Calvins Puzzle Gradient 3x3x3 Cube

Calvins Puzzle Gradient 3x3x3 Cube

This cube doesn't have the six classic colors. The Calvins Puzzle Gradient 3x3x3 Cube comes in a single color. The faces differ only in shade, from lighter to darker, so a solved cube forms a smooth gradient. The surface is matte and soft to the touch. You can choose from four color versions: blue (Blue), green (Green), red (Red) and purple (Purple).

How do you solve it?

The mechanism is a standard 3x3, so the methods and algorithms you already know will do the job. The challenge lies elsewhere: instead of clearly visible colors, you have to tell apart similar shades. A comment that comes up again and again in customer reviews is that some faces are hard to tell apart in poor lighting. That's why you solve it more slowly and look at the pieces more carefully. If you know the 3x3 by heart, it's a fun change. For your first cube to learn on, it's better to choose a classic 3x3 in standard colors.

Turning is smooth and pleasant for relaxed, casual solving. However, this is not a speed cube. It wasn't tuned for high TPS or for competitions. For timed practice, a typical magnetic speed cube is a better choice.

Who is it for?

For collectors of unusual puzzles and for anyone who wants a good-looking cube to display on a shelf. It also makes a great gift for someone who already solves the 3x3 and is looking for a new challenge. Every color variant solves the same way and differs only in color. Just pick the color you like best.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Calvin's Puzzle
• Type: 3x3x3 cube with a color gradient
• Size: approx. 56 mm
• Weight: approx. 85 g
• Finish: matte
• Color variants: Blue, Green, Red, Purple
• Intended use: casual solving, collecting, display