SengSo Spinner Floppy Cube

SengSo Spinner Floppy Cube

The SengSo Spinner Floppy Cube by ShengShou is two things in one. The outer part works like a classic 1x3x3 Floppy Cube, and the centre is a rotating spinner you can spin independently of solving. Its shape resembles a flower rather than a flat cube. This puzzle is easy to keep with you and pick up whenever you have a spare moment. It is available in the stickerless bright variant, made of coloured plastic with no stickers.

How a floppy with a spinner works

A Floppy Cube is essentially a single layer of a 3x3 cube. You turn the four side faces, each by 180 degrees. Every move swaps corners and edges and flips them over to the other side. The goal is to restore solid colours on both large faces and on the sides. The centre part takes no part in solving, it just spins, so the spinner doesn't get in the way of the floppy moves. You can also put solving aside and simply spin the centre like an ordinary fidget spinner.

Difficulty level

The 1x3x3 floppy is one of the simplest puzzles of this type. Many people will solve it intuitively after a few tries, without learning any algorithms. That makes it a great introduction to puzzles for kids. It helps them understand how pieces change position before it's time for their first 3x3 cube. An experienced cuber will treat it more as a curiosity for the collection or something to keep their hands busy than as a challenge.

Who is it for?

For kids and beginners who want to start with something simple. For people who like having something to spin in their hands while studying or working. Also for collectors of unusual cube modifications. If you're looking for a puzzle that will make you think for longer, choose a model with a more complex mechanism.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: ShengShou (SengSo)
• Type: 1x3x3 Floppy Cube with a spinner in the centre
• Moves: 180-degree turns of the side faces
• Colour scheme: stickerless bright
• Magnets: none