Shut The Box - Family Math Game

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<p>This 3D printed game is a family mathematic game, a tool for children to learn basic mathematic functions through play. It also encourages children's interest in learning! It can likewise improve memory of the elderly.</p><p>I had originally intended to build this game (much bigger) entirely in wood. But since our DIY stores are still closed at the moment (2021-02-27), it was not possible to get the necessary materials. So I designed this game for 3D printing.</p><p><strong>All</strong> parts of this game can be printed (... without support)!</p><p>Dimensions of the game board:&nbsp;</p><p>197x197mm &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>213x213mm (when the number tiles are down)</p><p>hight: 24mm (34.5mm - when the number tiles are erected to start the game). &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Here you get inspiration for the color design of your game:</p><p>https://youtu.be/mTSg5nc4AYA</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Materials needed</strong>:</p><p>Different filament colors (not obligatory) for the 4 rows of number tiles. Different colors can make the game more attractive, especially for children.</p><p>4 metal rods: length 147-148mm (<strong>max.</strong>). Optimal Ø 3mm <strong>(max.</strong>). The edges of the ends should be chamfered a little bit to make them easier to fit into the holes of the mounting bars. Rods can also be made from wire hangers (but with a smaller diameter) or from wooden shish kebab skewers. The rods can also be printed! I recommend Ø 3mm metal rods, as they give the game board a little more weight.</p><p>44 washers Ø 9 x Ø 4 x 0.8 mm (metal, plastic or self-printed).<strong> </strong>It is important that the<strong> washers </strong>are<strong> not thicker than 0.8 mm, </strong>otherwise the spaces will be too narrow and the mobility of the number tiles will be affected!</p><p>Superglue</p><p>Scotch tape</p><p>Sandpaper</p><p>Cutter</p><p>Ø 3mm drill</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Note:</strong></p><p>Before you start printing, you have to decide which of the following three <strong>tile back</strong> options you prefer!&nbsp;</p><p>You have the choice between 3 different <strong>tile back</strong>s (when the tiles are down):&nbsp;</p><p>Numbers 1-10&nbsp;</p><p>Text "ShutTheBox"</p><p>Plain&nbsp;</p><p>The backs of the tile rows should be the same for all 4!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Assembly:</strong></p><p>Note:<strong> </strong>Meaning of<strong> LOWER</strong> and <strong>UPPER</strong> mounting bars:</p><p>Lower<i>:</i> Recesses must form a U. Holes on top, facing each other.</p><p>Upper<strong>:</strong> Recesses must form a tunnel. Holes at the top, facing each other.</p><p>After printing the number tiles (4x10 number tiles), the holes should be cleared of any filament deposits inside with a Ø 3mm drill!</p><p>First, prepare the 10 number tiles for the two <strong>lower</strong> mounting bars and separate each by a washer. Also put a washer on the rod at the beginning and at the end (before the 1 and after the 10). To facilitate the later insertion of the number rows into the base, it is very helpful to<strong> fix the 10 number tiles with scotch tape</strong>. Then insert the rods with the number tiles lined up into the holes of the<strong> lower</strong> mounting bars.</p><p>Proceed in the same way with the two <strong>upper</strong> mounting bars.</p><p>Then put the two finished <strong>lower </strong>bars into the base first. The number tiles should lie flat on the base border. Then insert the finished <strong>upper </strong>bars as a test. Now, with a pencil - along the upper (!) bars - set short marking lines for two glue dots each. Remove the <strong>uppe</strong>r bars again ... apply small drops of super glue to the bottom of the base at each of the markings. The<strong> lowe</strong>r bars do not need to be glued, as they are held to the base by the <strong>upper</strong> ones! Insert both <strong>uppe</strong>r bars, lay all tiles flat and press firmly for a few minutes (e.g. by placing heavy books on top). Later the scotch tape can be removed!</p><p><strong>Remark:</strong></p><p>As all parts are designed to fit very precisely, it may happen that you have to rework one or the other part a bit with sandpaper and/or cutter due to different dimensional accuracy of the printers and the different behavior of the filaments.</p><p><strong>Required stl files:</strong></p><p>1x ShutTheBox_base.stl</p><p>4x ShutTheBox_tiles_1-10_numbers.stl / 4x ShutTheBox_tiles_1-10_plain.stl / 4x ShutTheBox_tiles_1-10_text.stl</p><p>2x&nbsp; ShutTheBox_lower bar.stl</p><p>2x ShutTheBox_upper bar.stl</p><p>4x ShutTheBox_washers_(11).stl</p><p>4x ShutTheBox_rod.stl</p><p>2x ShutTheBox_dice.stl</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Have fun printing and assembling! ... and playing!</p><p>I would be happy about the publication or remixes of your prints!</p><p>Stay healthy!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><figure class="media"><oembed url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVF2WC_iVGo&amp;t=10s"></oembed></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>How to Play Shut the Box </strong>(Rules, Tips and Guidelines):</p><p>https://groupgames101.com/shut-the-box-rules/</p>