Shengshou Mr.M Megaminx

ShengShou Mr.M Megaminx

ShengShou Mr.M Megaminx is a magnetic megaminx from the Mr.M series, ShengShou's line of affordable magnetic puzzles. Released in 2020, it is one of the easiest ways to start with the megaminx on a magnetic puzzle without spending money on a flagship model. It comes in a stickerless bright version with bright, easy-to-tell-apart colors and a matte (frosted) finish.

How it turns

The Mr.M Megaminx turns well right out of the box, so you don't need to take it apart or lube it straight away. The magnets help the faces settle into place, so fewer faces end up slightly misaligned when you turn faster. This matters a lot on a megaminx: with twelve faces, a move that isn't fully completed quickly leads to a lockup. Reviewers place it in the mid-range, and by ShengShou standards the mechanism works smoothly. More expensive flagship megaminxes usually offer more setup options and a more refined feel. If you already solve on one of those, the Mr.M probably won't be a step up for you.

Tension adjustment

You change the tension with the adjustment screws. A looser setting makes the puzzle turn faster, while a tighter one makes it more controllable and less prone to overshooting. The magnet strength is not adjustable.

Who is it for?

For anyone buying their first megaminx or wanting to switch from a non-magnetic model to a magnetic one without spending much. The puzzle is legal for official WCA competitions, so it also works well for your first Megaminx event. For parents looking for a gift for a child who already solves the 3x3, we recommend it as a sensible next step.

Specifications

• Type: magnetic megaminx, stickerless
• Manufacturer: ShengShou (Mr.M series)
• Size: approx. 70 mm
• Weight: approx. 149 g
• Adjustment: adjustment screws
• Finish: matte (frosted), stickerless bright color scheme
• WCA competition legal: yes
• Release year: 2020
• In the box: puzzle, solving guide