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Ambrose Delaney
December 20, 2023
It works great my grandson really enjoys it a lot would recommend it for sure and quick delivery
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Andrea
December 20, 2023
Church group fun
We’re using the fort kits at church. We have used or will use them for indoor snow fight forts, laser tag walls, mazes/tunnels for activities. We’re u...More
We’re using the fort kits at church. We have used or will use them for indoor snow fight forts, laser tag walls, mazes/tunnels for activities. We’re using them for kindergarteners through high school seniors.
Helpful? 0 1
LuAnn Spinn
December 16, 2023
Love it!!!
Bought one for each of my grandsons, ages 2 & 5, they both love it! Would recommend. Great idea!!
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Shelley McCoskey
December 11, 2023
Mindcraft fort... CUSTOMER SERVICE IS AMAZING!!
I just want to say MAKE A FORT's customer service is simply amazing. I had a shipping issue with Fedex.. no prob with Make a Fort... and Bernadette wa...More
I just want to say MAKE A FORT's customer service is simply amazing. I had a shipping issue with Fedex.. no prob with Make a Fort... and Bernadette was soooo helpful and kind. TOP NOTCH COMPANY
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Victoria Herrada
December 9, 2023
I bought as a Christmas present for our granddaughter. I am excited to see videos of her building her fort with her Dad.
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Tabitha Rincon
December 8, 2023
It is a Christmas present for 2 grandbabies..it looks like alot of fun.. I can't give a review until after Christmas...

Thank you
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Katherine
December 8, 2023
fantastic customer service
I purchased the explorer and creator kits as a Christmas present for my niece. I will be delivering them to her next week and spending the weekend bui...More
I purchased the explorer and creator kits as a Christmas present for my niece. I will be delivering them to her next week and spending the weekend building forts with her. Just want to say that the customer service was astounding. I had accidentally typed in a wrong digit for my address. John answered my urgent phone call and followed up with multiple emails to assure me the issue was resolved. I received the kits a few days earlier than expected. Super excited to have this fort building adventure with my niece!
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Martin Brown
December 3, 2023
The kit is amazing - some small improvements on delivery experience would be great
The product was superb. Easy to use, grandchildren loved it. Get some battery LEDs and some glow stickers etc. I cannot express how much they loved...More
The product was superb. Easy to use, grandchildren loved it. Get some battery LEDs and some glow stickers etc. I cannot express how much they loved it. I got two kits. Not only easy to put up but critically packed down to very flat boxes that slid away so not taking up huge room (hardly any). Genius!

As a tiny suggestion (and this in no way reduces the 5 star rating one bit) consider better delivery options. Allow me to choose a next day/nominated day delivery experience. But dont take that as criticism - just a suggestion.
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Jim Barnes
November 30, 2023
Original kits ( 2 )
Actually too early for exact reviews because I bought the kits for the great grandchildren for Christmas gifts. However they did ship on time with upd...More
Actually too early for exact reviews because I bought the kits for the great grandchildren for Christmas gifts. However they did ship on time with updates on delivery. Soon after the Christmas Holidays I will be able to give better reviews? Looks like a great idea for family bonding with the children.
Thank you so much very much.
JB, Cincinnati Oh.
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Elsbeth Haymon
November 27, 2023
Excellent product and customer service
The kids love the Explorer Kit - lots of fun and creative play. Additionally, I ran into some issues with delivery of the kits and Make-A-Fort dealt ...More
The kids love the Explorer Kit - lots of fun and creative play. Additionally, I ran into some issues with delivery of the kits and Make-A-Fort dealt with them very quickly and very much to my satisfaction.
Helpful? 1 1
Jennifer
November 26, 2023
Amazing company!
I have yet to open the box (it is a Christmas present) but I have to tell you I am so impressed with the personal customer service and attention given...More
I have yet to open the box (it is a Christmas present) but I have to tell you I am so impressed with the personal customer service and attention given by this company! I cannot wait for my 7 year old mine craft crazed kid to enjoy the mine craft kit! It may end up fully built in his room! (It’s decorated Minecraft).
Helpful? 0 1
Ellen Stoltz
November 10, 2023
I ordered these kits a few years ago for our grandsons. The boys are homeschooled and hands on learning, creativity and imagination are always a focu...More
I ordered these kits a few years ago for our grandsons. The boys are homeschooled and hands on learning, creativity and imagination are always a focus for these busy little minds.
These kits have mostly survived not only the three owners, but adventures with additional playpals.
The boys are older now and we are giving them 3 additional explorer sets to allow them to extend their builds and/or replace a couple of older pieces.
Our one dissatisfaction is that we requested these be mailed to their Mom, mailing address confirmed, but it ended up coming to us. Can't afford another shipping fee to forward it on, so they will not get this until after Christmas as they live in another state and we are not traveling during the holidays.
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Alfredo perea
October 30, 2023
Amazing
Something so simple can create hours of fun for my 4 year old. She enjoyd making her own fort and spends time in there with toys she had already forgo...More
Something so simple can create hours of fun for my 4 year old. She enjoyd making her own fort and spends time in there with toys she had already forgot about. Amazing product.
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Robert Carmick
October 20, 2023
Haven't used yet. Bought as an early Christmas present. I'll advise on the 25th of December.
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Minecraft Explorer Kit photo review
Minecraft Explorer Kit photo review
Minecraft Explorer Kit photo review
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The Simpsons
September 30, 2023
Unleashing Creativity
In an era where screen time often usurps genuine hands-on play, the Make-A-Fort Kit emerges as a beacon of imaginative exploration. From the moment my...More
In an era where screen time often usurps genuine hands-on play, the Make-A-Fort Kit emerges as a beacon of imaginative exploration. From the moment my daughter got her hands on this kit, the living room morphed into a hub of endless architectural endeavors. With every cardboard panel she connected, a new facet of her creativity was unveiled, bringing forth rocket ships, and secret hideaways.

The beauty of the Make-A-Fort Kit lies not only in its ability to provide hours of engaged play, but in the life skills it imparts. As my daughter navigated through constructing her whimsical abodes, she was unknowingly honing her problem-solving skills, developing a knack for spatial reasoning, and gathering a healthy dose of confidence with each successful build. The journey from a pile of cardboard to a self-made fortress showcased her ability to innovate, adapt, and overcome challenges; lessons that are imperative in today’s rapidly evolving world.

What I cherished most was witnessing her choose the allure of building over the passive engagement offered by her phone. The Make-A-Fort Kit has not only provided a platform for her to express her creativity but has instilled a love for active play. It’s a heartwarming sight to see her eyes light up as she envisages her next grand design, ready to tackle it with gusto and a cardboard panel in hand.

The Make-A-Fort Kit is more than just a toy; it’s a catalyst for nurturing creativity and resilience in the young minds, preparing them for a future where thinking outside the carboard box will be their greatest asset. Each fort she builds is a testament to the boundless adventures that await when we encourage our children to build, to think, and to imagine.
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Russ Gorbaty
September 23, 2023
SO SICK!!
My kids are loving this! I’m living through them and helping them build this, wish I woulda had this as a kid. I would of been cuttin up! Only compla...More
My kids are loving this! I’m living through them and helping them build this, wish I woulda had this as a kid. I would of been cuttin up! Only complaint is that we ran out of the discs connector pieces so I wish they would of added more.
Reply from Bernadette Rivera:
We're overjoyed to hear that your kids are thoroughly enjoying our product! It warms our hearts to know that you're sharing in their excitement. Regar...More
We're overjoyed to hear that your kids are thoroughly enjoying our product! It warms our hearts to know that you're sharing in their excitement. Regarding the foam connectors, we apologize for any inconvenience caused. If you find yourself in need of more, you can easily place an order through our our website where you'll find the option to purchase additional foam connectors. Thank you once again for your feedback, and we're grateful for your support.
Helpful? 0 1
Missy
September 15, 2023
Great product, Great service
I purchased the Minecraft make a fort kits for my son for his birthday. He absolutely loved it. Before he would make forts with blankets and storage ...More
I purchased the Minecraft make a fort kits for my son for his birthday. He absolutely loved it. Before he would make forts with blankets and storage bins, whatever he could find. These forts are much sturdier and look much nicer. Great customer service, we did have an issue with some defective foam connectors. I emailed the company and within less than 24 hours received a response and a tracking number for a new shipment of connectors. 10 out of 10 would recommend.
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Explorer Kit photo review
Mora
September 10, 2023
Funny
Súper
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Richard
January 3, 2023
Amazing forts!
We bought two packs of the Explorer kits and had an absolute blast putting them together on Christmas day. My kids are 3 and 5, so the bigger one got ...More
We bought two packs of the Explorer kits and had an absolute blast putting them together on Christmas day. My kids are 3 and 5, so the bigger one got more involved with the building, the younger just put all of her toys in there and had a great time there. They both enjoyed knocking them all down a couple of days later and helped packing it all up ready for next time.

Great, responsive customer service as well, really appreciated.
Helpful? 10 18
Christine S
December 31, 2022
Amazing customer service
We had been given Make a Fort as a gift, which was an excellent idea. We had to reach out to customer service for some help & they were outstandin...More
We had been given Make a Fort as a gift, which was an excellent idea. We had to reach out to customer service for some help & they were outstanding, and quick!~ they replied back immediately right after Christmas to guide us. We really are impressed. thank you!
Helpful? 20 8
Minecraft Explorer Kit photo review
Joelle
December 30, 2022
Minecraft fan’s dream!
The birthday girl actually hasn’t seen it just yet, but her Mom shared this photo of the assembled fort, expressing how great and sturdy it is. We ar...More
The birthday girl actually hasn’t seen it just yet, but her Mom shared this photo of the assembled fort, expressing how great and sturdy it is. We are both excited to see Sawyer’s reaction! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Helpful? 10 9
Kate
December 30, 2022
My kids LOVE this
I wanted to give my son something that would keep him off his screens and help him to interact with his brother. We built the first fort from one of t...More
I wanted to give my son something that would keep him off his screens and help him to interact with his brother. We built the first fort from one of the pictures on the instructions and he hasn’t even taken it down to build something else, he and his brother love playing in it! Very sturdy for being cardboard. One suggestion- make a kit that is waterproof for outdoor play! It does take up quite a bit of space to build a fort and then leave it up (luckily we have a sunroom/playroom). All in all very worth the price, very much a great kit for a Minecraft loving kiddo! My kids are 6 and 3, but I enjoyed building it myself so I believe older kids would enjoy it as well.
Helpful? 25 6
Mousom Roy
December 28, 2022
Great fun and great service
This is great fun and an excellent creative new way to get kids away from screens. I would like to say thanks to the team at make-a-fort who responded...More
This is great fun and an excellent creative new way to get kids away from screens. I would like to say thanks to the team at make-a-fort who responded to my emails super quickly to keep me informed during the shipping process as I ordered this during the Royal Mail strikes in the UK. My kit arrived well in time for Christmas and has kept my daughter (and me!) very busy. Lots of fun! Thank You!
Helpful? 12 6
Susan S
December 27, 2022
Creative activity for grandsons
I bought each of my grandsons a Minecraft Make-A-Fort kit, for Christmas. Everything time they put together a fort it looks different & provides ...More
I bought each of my grandsons a Minecraft Make-A-Fort kit, for Christmas. Everything time they put together a fort it looks different & provides hours of fun!
Helpful? 13 5
Rebecca Harp
December 27, 2022
Perfect for my 8 yr old grandson
This is perfect for those older, taller kids that want to build a fort. We bought 3 sets so he can build up and out. He always wanted us to save box...More
This is perfect for those older, taller kids that want to build a fort. We bought 3 sets so he can build up and out. He always wanted us to save boxes which took up too much room. These are perfect to take down and put back in their boxes and store. Love them.
Helpful? 10 5
Creator Kit photo review
Creator Kit photo review
Creator Kit photo review
Creator Kit photo review
Creator Kit photo review
Creator Kit photo review
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Heather
December 27, 2022
So much fun!!!!
We all loved building our first forts!! Super easy to use and hours of fun.
Helpful? 10 5
Carol
December 27, 2022
Brilliant and creative present!
This was an amazing Christmas present which kept our two grandchildren entertained for a day whilst the grown ups managed to relax a bit! Easy to a...More
This was an amazing Christmas present which kept our two grandchildren entertained for a day whilst the grown ups managed to relax a bit!

Easy to assemble and robust.
Helpful? 11 4
Natalie Stone
December 25, 2022
Amazing People Work Here ! Great Product!
Our nephews absolutely loved the Minecraft kit - it was the HIT of Christmas this year. What we love is how it sparks their own creativity and express...More
Our nephews absolutely loved the Minecraft kit - it was the HIT of Christmas this year. What we love is how it sparks their own creativity and expression…gets them off screens too 😉

But I have to speak to the amazing customer service of the team! I ordered too late and they personally helped me get a kit in time - they texted, they problem solved, and they did it all with a smile and generosity. We love supporting this family business.
Helpful? 13 3
Robyn
December 20, 2022
A must have for every child!
This was a surprise gift and I’m now the best Auntie EVER! Make-a-fort for hours into different shapes encourages your creativity. It’s so much fun!
Helpful? 5 7
Ben Gerber
December 19, 2022
Great Product
The best marketing and delivery system I have experienced!! Cannot wait until Christmas to construct the forts!
Helpful? 9 3
Teun Menting
December 14, 2022
Endless fun!
Very happy with our make-a-fort kits! Spent the better part of the last few weeks building bigger and bigger “castles” with my 3 year old. She loves t...More
Very happy with our make-a-fort kits! Spent the better part of the last few weeks building bigger and bigger “castles” with my 3 year old. She loves to help and when it’s done she plays hide and seek forever. For me as a parent it’s also great fun building these forts, it’s like my own childhood dreams come true. Definitely recommend this!
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Bill Caskey
December 12, 2022
Christmas gift
It is a Christmas gift for my grandson, so I will let you know after Christmas.
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Benny
December 11, 2022
I don't know
it sounds good. I bought it for the grand kids Christmas. That being said I haven't opened it to play in yet.
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Joyce
December 7, 2022
It is a gift.
Giving it to my Grandson for Christmas.
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Manuel
December 7, 2022
Très satisfait
Le produit est vraiment top. Certes un peu onéreux mais vraiment pas déçu de mon achat. A l'ouverture des cadeaux, les boîtes ont été mises de côté p...More
Le produit est vraiment top. Certes un peu onéreux mais vraiment pas déçu de mon achat.
A l'ouverture des cadeaux, les boîtes ont été mises de côté par les enfants car des bouts de cartons de base ne sont pas très attrayants, mais après coup, c'est avec ça qu'ils ont le plus joués.
Mes deux enfants (3 et 9 ans) ont donc vraiment adoré.
Et 5 étoiles car le service client est à l'écoute et très réactif.
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Michelle Bentley
December 5, 2022
More to follow
The shipping was very fast and I’m super excited for my kiddo to open this. It is totally up his alley. I’m enclosing a picture of his current fort an...More
The shipping was very fast and I’m super excited for my kiddo to open this. It is totally up his alley. I’m enclosing a picture of his current fort and will update after Christmas. My husband calls it his homeless encampment 🤦🏼‍♀️
Helpful? 2 1
Creator Kit photo review
Creator Kit photo review
Creator Kit photo review
Creator Kit photo review
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Filip Block
December 4, 2022
So much oppotunities
My 4 year old daughter and I love this. Especially with the cold and dark days we want to explore other magical places. We have two sets: explorer and...More
My 4 year old daughter and I love this. Especially with the cold and dark days we want to explore other magical places. We have two sets: explorer and creator.
Helpful? 2 0
Hannah Masko
December 1, 2022
Customer Service
Haven’t received my item yet so I can’t review the product itself. However, so far, the customer service has been fantastic. I missed the Black ...More
Haven’t received my item yet so I can’t review the product itself. However, so far, the customer service has been fantastic.


I missed the Black Friday sale and was worried I would have to buy it at $50 more than the sale price was. I reached out to the company and they issued me a refund for the difference in what I paid. I really appreciated it!
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Mary
December 1, 2022
JR fort
We have yet to give the fort gift to our grandson. It is a Christmas gift. He does however make forts from pillows, blankets and other items within h...More
We have yet to give the fort gift to our grandson. It is a Christmas gift. He does however make forts from pillows, blankets and other items within his grasp.
I know he’ll love the fort gift !
Helpful? 1 2
JoLynn
November 26, 2022
Great Group Gift
Have several nephews, different ages and needed to send one gift that made everyone happy! This is perfect!
Helpful? 0 0
Matt
November 25, 2022
Very helpful
I had some trouble ordering from the website, probably all my fault but nonetheless instead of just cancelling the order, they helped me sort it out a...More
I had some trouble ordering from the website, probably all my fault but nonetheless instead of just cancelling the order, they helped me sort it out and my order arrived where it was supposed to.

Really appreciate the service.
Helpful? 2 2
Tracy
November 7, 2022
Absolutely wonderful!
Bought one for my 7 yo nephew and he just loves it. A fun project for the family to work on together and his very own castle in the end! I’ve encourag...More
Bought one for my 7 yo nephew and he just loves it. A fun project for the family to work on together and his very own castle in the end! I’ve encouraged others in my family to purchase additions kits (on sale for November!) so he can add on to his empire. So glad I came across the ad on instagram!
Helpful? 1 2
BoyMom
November 2, 2022
Minecraft
It’s kind of hard (to build) but we loved it!
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Paul L
August 6, 2022
Great fun
A posh version of the cardboard box forts I made as a kid, although this will undoubtedly last longer given the higher quality / strength of the cardb...More
A posh version of the cardboard box forts I made as a kid, although this will undoubtedly last longer given the higher quality / strength of the cardboard. My kids absolutely love it and have not stopped playing with it since it arrived, highly recommended although I have to be honest I would not have purchased had the kits not been on sale. Standard price is quite steep in my opinion
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Explorer Kit photo review
Teresa Reichek
July 28, 2022
Imagination is the limit
First it was just a playhouses. Now we transform, and it's whatever the kiddo dreams up!

This pic is a rocket ship!
Helpful? 5 3
Allen
July 25, 2022
This was a great alternative to the traditional blankets and chairs forts that we're consuming our entire basement. The quality of the product is goo...More
This was a great alternative to the traditional blankets and chairs forts that we're consuming our entire basement. The quality of the product is good. The cardboard is not flimsy. My only concern long term is if the cardboard or black discs lose their ability to hold over repeated use.
Reply from Jodi Dahl:
We are so happy to hear you are enjoying your Explorer Kit. Our kits are designed to be used over and over. With that said, the Connectors (black f...More
We are so happy to hear you are enjoying your Explorer Kit. Our kits are designed to be used over and over. With that said, the Connectors (black foam disks) will experience some scarring over time but the friction fit tolerance should maintain to continue to build with.
Helpful? 5 3
Creator Kit photo review
Angie
July 15, 2022
So much fun!!
I purchased the shark kit (1 builder kit + 2 creator kits) for my nephews and we had such a good time building it together! They’ve since created many...More
I purchased the shark kit (1 builder kit + 2 creator kits) for my nephews and we had such a good time building it together! They’ve since created many of their own types of forts using the same pieces (also my sister loves it because the forts are easy to take down and store flat in the box). Such a great activity for kids!
Helpful? 2 2
Explorer Kit photo review
Explorer Kit photo review
Explorer Kit photo review
Explorer Kit photo review
Explorer Kit photo review
Explorer Kit photo review
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Pete Steiner
July 15, 2022
Explorer kit fun
Wish we had this when I was a kid. Many great hours of fun together with my grandkids! E What an awesome product, bought two kits and probably need t...More
Wish we had this when I was a kid. Many great hours of fun together with my grandkids! E
What an awesome product, bought two kits and probably need to buy more.
Helpful? 6 4
Our family vidas
June 28, 2022
Kids were not bored
My kids stayed up so late building forts. They loved how easy it was to assemble. They loved using their imagination. This will make for a great gift.
Helpful? 4 3
Matt
April 4, 2022
Toddler’s Favorite Activity
My daughter can’t get enough. She LOVES Build-a-Fort and we play with it every day! We bought 2 more kits for the grandparents’ houses so she can bui...More
My daughter can’t get enough. She LOVES Build-a-Fort and we play with it every day! We bought 2 more kits for the grandparents’ houses so she can build forts when she visits them. Recommending to all my parent friends!
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