Calvins Puzzle Tornado Wheel Cube

Calvins Puzzle Tornado Wheel Cube

Calvins Puzzle Tornado Wheel Cube is a puzzle from the Wheel Cube series. It is shaped like a cube, but it works differently from a 3x3 cube. The layers turn around the corners, and every face has wheels on it. Their position decides whether a given move is possible at all. It is a shape mod puzzle that you buy for your collection and for solving just for fun, not for setting fast times.

What makes it challenging

On a 3x3 cube you can turn any face at any moment. Here it's different. For many moves you first have to align the wheels on the faces, otherwise the turn will block. Before each move you need to check whether the current position allows it and plan a few steps ahead. Knowing 3x3 algorithms isn't enough to solve the Tornado Wheel Cube right away. You need to understand how this particular puzzle works. For people who enjoy unusual puzzles, that's exactly what makes it so interesting.

Standard version vs. Void

The series also includes the Void Tornado Wheel Cube. It has holes in the face centers, through which you can see the inner pieces connected to the corners. When you scramble it, these pieces also change position, so the Void version has more to solve. This cube is the standard version, with no holes and no extra pieces inside. It's a sensible choice if you're just starting out with this model.

Who is it for?

The Tornado Wheel Cube will appeal most to people who can already solve a 3x3 cube and want to try something different. It also fits well into a collection of unusual puzzles. It looks great on a shelf, and once scrambled it gives you plenty to think about. If you're looking for a fast cube for speedcubing practice, choose a classic magnetic model instead. This puzzle is meant for relaxed solving, not high TPS. It may turn out too difficult as a child's first cube.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Calvins Puzzle
• Type: shape mod puzzle, turning around the corners (corner-turning)
• Series: Wheel Cube
• Version: standard (non-Void)
• Size: approx. 67 mm
• Weight: approx. 178 g
• Body color: black (Black)