Z-Cube Fidget cube

Zcube Fidget Cube

The Zcube Fidget cube is a small toy that keeps your hands busy. It looks like a cube, but it is not a puzzle: there is nothing to solve, the layers don't turn and you don't need to know any algorithms. Each face has different elements you can click, slide, spin and roll under your fingers. It's simply something to do with your hands.

What it's good for

Many people tap a pen or twirl something in their fingers without thinking while studying, talking on the phone, waiting or sitting at a desk for a long time. A fidget cube gives your hands something to do, while your eyes and attention stay on whatever you're working on. Each face works differently, so it's easy to switch to another kind of movement when one gets boring. You can use the cube with one hand, and it's small enough to fit in your pocket or pencil case or next to your keyboard.

We make no health claims here. It's a toy and a desk accessory, not a therapeutic aid. Whether it helps you focus depends on the person.

Fidget cube vs. puzzle cube

We get this question a lot, so here's the answer: a fidget cube and a speedcube are two different products. A 3x3 cube is a puzzle you scramble and solve, and its performance is judged by speed, stability and corner cutting. A fidget cube asks nothing of you and has no "solved" or "scrambled" state. For someone who is always turning a cube in their hands anyway, it can be a quieter, calmer alternative for moments when solving isn't an option, such as during a lesson or a meeting.

Who is it for?

For people who like to hold something in their fingers while working or studying, and for cubers who want something smaller and simpler than a cube within reach. It also makes a nice small gift or an add-on to your order. If you're buying it for a young child, check the age markings on the packaging, as the faces have small moving parts.

Specifications

• Type: fidget toy, not a puzzle
• Manufacturer: Zcube
• Colour: green (Green)