Minecraft igloo: a snow dome you can build
This igloo is a dome 15 blocks wide and 8 blocks tall with a 3 wide doorway. It takes 279 snow blocks.
- Blocks
- 279
- Layers (tall)
- 8
- Wide
- 15
- Deep
- 15
Time to build by hand: about 14–28 minutes. You can take breaks: the guide saves your progress on this device.
Start buildingPut it in my worldWhat you need
| Block | How many | In stacks of 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Snow Block | 279 | 4 stacks + 23 |
Playing in Creative? You already have every block.
Layer by layer
Start at layer 1 on the ground and go up. The build guide shows each layer from above, with the next blocks in yellow.
| Layer | Blocks |
|---|---|
| Layer 1 | 37 |
| Layer 2 | 37 |
| Layer 3 | 40 |
| Layer 4 | 36 |
| Layer 5 | 32 |
| Layer 6 | 36 |
| Layer 7 | 40 |
| Layer 8 | 21 |
How to build it
- Get the blocks from the list above.
- Pick a flat spot that is at least 15 by 15 blocks.
- Press Start building. The guide shows one layer at a time. Put blocks on the yellow squares and press I placed them.
- After each layer you get a little party. After the last one, you get a badge in My builds.
Good to know
- Snow blocks are made from 4 snowballs each. A shovel collects snowballs from snow layers fast.
- Inside there is room for a bed, a crafting table and a furnace.
Questions
How many snow blocks do you need for an igloo?
This 15 wide igloo needs 279 snow blocks. A smaller 9 wide dome needs far fewer: try the dome generator to pick your size.
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