Connect 4 and Connect 5 - self-separating stones

Bitte schaut euch mein komplett neu konstruiertes Connect 4 an. Ein Connect 5 wird folgen.

https://makerworld.com/de/models/2173248-connect-4-4-in-a-row-self-separating-stones#profileId-2357413

Version for A1 Mini: 

https://makerworld.com/de/models/1248667-a1-mini-connect-4-and-5-self-separating-stones#profileId-1270736

Tiny Version: ( yellow )

https://makerworld.com/de/models/1250010-tiny-connect-4-and-5-self-separating-game-pieces#profileId-1272333

PLEASE READ THE ASSEMBLY NOTE BELOW:

Have you played enough Connect4? Then I have the right thing for you.

Connect 5 - 5 in a row - 5 wins

Now you can play Connect 4  AND Connect 5 with only 1 game

Playing field is 50% larger - instead of 6x7 it is 7x9 squares here, means 63 squares instead of 42.

Playing field and base are connected now and can be opened or closed with one hand.

I added 3 reserve pieces per color, because you may not have the filament color anymore if you lose a piece.

Although it is 50% larger than connect 4 field, there is only about 25% more filament needs.

Assembly of tower and base:

1. Put the tower on the base. The groove must point upwards.

   

   The rear bolt on the picture is already stuck in the groove. Now you just have to press down more. Done. Please let Bais cool completely to achieve full strength.

Assembly with only one hand:

Please check all fall shafts BEFORE assembly if there are any jams. If so, do the following:
Fill the entire shaft with a color of stones plus 1 stone.

Then move the stones back and forth. If necessary, repeat with the other color.
Only install the tower and base when the stones fall without blocking.

Note: I designed this Connect 5 version based on the great model from CyberYeti with a new base and a connection of tower and base.

CyberYeti gave me permission to publish this here :)