Customer Reviews

Snake Cube

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

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.

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.

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"

I was visiting at my family's home and saw this puzzle there. I knew I had to get one for myself. I took a look at the picture here and thought that's what i was getting. Yet instead, I received a very small version of it. It's also green, not at all what's pictured. Over all the puzzle is a great idea, BUT size and deception make me rate this puzzle two star.

I got this toy for my boyfriend who loves to solve Rubik's cubes, he solved this cube in about 20 min. but he still thinks its so much fun and solves it all the time. The wooden blocks are attached by an elastic string. It has not broken yet however we don't tug and stretch it. Overall I think this is a wonderful gift for someone who loves puzzles

Order the green and natural cube for $3.90 because even if you order this two tone wooden one ... you are going to receive the green one. That said .. this toy is definitely fun and certainly worth $4.
Snake Cube Solitaire Puzzle Game
Wooden Snake Puzzle

This is made of wood - and comes in the shape of a cube - but unfolds to a "snake"
It is really easy to unwind the cube into the snake, but darn near impossible to get it back to a cube.

Give one of these to one of your 'high-IQ' friends and see how long it takes her (or him) to figure it out.

The best of the wooden puzzles I have EVER seen.

Two-color tone looks very nice, however the edges are rough and it's hard to turn/twist. The string was broken on the next day. Now I only have many little blocks.

It broke and I had to send it back, very annoying to have something break that you spent money on.

The cube was much smaller than I expected. The quality was average. It didn't hold everyone's interest for long.