QiYi Three Colors IVY S Cube

QiYi Three Colors IVY S Cube

QiYi Three Colors IVY S Cube is an Ivy Cube in a color scheme with three colors instead of the usual six. The Ivy Cube is a Skewb shape mod: from the outside it looks like a cube, but the faces are shaped like leaves, and the puzzle turns diagonally, around axes that pass through the corners. The three-color version is easier than the classic Ivy because you have fewer colors to keep track of. That makes it a great first puzzle beyond the 3x3 cube.

How the Ivy Cube works

Only some of the corners turn. Each turn moves the adjacent "leaves" that make up the faces. The movement is similar to a Skewb, but there are fewer pieces, so you can figure out the puzzle fairly quickly, even without knowing any algorithms. Many people manage their first solve on their own, by trial and error. It's a good way to get used to diagonal turning before you pick up a Skewb or more difficult Ivy variants.

How it turns

In reviews and user feedback, the QiYi Ivy Cube comes across as smooth and stable right out of the box. Turning is light, and the pieces don't pop out during normal use. This model has no magnets. In a casual puzzle, that's not a drawback, because what matters here isn't TPS but simply having fun and understanding the mechanism.

Who is it for?

A good choice for a child who is just getting into puzzles, and for anyone who wants an inexpensive way to start a shape mod collection. An experienced cuber will solve the three-color version very quickly. If you're looking for a challenge, the classic six-color Ivy Cube or the Super Ivy with an extra layer will suit you better.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: QiYi
• Type: Ivy Cube (Skewb shape mod), three-color version
• Finish: stickerless bright, no stickers
• Magnets: none
• EAN: 6948154232059