Void Hanoiminx Cube

Void Hanoiminx Cube (Free Hanoiminx)

The Void Hanoiminx Cube, also known as the Free Hanoiminx, is a puzzle by Vietnamese designer Mai Phu Son, released by the Hanoiminx brand. It is shaped like a truncated tetrahedron with 4 flat triangular faces and 4 convex hexagonal faces. All 8 faces can be turned. We offer the black plastic version with vinyl stickers.

How the Void differs from a regular Hanoiminx

The standard Hanoiminx has small, fixed centers on its triangular faces. The Void version does not have these four pieces. This gives the puzzle a different look, and the triangular faces have no fixed reference point. Many people find this makes solving harder. If this is going to be your first Hanoiminx, consider starting with the version that has centers.

How it turns

The puzzle has no magnets and no tension adjustment. User opinions on the turning itself vary. Some say the Void turns smoothly but feels a bit squishy. Others describe a slightly crunchy feel reminiscent of older cubes. For the standard version, users report that it is quite stiff out of the box and that lockups happen easily when the layers are not aligned. Lubing it and carefully aligning the faces before each move helps. This is not a puzzle for setting fast times, but one for working out at your own pace.

Who is it for?

The Void Hanoiminx is a good choice for cubers who already know a few unusual puzzles and are looking for something beyond standard cubes. Experience with the FTO, Megaminx or other minx-type puzzles helps. Collectors will appreciate its unusual shape and the fact that it is made by a small, independent publisher. The box includes an instruction sheet with a solving method, so you can tackle it without searching for tutorials online.

Specifications

• Type: truncated tetrahedron puzzle (8 turning faces)
• Manufacturer: Hanoiminx (design: Mai Phu Son)
• Version: Void / Free, no centers on the triangular faces
• Faces: 4 triangular (flat) and 4 hexagonal (convex)
• Size: 65.5 mm
• Weight: approx. 133 g
• Magnets: none
• Plastic color: black, vinyl stickers
• Included: solving instructions