YuXin Corner Helicopter Cube

YuXin Corner Helicopter Cube

From the outside it looks like an ordinary 2x2 cube, but after just a few moves it stops resembling one at all. YuXin Corner Helicopter Cube is a puzzle designed by Grant Andersen. On top of the classic 2x2 face turns, it adds edge turns known from the Helicopter Cube, plus corner turns. As a result, the pieces scramble far more than on a regular 2x2, and solving it calls for a completely different approach. The cube is available in the stickerless bright version.

Three types of moves

• Face turns: regular face rotations, just like on any 2x2 cube.
• Edge turns: a rotation around an axis that passes through an edge. This is the move that gives the "Helicopter" its name.
• Corner turns: a rotation around a corner.

Each of these moves shifts the pieces in a different way. A dozen or so random turns are enough to make the puzzle look completely scrambled.

How to solve the Corner Helicopter

It may look intimidating, but according to people who have solved it, you don't need any special theory. It's enough to know how to solve a 2x2 and understand the basics of commutators. The pieces next to the edges usually cause the most trouble. If you know the Clover Cube Plus, you'll notice quite a few similarities. Buyers praise the solid plastic and smooth turning. However, some also mention that popping can happen when turning fast or imprecisely. So it's better to turn calmly and accurately rather than at high TPS.

Who is it for?

For those who already have the 3x3, 2x2 and a few simpler non-WCA puzzles behind them and are looking for something that really makes you think. It's also a great pick for collectors of unusual puzzles. This cube is not suitable as a first puzzle, including for children. It's better to start with a regular 2x2, a Skewb or the classic Helicopter Cube.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: YuXin
• Design: Grant Andersen
• Type: 2x2-based puzzle with face, edge and corner turns
• Size: approx. 60 mm
• Weight: approx. 114 g
• Colour scheme: stickerless bright