How many pieces and minifigures does set 71712 have?

The set has 820 pieces across 264 unique parts, plus 6 minifigures.

What play features does the temple offer?

It includes swivelling walls, flip-out traps and other moving mechanisms that can be triggered during play.

Which colours define the set?

Mainly black and dark bluish grey for the stonework, with red and glowing trans-neon orange for fire and energy effects.

Ninjago

LEGO® Empire Temple of Madness

Empire Temple of Madness is a 2020 LEGO® Ninjago set depicting a dark temple riddled with traps and hidden mechanisms. At 820 pieces with 6 minifigures, it counts among the larger sets of its storyline. The colour mix of black, red and glowing orange gives it a threatening, fiery look.

Set number: 71712
Year: 2020
Pieces: 820
Minifigures: 6
Theme: Ninjago
Different parts: 264

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 264

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Minifigures 6

Lloyd / Digi Lloyd - Katana Holders fig-0000075 pieces × 1
Jay / Digi Jay with Shoulder Armor fig-0028245 pieces × 1
Unagami with Trans-Neon Orange Base fig-0028358 pieces × 1
Sushimi fig-0028365 pieces × 1
Cole / Digi Cole with Scabbard fig-0028375 pieces × 1
Red Visor fig-0028386 pieces × 1

Description

A temple full of traps

The model shows a multi-storey temple fitted with collapsible walls, hidden mechanisms and traps, typical of the Ninjago storyline built around forbidden temples. Rather than a single static building, the result is a scene with several usable levels and action features that can be triggered during play. Six minifigures provide enough cast for confrontation scenes between ninja and opponents, mirroring the storyline built around the temple. Stacking the levels also gives the model real presence on a shelf once assembled.

A build focused on function

Rather than looks alone, the set prioritises playable mechanisms: swivelling wall sections, flip-out traps and moving elements let the building change during play instead of looking the same throughout. This approach is typical of larger Ninjago sets, where the story feeds directly into the construction, whether through secret doors or collapsing sections. Anyone who prefers sets with built-in play features over purely static models will find a good example here, since almost every level hides something to trigger.

Colours and parts list

Black and dark bluish grey form the temple's heavy stonework, while red and the glowing trans-neon orange stand in for fire and energy effects that give the scene its menacing mood. With 264 unique parts out of 820 pieces total, part variety runs high, pointing to plenty of structural and detail pieces. The full list of parts and colours is available on this page, handy for finding specific trap pieces or trans-neon orange elements for other dramatic builds of your own.

Who it suits

Empire Temple of Madness suits Ninjago fans who enjoy sets with built-in traps and mechanisms rather than purely static models. With six minifigures, it also offers enough characters for multi-sided confrontation scenes. It works well alongside other temple or Ninjago sets too, since its trap-and-mechanism build style slots easily into similar scenes, especially for anyone building up a wider Ninjago display over several sets.

FAQ

How many pieces and minifigures does set 71712 have?: The set has 820 pieces across 264 unique parts, plus 6 minifigures.
What play features does the temple offer?: It includes swivelling walls, flip-out traps and other moving mechanisms that can be triggered during play.
Which colours define the set?: Mainly black and dark bluish grey for the stonework, with red and glowing trans-neon orange for fire and energy effects.

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