Racing Snake Game

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Racing Snake Game

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Racing Snake Tabletop Game
Race your snakes to celebrate the Year of the Snake!

 

Game Objective:
Each player controls a station at opposite ends of the track. By rotating the handle, players move their snakes from the starting point to the finish line. The first snake to cross the finish line wins!

 

Track Customization:
The track's shape can be customized since each segment is modular and can be repeated or connected in various ways.

 

3D Printing Instructions:

  • Materials:
    • Use PETG for all moving parts as they require durability and strength.
    • Use PLA/PLA+ for the shell and handle if you like.
  • Printing Plates:
    • Plate 1: Straight track segment – print 3 times.
    • Plate 2 & Plate 3: Mirrored U-turn segments – print once each.
    • The default track shown in the picture consists of 3 straight tracks and 2 U-turns combined.
    • Each track requires 12 gears. Each handle station requires 1 standard gear and 1 smaller specialized gear, totaling 62 standard gears plus 2 smaller gears.
    • Gently squeeze the snake right after removing it from the print plate to ensure the joints are free and flexible.
  • Customization:
    • Feel free to create your own track layout using the three track segment types. You can print a single track on plate 1 for experiments first.
    • Be cautious of excessive track length, as it may increase friction and reduce smooth rotation. Eventually it stucks.

 

Assembly Instructions:

Important: The pieces are designed for a tight fit, especially the guided track covers on the track. Once installed, they can be difficult to remove and may require a prying tool. Before attaching the guided track covers, ensure the gears rotate freely and confirm the guided track is correctly oriented.

 

If you're unsure about the orientation during assembly, refer to the following figure for guidance. The simple rule is: the "teeth" on the guiding cover should always face the same direction, opposite to the snake's movement direction.

 

 

  1. Assemble the Straight Track Segments: Connect the straight track pieces together.

  2. Assemble the U-turn Segments: Attach the mirrored U-turn pieces. Connecting each segments using the connectors provided. There are two types of connectors, the square one are used in center of U-turn to connect 3 pieces (1 U-turn 2 straight) together.
  1. Install the Rotation Stations: Secure the handle stations at each end of the track. A small stake, printed horizontally, is included for added strength. Insert the stake fully into the pipe opening on the base, ensuring it reaches the bottom. The top of the stake should sit flush with the opening so you know it is inserted to the bottom.

 

You're ready to race! Let the snakes slither to victory!

 

(additional notes: I have reiterate the design many times for strength, it appears sturdy enough but too much force always possible to break plastics. Occasionally, snake may fall off the track if rotating too hard, but that is part of the fun I think.)

 

 

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please make an A1 Mini version
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Replying to @Jmday :
bro literally did say please! no need to be so harsh:)
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Replying to @chip.b :
My apologies. In truth, it was the automatic translation that replaced “please” with a command. I am deleting my message as it is now pointless.
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yes plsss a1 mini
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amazing design love playing it with the family also made a build video https://youtu.be/dDEZ0N-gy2Q
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takes a little while to get all the gears to spin smoothly. had to use lubricant.
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What lubricant did you use?
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sewing machine oil
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Replying to @user_1217666874 :
sewing machine oil
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Absolutely delightful design! Fun for any combination of kids and adults. Suggestion to add travel direction engraved somewhere on the top of the tracks to make track assembly and reconfiguring easier as putting it together can be a little frustrating when you lock everything and the snake refuses to go. Double boosted!
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Amazing. My kids love it. I printed a flexi snake and sized it down and it works even better on the track.
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like the Santa hats
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how far down did you scale the snake? the original snakes seem too light, so I’m trying other options
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Replying to @FuzzyDust :
ya the original ones were too light. these have a bigger base and feels more planted when racing. I scaled them down 60% I believe.
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Printed on my A1 Mini. I have uploaded the print profile. Thanks for the amazing design!
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Did you write the snake models with or without support? Please answer
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Replying to @8031 :
Sure, you need to use supports on certain plates like the one for the snakes. Just activate them and print; they already have a configuration to remove them easily and almost without marks.
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Replying to @linarense :
thanks
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My family absolutely loves this model! A well-deserved victory. I’ve tweaked the layout to give it more of a snake-like appearance and even made a short film about it—check it out! 🎥🐍 https://youtube.com/shorts/zCxNSVFDHmM?si=gqDf2B9UqQREs3zX
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the good review is: it printed with no problems and looks really nice. the bad review is: I can’t get the gears to rotate on the last third of the track on both tracks. everything rotated fine before I connected everything. any ideas?
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Exceptional work Everything fits perfectly without glue Functions flawlessly The only shortcomings are the sharp edges on the cranks, one could injure oneself if they slip
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I love those colors
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Really cool idea. i messed up putting it together originally and had to print some more straight sections because once you snap everything together good luck. So for everyone else follow the instructions and look at the picture. After reprinting I did manage to play one time with it and noticed that one side is much tighter than the other. Unfortunately it broke after the one game play as it became seized and forcing it broke the smaller gear.
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another person recommended having the gears show arrows representing spin direction. I think that would help others. right?
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