DianSheng 24 Blocks Hollow Snake

DianSheng 24 Blocks Hollow Snake

DianSheng 24 Blocks Hollow Snake is a magic snake made of 24 triangular wedge-shaped pieces. In this version, the pieces have openwork cut-outs (hollow), so the snake looks lighter than a classic snake with solid segments. It weighs about 70 g.

How a snake works

Unlike a 3x3 cube, a snake has no solved state you need to return to. Neighbouring pieces rotate against each other in 90-degree steps. This lets you fold a single chain into a huge number of shapes: a compact ball, geometric figures, animals or completely original designs. It's all about spatial imagination and experimenting, not algorithms. That's why a snake is a great choice for people who don't solve cubes, and it gives cubers a break from classic puzzles.

You can reach many shapes by trial and error. More complex figures are easier to build if you follow a diagram.

Hollow version and colours

The cut-outs in the pieces mainly affect the look. A snake with solid segments has uniform walls, while the hollow version has a more openwork character that really shows in finished figures. The model is available in two colour variants:

• Mixed color – pieces in different colours,
• Macaron – soft, pastel colours.

Who is it for?

A 24-piece snake is a sensible choice for your first experience with this type of puzzle. It's short enough to be easy to handle, yet it still lets you build plenty of interesting figures. It works well as a small add-on to your order, a gift for a child or a fidget toy to play with at your desk. It's not a competition puzzle, as the snake is not an official WCA event. If you want to build more elaborate designs, go for a longer version of the snake.

Specifications

• Type: snake (magic snake), hollow version
• Manufacturer: DianSheng
• Number of pieces: 24
• Weight: approx. 70 g
• Colour variants: Mixed color, Macaron
• Official WCA event: no