Rocket Control Panel
It's time for liftoff! Let's build a super cool control panel for your rocket ship right on a magnetic surface.
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 6
Find a good magnetic spot for your control panel!
- 2Step 2 of 6
Make a big rectangle frame with your square tiles.
- 3Step 3 of 6
Fill the inside with more squares to make rows of buttons.
- 4Step 4 of 6
Add the triangle tiles at the top for warning lights.
- 5Step 5 of 6
Leave one square tile empty in the middle – that's your super important BIG RED LAUNCH button!
- 6Step 6 of 6
Count down from 10... 9... 8... and BLAST OFF!
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If it falls off
Make sure you're on a strong magnetic surface, or try using fewer tiles to make it lighter.
Make it easier
Just build the big square frame with a few buttons inside.
Make it bigger
Build a whole second control panel right next to it, or stack a smaller one on top!
Chaos upgrade
Add a special button that says 'Do Not Press Ever!' But maybe press it just once to see what happens...
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