ChompSaw

You’ll need your ChompSaw handy to cut out all your parts.

Cardboard

The main material that you’ll need to collect is cardboard! Try to find pieces that are 2-3mm thick.

Scissors

You'll need a pair of scissors to cut out your paper pattern.

Glue Stick

You’ll use glue to stick your paper pattern on to cardboard.

Double-Sided tape

Double-sided tape (included in your project pack) will help you stick all your parts together.

Fasteners

You'll use 2 brass fasteners (included in your project pack) to connect parts of your game.

Cords

The 2 cords (included in your project pack) will help you control the game by lifting and moving the marble through the course.

Binder Clips

The 4 binder clips (included in your project pack) will be used to add structure and help you move the cords smoothly.

Marbles

You’ll use marbles (included in your project pack) to play the game!

1. Grab your Snake Game pattern

This is your blueprint for building this project.

2. Follow our Pattern Guide

Follow our ChompShop Pattern Guide to prepare all your parts for assembly.

1. Grab part V

Look for the pattern pieces labeled with these letters.

2. Fold in back and sides

Peel the adhesive on the back tabs of part V. Then fold up the back and sides of the part into a box shape.

3. Attach back tabs

Fold over the back tabs and press them into place.

4. Attach front tabs

Peel the adhesive on the front tabs of part V. Fold up the front flap, then fold over the tabs and press them into place.

1. Grab parts W, X, Y, and binder clips

Look for the pattern pieces labeled with these letters.

2. Insert part W into base

Peel the adhesive on part W. Then insert it into part V, making sure to align the edges of part W with the back tabs of part V.

3. Attach tabs

Fold over the tabs on part W and press into place.

4. Attach part X

Peel the middle section of adhesive on part X, and attach under the bottom flap of part W. Then peel off the adhesive on part X, fold up the flap, and attach to the sides of part W.

5. Attach part Y

Place part Y into the bottom cavity of part V.

6. Attach binder clips

Attach 2 binder clips to the front and 2 clips to the back of the assembly.

1. Grab parts AA, AB, Z, cord, and fasteners

Look for the pattern pieces labeled with these letters.

2. Tie loop in cords

Tie a loop on one end of each cord. Tip: You can use part AA to help you. Tie a loop by wrapping the cord around part AA and tying a knot. Then slide the loop off the part!

3. Create 2-layer stack

Stack 2 pieces of part AA on top of each other, and insert 2 brass fasteners into the holes on the ends.

4. Create 3-layer stack

Make another stack with the remaining 2 pieces of part AA on top of part AB.

5. Align the stacks

Place the 3-layer stack on the bottom, and align the 2-layer stack on top with fastener ends pointing down.

6. Loop in cord between stacks

Hook the cord loops on the brass fasteners. Then place the top stack down and fasten the bar into place. The cord loops should be sandwiched between layers!

7. Align the bar layers

Make sure to adjust so that all layers line up nicely and the bar creates a curved ramp shape.

8. Feed cords

Feed the cords through the top binder clips, back in through the bottom binder clips, and out through the hole on the front of part V.

9. Create handles

Tie the end of each cord around a part Z to create 2 handles.

1. Grab parts AC, AD, and marbles

Look for the pattern pieces labeled with these letters.

Bonus: Create your own snake

Use part AC to draw and cut out your own custom snake shape!

2. Place snake

Insert part AD (or AC) as shown and secure into place with the binder clips on top of the frame.

Done!

You’re ready to play!

1. Follow the snake

Place a marble on the top of the bar, then pull on the ring handles to tighten the cords and lift up the marble on the bar. The goal is to follow the snake shape and get your marble into the top hole!

Tip: Store your marbles

Use the holes on the bar to store any extra marbles as you play.