SengSo 8x8 Kilominx V3

SengSo 8x8 Kilominx V3

SengSo 8x8 Kilominx V3 is the new 8x8 kilominx from ShengShou (SengSo is this manufacturer's brand), in a non-magnetic version. The V3 has a new, lighter construction: it weighs approx. 508 g, while the first ShengShou 8x8 Kilominx weighed approx. 1180 g. The puzzle is made of coloured plastic (stickerless), so there are no stickers to wear off.

No magnets

This version has no magnets, so it is lighter than the M version and turns more loosely, without any noticeable pull between layers. Some people prefer this feel, especially for calm, unhurried solving. You do, however, need to align the layers more carefully. Tension is adjusted with springs on the screws, and the whole puzzle is built around a core with twelve holes.

How to solve it

The 8x8 kilominx is a dodecahedron in which each face is divided like an 8x8 cube. There are no fixed centres, so solving it is similar to a large even-layered cube: first you group the centres, then the edges, and finally you solve the rest like a smaller kilominx. Solving it takes a lot of time and patience, but it is very satisfying.

Who is it for?

For those who have already mastered smaller kilominxes (Master, Elite) or the Megaminx and are looking for the next, bigger challenge. It also looks great in a collection alongside other dodecahedra. For your first puzzle of this type, a smaller model is a better choice. If you want more stability and control, choose the V3 M version with magnets.

Specifications

• Type: 8x8 Kilominx (dodecahedron)
• Manufacturer: ShengShou (SengSo), V3 version
• Magnets: no
• Adjustment: springs on screws
• Colour scheme: stickerless
• Weight: approx. 508 g
• Manufacturer code: 7843A-1