MoYu Redi Cube

MoYu Redi Cube

Oskar van Deventer, a Dutch puzzle designer, invented the Redi Cube in 2009, and it went into mass production in 2017 thanks to MoYu. The MoYu Redi Cube is cube-shaped and looks like a regular 3x3 cube from the outside, but you don't turn its layers. You turn its corners instead. That's why it's often described as a mix of a Pyraminx or Skewb and a 3x3 cube. This version is stickerless in a bright colour scheme.

How the Redi Cube works

The puzzle consists of 8 corners and 12 edges. Every move is a turn around one of the corners, which moves three adjacent edges. The mechanism is derived from the Dino Cube. The difference is that the Redi Cube also has movable corners, so there are more pieces to solve. If you can solve a Skewb or a Pyraminx, you'll quickly understand how it works. The method itself is intuitive and doesn't require learning lots of algorithms.

Turning and adjustment

The standard MoYu Redi Cube has no magnets. It uses a classic screw and spring system, so you can adjust the tension to suit you. Turning is smooth and there are no lockups during everyday solving, so the cube won't discourage you at the start. MoYu also offers a more expensive version with magnets and Ball-Core. This variant is the non-magnetic version.

Who is it for?

The Redi Cube is not an official WCA event, so people usually buy it for variety rather than for competitions. It's a great second or third puzzle for someone who can already solve a 3x3 and wants to try something different. It also makes a good gift for a child. Solving it is simple, so even the youngest can handle it. Collectors often buy it as one of van Deventer's better-known puzzles.

Specifications

• Type: shape-shifting corner-turning puzzle
• Manufacturer: MoYu
• Designer: Oskar van Deventer
• Size: approx. 60 mm
• Weight: approx. 118 g
• Pieces: 8 corners, 12 edges
• Magnets: none
• Adjustment: adjustable screws and springs
• Colour scheme: stickerless bright
• Release year: 2017
• Official WCA event: no