QiYi 1x2x3

QiYi 1x2x3

QiYi 1x2x3 is one of the simplest puzzles in our range: a small cuboid you can solve after a few minutes of experimenting. It was designed like a speed cube, so it turns smoothly and without issues straight out of the box, with no lubing or setup needed. It's a great first puzzle outside the official WCA events. It won't overwhelm you at the start, and it shows that a cube doesn't always have to be a cube shape.

How this cuboid works

The puzzle measures 1x2x3 pieces. The faces aren't square, so every move is a 180-degree turn. You can't do quarter turns like on a 3x3, and the number of possible positions is small. That means solving it is about understanding a few simple relationships rather than memorizing long algorithms. Solving instructions are included. If you'd like to figure it out on your own first, you can check them only when you get stuck.

The cuboid is small and light (approx. 34 g), so it easily fits in a pocket or backpack. It doesn't use any of the technologies known from flagship 3x3 cubes. There are no magnets, no MagLev and no advanced tension adjustment, because a puzzle like this doesn't need them.

Who is it for?

For a child or an adult who is just starting out and wants to feel the satisfaction of a solve quickly. For cubers who collect cuboids and other unusual puzzles. It also works well as an inexpensive add-on to your order. It won't keep experienced solvers busy for long, as solving it only takes a moment. If you want to practise something harder in the same style, larger cuboids such as the 2x2x3 or 3x3x2 are a better next step.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: QiYi
• Type: 1x2x3 cuboid
• Dimensions: approx. 22.5 x 45 x 67.5 mm
• Weight: approx. 34 g
• Adjustment: adjustment screws
• Body colour: Black or White
• Release year: 2018
• Official WCA events: no
• In the box: puzzle, solving instructions