Z-Cube Maze 3x3 Cube

Z-Cube Maze 3x3

Z-Cube Maze 3x3 is a classic 3x3 cube with custom-pattern stickers. In addition to the usual colors, each face has a section of a maze printed on it. The cube has a black body and a standard mechanism without magnets. It's made for fun and a fresh challenge rather than for solving against the clock.

What makes it tricky

On a regular cube, a center piece looks the same no matter how it's rotated. The Maze cube is different. It only counts as solved when the maze lines connect across the whole face. This means the centers must be oriented correctly too. You'll often find that the colors already match, but one or two centers are turned by 90 or 180 degrees. Then you need extra algorithms that you don't use on a regular 3x3. This kind of variant is called a sticker mod and works a bit like a supercube.

The pattern is also useful for learning. Because you can see how each piece rotates, it's easier to understand what an algorithm does to the cube. Some people buy the Maze precisely to check how the centers and other pieces behave during specific sequences.

Mechanism and feel

This is not a speedcube. It has no magnets or tension adjustment system, and according to user reviews the turning is not as smooth as on modern 3x3 cubes. The cube is good for relaxed solving and as a curiosity for your collection. For training and setting records, a regular magnetic cube is a better choice.

Who is it for?

For anyone who can already solve a regular 3x3 and wants something new without buying a different puzzle. It's also a great gift for a cuber and an interesting addition to a collection of cubes with unusual patterns. If you're just learning to solve the cube, it's better to start with a regular 3x3 and come back to the Maze later.

Specifications

• Type: 3x3 cube with stickers (sticker mod with a maze pattern)
• Manufacturer: Z-Cube
• Body color: black
• Size: 56 mm
• Weight: approx. 77 g
• Magnets: none