Build a Medieval Castle with Kapla Planks: Step-by-Step Building Guide

Turn a pile of simple wooden planks into an impressive medieval fortress. This building guide takes you through every stage, from the first plank to the finished castle, using clear 3D diagrams and sequential instructions. No glue, no clips, just planks and balance.

See exactly how it’s built

Each step in the book is shown as a high-quality 3D diagram, with the new planks clearly visible at every stage. Before each build, a complete parts list tells you exactly how many planks you need, so you can start with confidence. Here’s a sample step from the castle.

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What’s inside the book

Clear, step-by-step building instructions
High-quality 3D diagrams for every stage
Complete parts list before each build, so you know exactly how many planks you need
Two different castle designs
Additional castle designs for inspiration
A bonus Impossible Structure build

Who is it for?

Kapla builders of all ages. Build it as a rewarding personal project, a family activity, or a unique display piece. Parents, grandparents, and educators can also use it to encourage creativity, patience, spatial reasoning, and problem-solving.

Please note: this book contains building instructions only. Planks are not included.

book contents

Complete Castle: 748 planks

Ready for a bigger challenge? Expand the build into a full medieval castle with four towers and four walls.

Front Castle: 327 planks

A compact fortress with two towers and a main gate. It’s a great introduction to the building techniques used throughout the book.

castles gallery

Additional castle designs for inspiration