Monster Go 3x3x3 Rainbow

Monster Go 3x3x3 Rainbow

Monster Go 3x3x3 Rainbow: a cube for learning to solve

Monster Go is GAN's line of educational cubes. The Monster Go 3x3x3 Rainbow works just like a regular 3x3 cube, but its pieces are coloured differently. Instead of six face colours, it has only three colours: white, blue and orange, one colour per layer. The cube is solved when each layer is a single colour. This goal is easy to understand, and you can reach it intuitively, without memorizing algorithms.

Why a cube with three colours?

With a first 3x3 cube, the hardest thing to understand is how turning one layer moves the pieces of the other layers. The Rainbow version gives you less information to keep track of, so it's easier to see where a piece goes and how to move it between layers. This helps a child or beginner learn how the cube works faster, and makes it easier to move on to a regular six-colour 3x3 later. The Monster Go series also includes other training cubes, such as the Cloud and UT. Once you've mastered the basics, you can move on to the regular Monster Go 3x3 in the standard or magnetic version.

Mechanism and tension adjustment

The mechanism is the same as in the MG356 Standard, so the only difference is the colours. The cube has no magnets. The inside of the pieces has a honeycomb structure that helps spread the lube evenly. Tension is adjusted by hand by turning the numbered nuts (numerical IPG) on the springs, with no screwdriver needed. If the cube is too loose or too tight, a parent can easily fix it. Out of the box, the tension may vary slightly between layers, so it's worth evening it out at the start.

Because of its unusual colour scheme, the Monster Go Rainbow is not allowed in official competitions. It's a cube for learning and practising at home, not for breaking records.

Specifications

1. Type: 3x3x3 learning cube, stickerless
2. Manufacturer: GAN (Monster Go series)
3. Colours: white, blue, orange (one colour per layer)
4. Size: 56 mm
5. Weight: approx. 85 g
6. Magnets: none
7. Adjustment: manual, numbered nuts (numerical IPG)
8. Release year: 2020
9. Allowed in official competitions: no

What's in the box:

1. the puzzle
2. solving instructions