Puzzle Mat Structures

I grew up building playhouses and structures with my two little sisters using puzzle mats, and I absolutely loved it! These simple toys are so versatile and timeless, sparking imaginative play that's physically engaging, even indoors. I can only imagine the epic creations we could make with a garden, combining them with cardboard structures!

Foam labyrinth puzzle mat maze with colorful walls

(walk-in maze that reshuffles in minutes)

Build a walk-in maze that reshuffles in minutes using puzzle mats. Create winding corridors for toddlers with multiple game modes including classic maze and Pac-Man dash.

Basketball Arcade puzzle mat build with slanted return lane and arcade-style rebounds

Basketball Arcade

(slanted return lane, arcade-style rebounds)

Learn how to build a DIY Basketball Arcade with puzzle mats, featuring a slanted ball return and arcade-style rebounds. A fun and challenging project that packs away easily.

Secret Playhouse made of colorful puzzle mats with a swing-open door and privacy window

Secret Playhouse

(with a real swing-open door + privacy window)

Build a big foam cube, hinge one mat for the door, and hand over the keys. Kids can swing the whole door open for grand entrances or latch the bottom half shut and leave a single square 'service window' for top-secret deliveries. Two occupants fit if they don't mind elbows; one child plus pillows and an art stash fits perfectly. Door closed, creativity closed-door-session engaged.

Foam puzzle mat flying car with detachable wings

(detachable wings, first-class legroom)

Build a foam-mat flying car with detachable wings, a spacious cockpit, and room for plush co-pilots. Easy to switch between road and flight mode.

Foam puzzle mat skee-ball game setup

(carnival lane, foam-mat edition)

Learn to build a versatile foam-mat Skee-Ball game. Perfect for toddlers and older kids with adjustable rules for rolling or scoring. Easy to set up with a ramp, tunnel, and clubhouse.

Stair-Tower puzzle mat castle

(looks like steps, not for stepping)

A colourful cube 'stair-tower' puzzle mat castle, perfect for little ones to explore. Learn how to build this easy fort.

Twin Towers made of colorful puzzle mats

(Petronas-inspired)

Two tall, hollow cubes connected by one row of mats create a crawl-through tunnel between them. Kids can crawl in one tower, stand up, duck under the link, and pop out the other side - a mini cardio workout that burns off serious energy 🥳

Castle made of colorful puzzle mats

(think mini Château de Chambord—big blocky keep, two pointy roofs, a little gatehouse off the side)

Two linked cubes form a chunky 'keep'; snap two mats on top at right angles for the twin pitched roofs, then hinge one extra mat to the side as a gate-ramp. Toddlers crawl in, pop up under a roof, duck out the gate, repeat—non-stop squat-crawl-stand cardio that burns energy fast.

Doghouse Hideout made of colorful puzzle mats

Doghouse Hideout

(Snoopy-style, but rainbow)

One tall, hollow cube topped with a simple pitched roof. A single doorway at floor level lets kids crawl in, stand up, peek out, squat, and crawl back—a cozy hide-and-seek spot that sneaks in a bit of squatting.

Great Wall Crawl made of colorful puzzle mats

Great Wall Crawl

(watch-tower edition)

A long, low tunnel ('the wall') leads to a central cube tower where kids can stand up, peek out, then duck back down and keep crawling. Add or remove layers on the tower to dial the squat-workout up or down—instant leg-day for toddlers.

Sunshine Cube made of colorful puzzle mats

(tiny-house vibes)

A single tall box with a sun-window cut-out turns plain foam mats into a cozy micro-home. Toddlers can crawl in, sit upright, wave through the window, and chill—minimal effort for you, maximum "I have my own place" pride for them.

Bowling Lane made of colorful puzzle mats

(kid-proof, gutter-proof)

A low rectangular "alley" with 3-tile-high bumpers keeps the ball on track while six recycled bottles wait to be knocked down in the middle. Roll, crash, reset—repeat for endless giggles and hand-eye workout.