QiYi MoFangGe Corner Mastermorphix Cube

QiYi MoFangGe Corner Mastermorphix

QiYi MoFangGe Corner Mastermorphix is shaped like a tetrahedron, so at first glance it looks like a Pyraminx. Unlike the Pyraminx, it has triangular centers on its faces that you need to match with the rest of the pieces, similar to the Pyraminx Duo. The name is a bit misleading: this is not a classic Mastermorphix, which is a 3x3 reshaped into a tetrahedron. Some cubers call this puzzle Jing's Pyraminx, and inside it runs on a Skewb-type mechanism. The QiYi model was released in 2021 and is available in a stickerless bright version.

How it solves

This is a shape mod puzzle that you can figure out quickly. The moves are intuitive, and solving it doesn't require learning long algorithms. Buyers praise the distinct "click" when turning and the well-shaped edges of the pieces. Since the mechanism is the same as in a Skewb, the turning feels similar to QiYi Skewbs. It's not a puzzle for setting speed records, but an enjoyable brain teaser to twist for fun.

Who is it for?

The Corner Mastermorphix works well as one of your first unusual puzzles. It's a good choice for kids and for anyone just starting out with cubes, because the goal is clear and the first solve doesn't take long. It will also appeal to collectors of shape-shifting puzzles and to those who already know the Skewb or Pyraminx and want to see a familiar mechanism in a different shape. Pyraminx and Skewb are WCA events, but this puzzle is not on the list of official competition events.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: QiYi (MoFangGe)
• Type: tetrahedron, shape mod with a Skewb-type mechanism
• Size: approx. 76 mm
• Weight: approx. 76 g
• Adjustment: adjustment screws
• Color scheme: stickerless bright
• Release year: 2021
• Allowed in official competitions: no
• In the box: puzzle, solving instructions