SengSo 8x8 Kilominx V3 M

SengSo 8x8 Kilominx V3 M

SengSo 8x8 Kilominx V3 M is the magnetic version of the new 8x8 kilominx from ShengShou (SengSo is this manufacturer's brand). The V3 has a new, lighter design: it weighs approx. 548 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.

Magnets and adjustment

There are 480 magnets built into the pieces. They help the layers settle into place after each turn, which makes such a large puzzle easier to control and reduces lockups. Tension is adjusted with springs on screws, and everything is built around a core with twelve holes. This is the first version of the ShengShou 8x8 Kilominx available with magnets.

How to solve it

The 8x8 Kilominx is a dodecahedron with each face divided like on an 8x8 cube. There are no fixed centres, so solving it is similar to a big 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 next to other dodecahedrons. For your first puzzle of this type, a smaller model is a better choice. If you prefer lighter, looser turning without the pull of magnets, choose the non-magnetic version.

Specifications

• Type: 8x8 Kilominx (dodecahedron)
• Manufacturer: ShengShou (SengSo), V3 version
• Magnets: yes, 480 magnets in the pieces
• Adjustment: springs on screws
• Colour scheme: stickerless
• Weight: approx. 548 g
• Manufacturer code: 7843A-1M