VeryPuzzle Crazy Chopper F1

VeryPuzzle Crazy Chopper F1

VeryPuzzle Crazy Chopper F1 (catalogue number #79) is a spherical puzzle for those who have already mastered the classic cubes and are looking for something less ordinary. It works like a puzzle that turns around both the face centres and the edges, only in the shape of a sphere. It has 6 face axes and 12 edge axes, giving 18 axes of rotation in total. The F1 designation means this is the fragmentation version of the basic Crazy Chopper #78.

What changes in the F1 version

In the regular Crazy Chopper, each petal next to an edge is a single piece. In the F1, the petal is split into 3 parts. As a result, the puzzle has 146 moving pieces and 200 stickers, while the basic version has 92 pieces and 152 stickers. In both models the stickers form a 12-colour scheme, so in terms of colours it solves more like a minx than a classic cube. More pieces mean more parts to keep track of and a noticeably longer solve. If you are just getting to know the Crazy Chopper mechanism, you can start with the #78 version. The F1 works better as the next step.

In the dodecahedral axis system, the counterpart of this puzzle is the Rhombic Tuttminx F1. This information will mainly be useful if you already know puzzles from the Tuttminx series.

Who is it for?

This puzzle is for collectors and anyone who enjoys figuring out unusual mechanisms. It is not a speedcubing puzzle: it has no magnets, and the community does not solve it for time. Because of its higher difficulty, a simpler model is a better choice for a first puzzle or as a gift for a beginner child.

Model #79 belongs to the VeryPuzzle DIY series. Puzzles in this series are sold as kits that you assemble and sticker yourself. The kit includes the pieces (with spare parts), a full set of stickers, printed assembly instructions and a stand.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: VeryPuzzle
• Model: #79 Crazy Chopper F1
• Shape: sphere
• Type: face and edge turning puzzle
• Axes of rotation: 18 (6 + 12)
• Number of moving pieces: 146
• Stickers: 200 pieces, 12-colour scheme
• Plastic colour: Black
• Magnets: none