Snake Cube

by EXP

Product Features

• Object: Unravel the 27 cubes into a snake then try getting it back into the original shape.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.3 x 2.3 x 2.3 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000RFDGUO
• Manufacturer recommended age: 12 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,403 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #63 in Toys & Games > Puzzles > 3-D Puzzles
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Product Description

You don't have to be a rocket scientist to unravel this cube into a snake (just twist and swivel the 27 wooden cubes to uncoil the serpent) but it certainly helps to be a genius to put it back together. This legendarily difficult brain-teasing puzzle will have you undulating in no time. If the snake starts to constrict you, just remember: The string of cubes form a Hamiltonian path through a 3×3×3 grid graph, duh! Skill and patience will be tried when turning the snake back into the original cube. Dimensions: 2 1/3" x 2 1/3" x 2 1/3"

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stumped all the chumps in this household and visitors too!, December 12, 2008

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javajunki "javajunki" - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Snake Cube (Toy)

First of all, we buy a lot of these types of brain teasers and puzzles. This is a well built item, very durable. Originally I expected this to be very easy but to date, it remains unsolved. Everyone from the age of ten to mid-forties has enjoyed trying this out...in fact, it quickly became the center of attention this past weekend as out of town family members ranging in age from 12, 19 to 40 attempted to solve it. None did although the 40 year old worked on it for the better part of an entire afternoon [we lost him to this one]. Another great feature about this one is that it is one piece - unlike others that have multiple pieces that easily get lost or scattered about. Due to that, it is an excellent choice for those that may have young children or pets in the household OR for to take along when traveling.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Cheap garbage version of the real thing, August 8, 2011

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Matt Salvatore - See all my reviews
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= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Snake Cube (Toy)

I have had this puzzle before (purchased from a puzzle shop) and it was very high quality. This high quality one matched the picture shown EXACTLY (same colors, wood looked the same, even had the same little circular notch on the end shown in one of the pictures).

HOWEVER, the puzzle I received from this seller is very poor quality, and does not match the picture. The wood is connected by a stretchy cheap feeling elastic, and the puzzle is much smaller than the one I had previously owned. It feels like a cheap toy that came free in a box of cereal. I'm assuming it will break after minimal use. Once again, the picture shown in the description is most definitely a photo of the higher quality version of this toy, and NOT of the one that will ship. Considering this cost me $15 with shipping, I am a very unhappy customer. For that much money, the real product should have been sent.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy enough to open up;a real challenge to put back together again., January 9, 2010

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J. Guild (Toronto,Canada) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Snake Cube (Toy)

This is what could be considered a classic in hand held puzzles.It has been around for years and made by many manufacturers.It comes in several sizes and in various prices and quality.27 smaller cubes,forming one large cube is the norm.I have seen smaller numbers but not any more than 27,though I wouldn't be surprised that they exist.Even here on Amazon there are several different ones offered.
The concept is simpler than say the Rubik's Cube,and takes no time at all to see how to attempt to solve it.Simply twist and turn the cubes until you form one large cube.Seems easy,everyone wants to have a go at it,but it is more difficult than one thinks. It can just be left around for anyone to pick up and try.I have had one which I tried many times to solve,without success.I also bought one with a solution included,and found that it could be solved quickly with the solution.But don't fret.Just put it away for a while and when you return to it,it will still present a challenge if you don't use the solution again.
I had already realized that all these "snake" cubes are not configured or wired the same;so one solution "does not fit all".In some cases the small cubes are all alike and some are checker-board colored.The colors have nothing to do with the solution;because as far as I can tell there is only one solution.I have one that has the corners of the small cubes rounded,there are three different colored cubes,the workmanship and quality of the finish,makes it a real pleasure to hold and play;compared too some of the cheaper quality ones I've seen.
This puzzle has been given a lot of names;Snake cube,Dragon Tail,Serpent,IQ Cube,Rattler Wooden Puzzle,etc.
In many ways,it reminds me of the Soma Cube ,the 15 Puzzle,or The Tangram Puzzles ;in that it has mass appeal,is simple in concept;and therefore will always interest and entertain just about anyone--that's why I call it a classic.I must also point out that it is also offered here on Amazon,beautifully packaged in a box with a 240 page "Brain Book of Mental gymnastics to train your brain" by Charles Philips.The cube is well made and finished,has checkered colored cubes,and accompanied by a quality printed solution.Phillips simply clls it "The Impossible cube"