Description
This interconnected wooden cube puzzle looks simple enough: a neat block of pale rubber wood, 4.5cm wide, deep and high, made up of small cubes three across, three deep and three high. Pull it apart and it opens into a long, jointed chain, because the little cubes are linked together with polyester elastic. The challenge is to twist and rotate each section until the chain folds back into one perfect cube. It carries a skill level of three out of five, so it is tricky enough to keep you turning it over long after the first attempt, without being impossible.
At just 59g and small enough to sit in the palm of your hand, it is the kind of puzzle that earns a place on a desk, a bookshelf or the coffee table, where someone will always pick it up and have a go. It slips into a coat pocket or bag for train journeys and waiting rooms, and it needs no batteries and no screen to get started. As a gift it suits anyone who enjoys a brain teaser and likes to work things out with their hands, and it makes a welcome break from the phone at the end of the day.
The cubes are rubber wood with a natural, lightly grained finish, and the elastic keeps every piece connected, so nothing goes missing down the side of the sofa. A secret cheat sheet is included for the moment patience runs out, so the solution is never more than a peek away. Keep it dry and wipe it with a soft, dry cloth if it needs a clean. Left solved, it sits happily on a shelf as a small wooden ornament; handed over in pieces, it is a gift that starts a friendly contest.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Puzzle cubes: rubber wood (hevea brasiliensis); interconnecting elastic: polyester |
| Length |
4.5cm |
| Width |
4.5cm |
| Height |
4.5cm |
| Weight |
0.059KG |
| Warnings |
Not for children under 3 years of age. |
Frequently Asked
How big is the wooden cube puzzle?
Solved, it is a cube 4.5cm wide, 4.5cm deep and 4.5cm high, and it weighs just 59g, so it fits easily in a pocket or bag.
What is the cube puzzle made from?
The small cubes are rubber wood, and they are linked by polyester elastic, which keeps every piece joined together while you twist and turn it.
How difficult is this puzzle?
It has a skill level of three out of five, so expect a proper challenge that rewards patience rather than an instant win on the first try.
What if I cannot solve it?
A secret cheat sheet is included, so you can check the solution whenever you get stuck or simply want to see how the chain folds back.
Can any of the pieces get lost?
The cubes stay linked by the elastic, so the puzzle comes apart into a single chain rather than a pile of loose pieces to keep track of.
How should I look after the wooden cubes?
Keep the puzzle dry and wipe it with a soft, dry cloth when it needs a clean, which is good general practice for natural wood.