Three basic steps. Then build anything you can dream of.
How to noook
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The noook play basics
noook play is simple to learn. Follow these three steps and you'll be building in minutes.
Connect your discs
Hold two discs flat, one in each hand. Slide one disc's edge into the gap that runs around the perimeter of the other. You're interleaving the edges, not pushing end-to-end. The discs will grip each other firmly.
Fresh discs feel stiff at first. That's the material working as it should. It loosens with use.
Build a strong base
noook discs won't stand on their edge by themselves. Start from the bottom. Build feet first, and make sure the central hinge fold points upward as you go. This keeps your structure strong.
Make flat and 3D shapes
Each disc has a hinge running across the centre. Bend the disc to create corners, ridges and angled edges. For a flat, rigid surface, slot discs together so their central folds don't align with each other. One disc locked across another's hinge keeps everything sturdy.
What can you build?
Once you know the three steps, the builds are limited only by your child's imagination. Dens. Forts. Rockets. Tea houses. Castles. Pyramids. Spaceships. Arches. Walls. Each time you start from scratch, it's a different dream. A Family Pack (50 discs) is enough to build a den big enough to crawl inside. A Bumper Pack (62 discs) gives room for something much more ambitious.
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Storing your discs
After each play session, place your discs face down (not on their sides) in the storage box. The flat stack keeps the discs from warping. Regular packs include a dedicated storage box.
If discs start to splay
This is normal after a lot of play. For mild splaying, stack the affected discs at the bottom of the storage box under the weight of the others. For more pronounced splaying, place the discs flat under a heavy book overnight.
If a disc feels floppy at the hinge
This is expected. The hinge loosens with use so you can make 3D shapes. To lock a floppy disc into a flat position, connect another disc across it at a right angle.
If edges begin to fray
Dampen your thumb and press along the fraying edge to flatten it back down. This keeps the disc going for longer.
Need more help?
Every noook play pack includes a 'how to noook' guide. You'll also find build videos on our YouTube channel and across our social channels. If you've got a question about a specific build, get in touch at howto@noookplay.com.