Z-Cube Braille

Z-Cube Braille 3x3

Z-Cube Braille is a classic 3x3 cube with a black body and no colors on its faces. Instead, each face is marked with a different letter of the Braille alphabet, so to solve it you have to recognize dot patterns rather than colors. The mechanism is standard. The whole challenge comes from the way the pieces are marked.

The dots are printed, not raised

This is the most important thing to know before you buy. The Braille characters are UV-printed, not embossed. According to customer reviews, you can hardly feel them with your fingers. That's why we do not recommend this cube as an aid for blind people. For that purpose, choose a cube with clearly raised markings.

How do you solve it?

For a sighted person, the Braille Cube is first and foremost a visual puzzle. At first glance the dot patterns look similar, so recognizing a piece takes longer than on a regular cube. It's easy to mix up an edge or a corner, especially during look-ahead. If you know Braille, you'll recognize the letters faster. Everyone else usually starts by memorizing which pattern belongs to which face.

As for turning, the cube turns properly and smoothly. However, it has no tension or compression adjustment. This isn't a cube for breaking records. It's a 3x3 variant for anyone who wants to test their skills in a new way.

Who is it for?

For cubers who can already solve a 3x3 and are looking for a new challenge, and for collectors of unusual modifications. It also makes a great gift for anyone who enjoys puzzles. For your first cube, a regular colored 3x3 is a better choice, because colors help a lot when you're learning a method.

Specifications

• Type: 3x3 cube, modification with Braille alphabet markings
• Manufacturer: Z-Cube
• Body color: black
• Markings: UV print (flat characters, not raised)
• Size: 56 mm
• Weight: approx. 77 g
• Adjustment: none