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Can I do this with an elastic string?

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Yes, you can do it with elastic string. It has been played with elastic string for decades.

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How does ending the game work; does it end when there are no longer any patterns to make or something?

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The game ends when there is nothing more you can do with the string but untie it.

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Where does this game originate from?

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The best guess of most historians is that Cat's Cradle got its start in a rudimentary form somewhere in Southeast Asia, near China and Korea, where the game is still played today.

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What is the final move?

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There is no final shape as the game loops over and over.

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Can I do cats cradle tricks by myself?

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There are some you can do by yourself, but you'll need another to complete the cat's cradle.

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How many versions of this game has there been over the years?

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Too many to count. They have all evolved from different string tricks.

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How do I make a butterfly?

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Make a normal bridge. Pull out your little finger. Flap your index and thumb fingers up and down. It will form a shape like a butterfly.

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Can I play Cat's Cradle alone?

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You could but it is extremely hard and not as fun. You'll have to put the string on a surface so you can play it.

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How many people can play The Cat's Cradle game at once?

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As many as you want, you just have go around in a circle and make an order, i.e. Bob goes first holding the string, Sarah goes second, etc.

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Can the string be less than 40 inches?

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Yes, but it may make it harder to grasp the strings properly and move them around. It is possible, though!

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