Giraffe

Pieces

~25

Difficulty

Easy

Time

15 min

Age from

4 years

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Kaplea
A giraffe drawn flat, from its long legs to the tip of its neck.

Build the giraffe step by step

Step 1: lay the front legs

Step 1: lay the front legs

Lay four planks flat, two by two, to draw the two front legs.

Step 2: draw the chest

Step 2: draw the chest

Above the front legs, lay three Kapla: two at an angle for the chest, and one to start the belly.

Step 3: finish the belly

Step 3: finish the belly

Add two planks to finish the belly and draw the top of the thigh.

Step 4: lay a back leg

Step 4: lay a back leg

Lay two planks straight up, one above the other, just like the front legs.

Step 5: finish the back and tail

Step 5: finish the back and tail

Draw the back end of the giraffe with three Kapla, the last one at an angle: that is the tail.

Step 6: draw the back

Step 6: draw the back

Lay five planks end to end, from the tail forward, rising a little each time. This is the giraffe’s back.

Step 7: raise the neck

Step 7: raise the neck

Lay three planks in a line, rising at an angle. This is the giraffe’s long neck!

Step 8: add the head

Step 8: add the head

Finish with three planks at the end of the neck: two for the head, and one laid on top for the little horns. Your giraffe is finished!

Frequently asked questions

It takes 25: 6 for the legs, 5 for the chest and belly, 3 for the back end and tail, 5 for the back, 3 for the neck and 3 for the head.

From age 4. Everything lies flat on the table: nothing can fall, and a misplaced plank can be fixed at any time.

Who are we?

🖼 Pol-Valentin

Pol-Valentin

🖼 Maïlys

Maïlys

Pol-Valentin and Maïlys, two Kapla enthusiasts behind Kaplea. We create models, printable sheets and guides so that every family finds its inspiration.

Learn more about Kaplea

The set we recommend for this model

🖼 200-plank Kapla barrel

The 200-plank Kapla barrel: the ideal size to get started and build every one of our easy models.

39,90 €

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Who are we?

🖼 Pol-Valentin

Pol-Valentin

🖼 Maïlys

Maïlys

Pol-Valentin and Maïlys, two Kapla enthusiasts behind Kaplea. We create models, printable sheets and guides so that every family finds its inspiration.

Learn more about Kaplea

The set we recommend for this model

🖼 200-plank Kapla barrel

The 200-plank Kapla barrel: the ideal size to get started and build every one of our easy models.

39,90 €

View on Amazon

Stay inspired!

New building ideas, exclusive models, Kapla challenges: join our community and get up to 4 newsletters a year.

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