Magnetic Countdown Calendar
Stick this calendar to a magnetic spot and count down to something super exciting!
Do the Stick Test
Try one tile near the middle of the fridge door. If it sticks firmly, this build is on.
Safety: Avoid handles, seals, buttons, vents, and anything warm.
Pieces you'll use
Visual key
Small square
Triangle
How to build it
Step 1 is always free. Visual cards for the rest are part of the build pack.
- 1Step 1 of 4
Make a 3x3 grid using 9 square tiles on a magnetic surface.
- 2Step 2 of 4
Place one equilateral triangle tile above the grid, pointing down like an arrow.
- 3Step 3 of 4
Each day, remove one square tile from the grid.
- 4Step 4 of 4
When all the square tiles are gone, the special day is here!
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If it falls off
Make sure your surface is perfectly flat and magnetic, or try pushing the tiles together more firmly.
Make it easier
Make a smaller 2x2 grid instead of 3x3 to count down faster.
Make it bigger
Add another column or row of squares to count down for more days, or create a 'Today is' tile.
Chaos upgrade
Add a hidden 'launch' button tile that, if pressed, means you have to reset the whole countdown!
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