QiYi 72 Blocks Magic Snake

QiYi 72 Blocks Magic Snake

QiYi 72 Blocks Magic Snake is a puzzle snake made of 72 segments, three times longer than the classic 24-piece snake. It works the same way: the segments are triangular prisms, and you can rotate them against each other at every joint. This lets you turn a simple chain into a ball, animals, geometric figures and lots of other shapes. This isn't a puzzle with a single solution. You build whatever you come up with yourself or spot in a pattern.

What do 72 segments give you?

A short 24-piece snake lets you make simple, small figures and quickly shows you how the mechanism works. The 72-piece version gives you much more to work with: bigger and more detailed shapes, 3D figures with several layers, or several connected designs from one snake. Keep in mind, though, that a longer chain is harder to handle. With complex figures it's easier to get the order of twists wrong, and the whole snake is noticeably heavier than a small one. If you just want to find out whether you'll enjoy this kind of puzzle, you can start with a shorter model. If you already know the classic snake and need more segments, the 72 version gives you more possibilities.

Who is it for?

Magic Snake is a great break from cubes, because instead of algorithms it's all about spatial imagination and patience. It's a good fit for kids who love building things, for adults who want something to fiddle with in their hands, and as a gift for someone who already owns a few cubes. The snake doesn't require knowing any methods or terminology. Just start twisting the segments.

Colours

The snake is available in four colour versions: blue, green, yellow and red. The mechanism and the number of segments are the same in every variant, so the choice comes down purely to which colour you like best.

Specifications

• Type: puzzle snake (Magic Snake)
• Manufacturer: QiYi
• Number of segments: 72
• Weight: approx. 256 g
• Colours: blue, green, yellow, red