if we fall for it, we'll add it to the Kaplea catalogue.
Building with Kapla: a catalogue for the whole family
Our catalogue of Kapla models is designed as a complete resource for everyone who loves building with planks. Whether you're a parent looking for a fun activity for your child, an educator wanting to enrich your lessons, or a Kapla enthusiast hunting for new challenges, you'll find models suited to your needs here. Every build is carefully documented with detailed sheets showing the number of pieces needed, the estimated difficulty level, the recommended age for building independently, and an estimate of how long it takes.
The catalogue covers a wide range of builds, from easy models perfect for toddlers' first steps from the age of 3, to more ambitious creations for experienced builders. The downloadable PDF sheets make valuable teaching aids, usable in class or at home, and can be printed and laminated so they last longer. Our growing community regularly adds new original creations to the catalogue, so there is always fresh inspiration for your building sessions.
Frequently asked questions about our Kapla models
Kapla models are sorted by several criteria: difficulty level (easy, intermediate, hard), minimum recommended age for building independently, number of planks needed, and approximate building time. You can filter the catalogue by each of these criteria to find the model that suits you.
Yes, all our building models are free to access in the catalogue. Every sheet can be downloaded as a PDF, with no sign-up, from the model's thumbnail or detail page.
A step-by-step Kapla model is a visual building guide that breaks the figure down into simple, illustrated steps. Each step shows how many planks to place, along with their orientation and position. It's the ideal format to let a child build on their own, without needing help.
We'd love you to! Kaplea is a community site that is always looking for new models, ideas and builds to share. Send us your model using our submission form, with a few photos and a short description.
Yes, the catalogue offers Kapla models designed for coloured planks, including for the youngest builders. You can sort by type of set to find the builds that work with your box.