MoYu 24 Blocks Snake Puzzle

MoYu 24 Blocks Snake Puzzle

MoYu 24 Blocks Snake Puzzle is a classic snake puzzle, also known as a magic snake. It consists of 24 triangular segments joined into a single chain. Each segment rotates relative to its neighbour. Unlike a 3x3 cube, there is no single "solved" state. Instead, you use the snake to build shapes: a ball, animals, geometric figures or any creations of your own. This version is multicoloured, with segments in muted colours.

How a magic snake works

The joint between two segments can be set in four positions. With 24 elements, this gives a huge number of possible combinations. Some shapes can be made by following instructions or diagrams that are easy to find online. Others simply come out of twisting. MoYu snakes turn lightly and without noticeable resistance, so even younger children can handle the puzzle. The snake has no magnets and no tension adjustment. It is a simple mechanical puzzle that you just twist.

24 segments or more?

MoYu makes this model in five sizes: 24, 36, 48, 60 and 72 segments. The 24 version is the classic size, known from the original snake of the 1980s. It is the smallest and lightest, and the easiest to get the hang of. That makes it a great choice to start with and as something to fiddle with in your hands. Larger versions let you build more elaborate figures, but they are harder to handle. You can also connect several snakes together into bigger constructions.

Who is it for?

For children who enjoy 3D puzzles, and for adults looking for something to twist during breaks instead of yet another cube. The snake trains spatial imagination and works well as an affordable gift or an add-on to your order. It shares the twisting motion with speedcubing, but you can't solve it against the clock like a cube. It's for playing with shapes, not for breaking records.

Specifications

• Type: magic snake, 24 segments
• Manufacturer: MoYu
• Colour: multicoloured (Mixed color)
• Magnets: none
• Weight with packaging: approx. 90 g
• Available sizes in the series: 24, 36, 48, 60 and 72 segments