Vertical Race

VERTICAL RACE

Climbers ready… set… go! This 3D-printable tabletop game brings the thrill of sport climbing directly to your desk. Challenge a friend to see who reaches the summit first: it will require strategy, a bit of luck, and a dash of competition!

The complete model reaches 40 cm in height once assembled, but don't worry: no AMS is required for printing. All parts are optimized for printing in individual colors.

The game is designed for all ages, even the youngest, and is perfect for family fun or playtime with friends.

Key Features:

• Original and fun design
• Easy to print and assemble
• Ideal as a playful educational project

🛠️ Assembly:

Once all the pieces are printed, follow these simple steps to assemble your game:

1. Join the two main pieces of the climbing wall. The interlocking is intuitive, but for greater stability, a dab of cyanoacrylate glue along the inner joints is recommended.

2. Glue the holds into the appropriate recesses, carefully following the color-coded diagram. This step is crucial for maintaining the consistency of the route and ensuring balance between the two players.

   

3. Assemble the rotating wheel (used to determine game moves) according to the assembly diagram. Ensure the central pin allows for smooth rotation without excessive friction.

   

    

🎲 Game Instructions:

Vertical Race is a game of strategy and action: the goal is to be the first to reach the top of the wall with your climber. But be careful! The more holds you use, the safer your ascent… but also the slower. Will you take risks or play it safe?

STARTING POINT:

• Place the climbing wall between the two players so that each is on one side of the panel. Each player chooses their own color climber.
• The player with less experience in sport climbing starts.
• The first climber spins the wheel: based on the color that comes up, they can place the first hand peg in the corresponding colored hold, keeping the climber's feet in contact with the ground.
• Then it's the second player's turn, who performs the same action.

From this moment, the climb begins: choose your path carefully and move strategically!

THE CLIMB:

• Each player moves like a real climber: movements must respect the logic of vertical climbing (never upside down!). The arms must always be above the legs.
• If the climber is hanging only by one arm or leg, the next move must involve a different limb. Otherwise, they fall.
• In case of a fall, the climber must restart from the bottom.
• If a climber is stuck (with both arms and at least one leg fixed) and can no longer climb, they can release a limb of their choice. In this case, they lose their turn. This action can be repeated whenever necessary.

THE WINNER:

The first player to bring their climber to the summit wins.
The climb is considered complete when the climber touches one of the two flags at the top of the wall with a hand.

THE WHEEL:

• Single color: You can move a hand or foot of your climber to a hold of the indicated color. If you cannot make any moves and decide not to fix your feet, you lose your turn.
• Multicolored: What luck! You can move any limb to the color you prefer.

• Rockfall: Bad luck! The climber cannot move for one turn.

   

🔥 Advanced Variant – Double Climbing

Want to increase the challenge? Try the mode with two climbers per player!

In this version, each player controls two climbers simultaneously. The basic rules remain the same, but with some modifications:

• Each player makes two moves per turn, one for each of their climbers. They can decide the order freely.
• The two climbers cannot occupy the same hold simultaneously.
• If one of the two climbers falls, they restart from the ground, but the other can continue the climb.
• The first player to bring both of their climbers to the top, each touching a different flag, wins.

Now you have everything you need to start the challenge! Whether you choose the classic mode or the advanced mode with two climbers, Vertical Race will test your reflexes, logic, and composure… just like on a real climbing wall!