Monster Go AI 3x3x3

Monster Go AI 3x3x3: smart Bluetooth cube

Monster Go AI 3x3x3 is the first smart cube from Monster Go, GAN's budget line. It connects via Bluetooth to the Cube Station app, which shows every move in real time and guides you as you learn to solve. The cube was designed as a more affordable version of the GAN iCarry, and you can see plenty of solutions carried over from GAN's more expensive models.

What it can do with the app

Once paired, the cube sends your moves to Cube Station. The app is clear and guides new users step by step. You get free access to a beginner tutorial included with the cube. According to the manufacturer, the app also offers a training mode, a timer, an algorithm list and online racing. Every solve is recorded: time, move count, TPS and smoothness. The cube can also be connected to the GAN robot.

Just like the iCarry, the cube has no gyroscope, so the app does not track rotations of the whole cube in your hand, only layer moves. It is powered by a replaceable battery installed at the factory, not a built-in rechargeable battery. You don't need to charge it, and when it runs out, you simply replace it with a new one. The manufacturer states about 280 hours of use on a single battery.

How it turns

The cube is fast and stable. The magnets are on the weaker side, so turning feels light and the cube won't tire your hands during longer sessions. It weighs about 79 g, the same as a regular 3x3 magnetic cube, despite the electronics and battery inside. For learning and casual solving, it is more than enough. Speedcubers who expect magnet adjustment or a flagship mechanism will find them in GAN's more expensive smart cubes.

Adjustment

Monster Go AI doesn't use the GES system known from earlier GAN cubes, but the newer Tension Adjustment System. The cube comes with one set installed: medium springs and clear 0.5 mm spacers. If you have additional adjustment sets, e.g. from the GAN iCarry, you can use them to change the cube's setup. Service information can be found in the manual.

Who is it for?

For a child or an adult who is just learning to solve and wants an app that guides them through each stage. It is also a good choice for cubers who want to try a smart cube at a low price and track their solve statistics. As an electronic cube, it is not allowed in official competitions.

Specifications

• Type: smart 3x3x3 cube, magnetic, stickerless
• Manufacturer: GAN (Monster Go brand)
• Size: 56 mm
• Weight: approx. 79 g
• Connectivity: Bluetooth, Cube Station app
• Power: replaceable coin cell battery, factory-installed
• Gyroscope: none
• Adjustment: Tension Adjustment System (medium springs, clear 0.5 mm spacers)
• Release year: 2021

In the box

1. Monster Go AI 3x3x3 cube
2. cube pouch
3. set of springs (medium, installed in the cube) and set of spacers (clear 0.5 mm, installed in the cube)
4. user manual with service information
5. solving guide
6. free access to the beginner tutorial in the Cube Station app