Products tagged with Rubik's Cube

V-Cube 7

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:27:50 +0000

You are the Mayor of Puzzleville. You’ve mastered the classic Rubik’s Cube a thousand times over. You think solving the Gordian’s Knot is mere child’s play. Come to think of it, there really should be a street named in honor of your puzzle-solving prowess. It’s time to graduate to the V-Cube 7. This smooth rotating cube has six sides, seven rows, 218 pieces and 19.5 duoquinquagintillion permutations. Can’t wrap your head around a number that big? That’s more possible permutations than the number of atoms in the universe. To solve this brain-boggling wonder, you’ll need spatial perception skills, problem-solving abilities and patience. Lots and lots of patience.

V-Cube 5

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:27:50 +0000

Warning: we are not responsible if you throw V-Cube 5 across the room in a fit of puzzle-solving fury. The smoothest and sturdiest five-layer cube on the market consists of 98 pieces called “cubies” and has a mind-blowing 283 duodecillion possible permutations, give or take a few. Twist, rotate and scratch your head to your heart’s content. But remember, this is not all fun and bang-your-head-against-the-wall games. The V-Cube 5 will also build your spatial skills, problem-solving abilities and patience as it stumps you, perplexes you and has your neurons jumping up and down with glee.

The Cube [Paperback]

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:27:50 +0000

The Cube is a must-own for anyone who owns a Rubik's Cubes or a V-Cube. This book will ensure that cubes of all sizes will not go unused (or unsolved).

Puzzle Masters Jerry Slocum, David Singmaster, Dieter Gebhardt, Wei-Hwa Huang, and Geert Hellings, share their expertise on the greatest puzzle ever created. Not only does The Cube provide dozens of strategies for competitive cubing—including speedcubing—it also shows you how to solve every kind of cube that exists:
    • Mini Cube (2x2x2)
    • Classic (3x3x3)
    • Rubik's Revenge (4x4x4)
    • Professor's Cube (5x5x5)
    • V-Cube 6 (6x6x6)
    • V-Cube 7 (7x7x7)

The Cube even includes modular instructions for cubes of any potential size! All solutions are fully illustrated with all-new, easy-to-follow instructions created specially for this book.

Chapter 1: Puzzle Crazes Before the Cube
Chapter 2: The History of the Cube
Chapter 3: Puzzles Inspired by the Rubik's Cube
Chapter 4: Solutions to all the Cube Puzzles

V-Cube 2

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:27:50 +0000

Most days, you can work your way through the gazillions of permutations of V-Cube 5 without your neurons even breaking a sweat. Unfortunately, today isn’t one of those days. Today’s hectic schedule calls for a quicker, simpler, snack-sized portion of brainy goodness. It calls for V-Cube 2. This mini cube boasts incredibly smooth rotation and will boost your visual perception and problem-solving skills just like its bigger, cubier siblings. But with fewer pieces, V-Cube 2 lets you work in that much-needed brain workout no matter what else your day has in store.

V-Cube 3

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:27:50 +0000

V-Cube 3 is the 3x3x3 member of the V-Cube family. Many "cubers" prefer the smooth rotation of the V-Cube 3 over the original Rubik's Cube. This pillow-shaped version adds to the streamlined shape and movement of the cube. The V-Cube 3 has forty-three quintillion possible permutations, give or take a few.

Check out The Cube book for history and tips on solving puzzle cubes.