SengSo 3-Colors Leaf

SengSo 3-Colors Leaf (Evil Eyes Ivy Cube)

SengSo 3-Colors Leaf is an Ivy Cube puzzle from ShengShou. It is the three-color version of the Evil Eyes cube, and SengSo is a brand owned by ShengShou. The puzzle is cube-shaped but doesn't resemble a 3x3. It turns around its corners, and the center of each face is a leaf-shaped piece, which gives the puzzle its name. What sets it apart from the classic Ivy Cube are the indentations in the middle of all 6 faces.

How it solves

The Ivy Cube is related to the Skewb, but it has fewer pieces and is easier. That makes it a great first non-cubic puzzle. Most people solve it intuitively without learning any algorithms, and the included instructions come in handy if you get stuck. The indentations on the faces help you grip the puzzle and hold it while turning.

According to user reviews, the Evil Eyes turns smoothly right out of the box, and the layers snap gently into place. It has no magnets and no UV coating, with a slightly matte surface, so it shouldn't be compared with flagship speedcubing puzzles. The Ivy Cube is not a WCA event, so you can't use this puzzle at official competitions.

3-Colors version

The mechanism and shape are the same as in the standard six-color Evil Eyes. The only difference is the color scheme. The plastic comes in three colors instead of six, and the internals are in primary colors. Choosing a version is mainly a matter of looks.

Who is it for?

This puzzle is a good fit for people who can solve a 3x3 and want to try something different, for kids who find the 3x3 cube too difficult for now, and for collectors of shape mods and unusual puzzles. It's also an inexpensive and simple idea for a small gift.

Specifications

• Type: Ivy Cube (corner-turning puzzle)
• Manufacturer: ShengShou (SengSo brand)
• Based on: SengSo Evil Eyes
• Size: 56.5 mm
• Weight: 85 g
• Magnets: none
• Adjustment: adjustment screws
• Surface: slightly matte, no UV coating
• Color scheme: Stickerless Bright, three-color version
• Allowed at official WCA competitions: no
• In the box: puzzle, solving instructions