How to Start Building

Like any other blocks, Anchor Stones can be used to build free-form structures or play simple stacking games and exercises. Free-form play is perhaps the best way to get acquainted with the stone blocks and the different block sizes. The blocks are manufactured so that different combinations add up to the same length and the arches and other features always match the dimensions of the base stones.

Every classic Anchor Stone architectural block set includes directions for one or more structures. But for these directions to function, you must purchase sets as shown in the table below. Always begin by purchasing a starter set. Directions included in the extension sets require blocks from lower numbered sets. All of the extension sets build on the starter sets progressively as follows:

For example, to be able to build with set 12, you would purchase a starter basic set 6, and extension sets 6A, 8A, and 10A. The building instructions included with set 10A assume you have purchased all of the sets before in the progression.

There are also additional building plans available and these plans will reference, for instance, set number 14. This means that in order to use the building plan, you must have all of the stones from the progression towards set number 14.