Reddit mentions: The best brain tester puzzles

Men are like wine. Some turn to vinegar, but the best improve with age.

1. Birthday Swirls!
   
   
2. Sounds like a stuffed up baby.
   
   
3. I hope Dad wore this on deliveries.
   
   
4. A large table. Or do what my family does and make the kids sit at a different table.
   
   
5. I've never heard of him before, but he sounds amazing! Here is his biography.
   
   
6. How about this sweet tungsten ring?
   
   
7. It's a bird! It's a plane! No wait! It's just a light pull.
   
   
8. I was going to put Superman here, but as he was included in the last category... It'll have to be...
   
   
9. My dad taught me how to solve one of these when I was a child. I remember fondly how patient he was with me even though I'd get super frustrated. ♥
   
   
10. Nutella and Banana on a sandwich. K-i-s-s-o-m-g this is delicious.
    
    Bonus 1: I'm guess 1978, which happen to be the year the game Snake was created.
    
    Bonus 2: Guessing! But your name is probably not Maria.
    
    
    Thanks for the contest! I love doing stuff like this!!

If your only cube is a 3x3, you might want to consider spending ~$20 on the MoFang Jiaoshi Cubing Classroom set. It includes:

• 2x2 MF2S
  
• 3x3 MF3S (if you get the stickered set) or MF3RS (if you get the stickerless set)
  
• 4x4 MF4S
  
• 5x5 MF5S
  
  The 2x2 isn't awesome, but it's good enough to give you a feel for the puzzle and is pretty similar to a LingPo which costs a bit more and still has catching problems. The 3x3 MF3RS (I got stickerless so I can only comment on that one) is a great budget cube that gets a lot of praise all over this sub, and for good reason. Some of the reviews weren't too kind to the MF4S, but I quite like it and given how the Wuque alone costs as much as this entire set and STILL isn't great out of the box, I'd say start with this for 4x4 and upgrade later if you want to get more serious about it. The MF5S is nice, and while it is the only 5x5 I've used I'm happy with it. All in all, great deal for the price and a nice way to try out several puzzles to see what you enjoy solving the most.
  
  The Cubicle
  
  Amazon
  
  Note: Amazon says it has the MF3S, and they're wrong. It's the stickerless set and has the MF3RS, just like The Cubicle says. A note of caution: I got the set from Amazon and the cubes we're scuffed up a little, so they didn't exactly arrive in pristine condition, but the price was good and they work fine so I wasn't going to complain. I wiped them down and they're fine.

I know people don't recommend amazon to buy cubes, but I'm going to link some of them there and you can figure out where to buy them if you choose to do so. This is the Fangshi. It is the same size as your GuHong. Thisis the one I have and I love it. It's slightly smaller, which I like, and it has a cool "illusion" look. As for 4x4s, the shengshou is a great cube for beginners as it is very cheap yet a very good cube in general. It locks a little, but it used to be considered the best 4x4. Because of its low price you can see whether you like solving 4x4 before getting a more expensive one. Often considered the best cube on the market, the Moyu Aosu is quite expensive, but it also comes in a stickerless version which is awesome! I just ordered one last week and it's suppose to come in tomorrow; I'm super excited!

Here's a great tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=609nhVzg-5Q

Learnt from that exact video 3 years ago. Today I average around around 20 - 25 seconds, around 15 if I really focused on practising. This tutorial in particular really helps if down the line you wanted to learn more advanced methods. It's really fun, once you know how the cube works. Only thing that is quite daunting is remembering the set of moves (algorithms). But honestly once you keep doing those same moves over and over you'll end up building muscle memory. Have fun!

EDIT: Try to stay away from the Rubik's Cube brand. It's designed poorly and will tend to lock up quite easily, difficult to turn, and the stickers wear down quite a bit. Here's a link to a cube that is much easier to handle and also way cheaper (which surprised me, it's usually the opposite): https://www.amazon.com/ShengShou-3x3x3-Puzzle-Cube-Black/dp/B004UTTXJG/ref=sr_1_8?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1500431094&sr=1-8&keywords=rubik%27s+cube

If you're looking on websites to ship overseas or a magazine, then it's always safe to assume that this is per item.

These methods of shopping generally use this terminology make sure to use this pricing to be clear to you. Items are often sold in differing sizes ($/lot, $/dozen, $/piece) and use this terminology to show that even if the picture shows multiple rubix cubes, you will only receive a single item.

If you're in the market for Rubik's cubes specifically, I highly recommend dropping the extra $10-$15 for some of the better ones like the Moyu Weilong GTS

Trust me when I say that you really can tell the difference, especially compared to the original Rubiks! If you're getting into solving them quickly, or even just fidgeting with them (like I do) you definitely can feel when cheaper cubes catch or fail to turn. Never had it happen with a nice one!

If this is still open:

1. Kettlebell! There are other items, fyi! All of which I'd really appreciate. <3
   
   
2. I don't know if you've ever had one, but these are pretty cool! :)
   
   
3. Hi. I love you!
   

Ideally, she has an interest in the game overall, but the situations and play does not suit her, before a final "You're out." try to see if there's something she is interested in that can be added without detracting from the rest of the game. The 5e DMG (p.6) has a list of main things that players like to get from their game (the list is quite applicable to any system). Some people like just one or two things from the list, others like a whole bunch. Maybe she's really into puzzles, in which case you just a one or two puzzle rooms to the next dungeons and at the end the party finds a puzzle box, so any time she's being nonsocial you just assume her character is fiddling with it obsessively (could even make it a physical artifact!)

This guy has a great site about solving cubes:
http://badmephisto.com/

His youtube channel has some really good stuff too:
https://www.youtube.com/user/badmephisto

I use this cheat sheet:
http://badmephisto.com/begsoln/

It's a lot of fun. I do it because it's fun to try to beat your own times, it's great for maintaining good hand eye coordination, and also keeping your hands/fingers dexterous. I work with air tools at work (which is terribly hard on your hands) so I do this as sort of a finger strengthening and dexterity exercise. It's surprisingly fun and not that difficult to learn. I just watched the videos a few times and followed along with the "cheat sheet" until I remembered it all.

EDIT: Rubik's brand are O.K. but honestly they suck. Look into getting some speed cubes. They can actually be bought for less than Rubik's brand cubes if you look around. It's a night and day difference. This is my favorite cube: http://www.amazon.com/5-46cm-Fangshi-Funs-Sticker-Primary/dp/B00DRH0TX6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1420045474&sr=8-3&keywords=funs+speed+cube .
I have tried several different kinds, including the lubix cube. Lubix cubes are good, but overpriced by about $17 in my personal opinion.

I agree, if you like that sort of thing it's a great excuse to get your nails done. A family friend would to this to help with dermatillomania, because the length and texture of fake nails made it physically harder to pick at her skin. I imagine it would be more difficult to pick at the actual nails as well.

I don't bite my nails but I do mess with acne or pull at my eyebrows if my nails get too long, so I just keep them really short. Cutting them short with a few coats of thick polish (so you can't bite or tear at them) may be as helpful as fake nails.

Kind of the same but not really - my husband tends to take off his left shoe and sock when he drives and pick at the sock (why I have no idea). We bought him some nice, super comfy socks and an infinity cube to mess with instead. So far it's seemed to help.

Idk. Unsolicited advice, but I wanted to throw that out there in case something was helpful. :)

I found this set of puzzles which look awesome! It's a great test for your brain and also looks really good as a collection :)

/u/ccobb630 lets be creative! (found you through random wishlist search!)

Alright, so you have a few options.

1. Replace your shower head with this LED one. Requires no batteries as it uses the water pressure to activate. Have fun taking awesome showers in the dark with neon water.
   
   
2. Get a magic drawer box. Its a fun gift for a friend. Watch as they struggle to figure out the puzzle. Of course, once they solve it, you should have 1500 live lady bugs inside
   
   
   
3. With 50 dollars you would also have enough to buy 750 glow in the dark stars. Enough to decorate your house or room to look like this
   
   Plenty more options/ideas on this website http://www.justtenorless.com/

Alright, so you have a few options.

1. Replace your shower head with this LED one. Requires no batteries as it uses the water pressure to activate. Have fun taking awesome showers in the dark with neon water.
   
   
2. Get a magic drawer box. Its a fun gift for a friend. Watch as they struggle to figure out the puzzle. Of course, once they solve it, you should have 1500 live lady bugs inside
   
   
   
3. With 50 dollars you would also have enough to buy 750 glow in the dark stars. Enough to decorate your house or room to look like this
   
   Plenty more options/ideas on this website http://www.justtenorless.com/

I read somewhere that they were called "The Imp", but wikipedia has them under "15 puzzle". I learned how to solve one in less than 10 seconds thanks to final fantasy, and eventually bought this one, which is pretty sturdy and has lasted me almost 10 years. Don't buy the keychain version, though, it breaks down pretty quick.

I love how two comments and the poster spelt Diango's name wrong.

I'd love this. Windows 7 comes with a picture puzzle gadget and my fasted time with it is 0:24 seconds. Used to play it in school since you could get detention for playing games on the internet and the games that comes with Windows were disabled.

I'd like personal high scores and not global. If someone gets lucky and everything is correct but one tile they could get a extremely quick time.

I would absolutely love this though.

Edit: I also had this as a kid. Taught myself how to solve it on long trips in the car.

I would suggest something like these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004H1V5RU/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1449247104&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=maze+ball+perplexus&dpPl=1&dpID=51JJuItmd6L&ref=plSrch

Or something cheaper like this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004TGVNHA/ref=pd_aw_sim_21_of_50?ie=UTF8&dpID=51RGwIrvPTL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_SL500_SR100%2C100_&refRID=0WGCBKJ879FD6RPNVN17

Or something more expensive like this:
http://www.revomaze.co.uk/wordpress/?product=v1-blue

Or:
http://www.sloyd.fi/cube-p-625.html

Or:
http://www.sloyd.fi/gordians-knot-p-373.html

Or:
http://www.sloyd.fi/penguins-p-1057.html

Hope this helps, and just ask if you need more info about anything listed.. Have tried to solve all of them :)

Begleri are awesome! You can use them as a simple fidget/time waster by just flipping them, or you can do tricks (skill) with them.

Rubik's Cubes are great too. Been doing those since I was 6, and I always get comments on it. If you want to get into cubing, get a Dayan ZhanChi and some silicone spray lubricant, and visit solvethecube.com.

Have fun with your yoyos and other skill toys you pick up!

A few things I found that they may like:

How to Cosplay: a beginners guild - https://smile.amazon.com/Cosplay-Basics-Beginners-Guide-Costume/dp/1935548816/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494339073&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=sewing+patterns+for+roleplaying

Wish by Clamp: cute story of an angel who comes to Earth. I love it. n_n - 4 books total. Older series so books are cheap. - https://smile.amazon.com/Wish-1-Clamp/dp/1591820340/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1494339507&sr=8-2&keywords=Wish+manga


Metal brain teasers: https://smile.amazon.com/yueton-Brain-Teaser-Puzzles-Puzzle/dp/B0140RKPY4/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1494339683&sr=8-6&keywords=brain+games

Brain Game book: https://smile.amazon.com/Brain-Games-Clever-Kids-Exercise/dp/1780552491/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1494339742&sr=8-7&keywords=brain+games


Art book: https://smile.amazon.com/Tangle-Art-Meditative-Beautiful-Instruction/dp/B00FKY98DG/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1494339862&sr=1-5&keywords=Art+kits

Natures Art Box: https://smile.amazon.com/Natures-Art-Box-t-shirts-materials/dp/1580174906/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1494340034&sr=8-2&keywords=recycling+arts+for+kids

Crafts: https://smile.amazon.com/Trash-Treasure-Upcycling-Guide-Crafts/dp/193806318X/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1494340236&sr=8-11&keywords=recycling+crafts+for+kids#reader_193806318X

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This toy is the best toy ever. Even though it's very popular and you might already have one, you should get it if you don't have one. Plus I want to know how to complete it.

There are speed cubes that are made to turn very smoothly and easily, which is most likely what he has. I'm not sure which exact one he's using, but this is the one I use and I really like it! There are a bunch of threads on /r/cubers with recommendations so that would be a good place to check as well!

Looking at the cubesplosion video in another comment below, and the structure of the cubes themselves as they disassemble, they look like the MoYu WeiLong GTS series ( https://thecubicle.us/moyu-weilong-gts2-p-9150.html ). Or the Gan 356 ( https://thecubicle.us/master-p-6974.html ) They're about $25 each. They have decent corner-cutting, and that would be beneficial here, however at that speed, Definitely want to get as close to perfect as possible...


EDIT: I opened the video and dove into the blog, turns out they're using this one;
https://www.amazon.com/Yulong-Smooth-Stickerless-Speed-Puzzle/dp/B00H9FSS58/
An incredibly expensive $4.55

Are they actually all that fun? I saw them today at the Apple store. How are they any different than just any regular remote-control car? Except that they're small and you control them from your iPhone?

On a related side-note, I just bought the Perplexus Epic. (Around $30). SO MUCH FUN! I can't put the damned thing down.

The cube on the outside of the machine looks like this one. I have that version of the cube, and they are engineered for 'speed cubers'

I am good at solving the rubik's cube, just not super fast. I can solve 9/10 times under a minute. My best is about 30 seconds.

Solve time = move count / TPS (Turns per Second)

So to reduce solve time you need to reduce move count or increase your TPS. To reduce move count you can learn new algorithms and try to work on reducing your 4LLL to 2LLL. To increase your TPS you need to work on fingertricks and also getting "a chinese cube of some sort" could help. When I got serious about improving my time I started with a QiYi Warrior W. For $7 it's asking for that much dedication.

I spend a lot of time outside geocaching I think that placing one of these caches would be really cool.
This container would be perfect to hold all of your craft supplies . Well if your anything like me you would need about a dozen of these but I’m sure tit would come in handy.
I I really really want it!

I got this set of 4 cube (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y4GF966/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1).

i have been doing some reading and I am trying to figure out how good that 3x3 is. It feels WAY faster than what I had been using - use thing with carbon colored stickers and corners that are cut which I picked up $3 at my local "deals and discount" on whim. As with all hobbies, I sense there are diminishing returns as you move up in price point - a $30 cube is probably 200% better than a $20 cube but 98% as good as the $40 cube - but I just dont know where this sits on the spectrum.

Any thoughts lol?

It's not quite the same, but Amazon sells some for kids. They still look like fun. Then again, I never quite grew up.

http://www.amazon.com/Perplexus-Maze-Game-PlaSmart-Inc/dp/B002NPBT50/ref=pd_sim_t_2

http://www.amazon.com/Perplexus-BL300-Epic/dp/B004H1V5RU/ref=pd_sim_t_7

Really depends on what you prefer. Although I personally believe you're ready for some shapeshifters!

Try the gear cube (or ball), mirror cube, pyraminx, skewb, or square 1.

Megaminx is also pretty fun to mess around with.

Edit: This is nice, too

some cubes i can suggest

Thunderclap its a slowish cube that can be sped up once your faster

Tanglong high quality cube and good for a speedcuber but still slow enough for a beginner

Guanpo Cheap beginners 2x2, it has a clicking sound/feel that i really like

Maru Lube Just speeds up your cube and makes it a bit smoother, Not sure if this is a trusted seller but i dont think they can knockoff maru lube :)

I lost a green sticker, too!
But my fix is a tad better. A tad.

*Edit: I just wanted to point you to this cube as an eventual replacement. They are less than $5 and spin SOOO much better. I haven't had mine long enough to see how the stickers hold up to frequent use, but so far I'm loving it, and for less than half the price of a Rubik's.

I like getting baked and doing these puzzles. I have three and I've never finished one.

The real question is does the grinder work pretty good?

Interesting. Beginner here, I played a bit long time ago.

If I want to casually play with a cube again, what type/brand do you advise?

I was looking at these 2:

• https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MXXGSBY/
  
• https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N5K4ZDW/

I'm still an absolute beginner (Still one algorithm away from learning the beginner method). I kinda did it backwards. I bought this ShengShou on amazon because it was crazy cheap. I bought a Rubik's brand cube last night because I wanted to feel the difference... The difference is HUGE. The ShengShou is leaps and bounds better, and is currently $2.55 on Amazon, whereas it was like $10 for the Rubik's cube.

It's based on a twisty puzzle called the Gear Shift and it's pretty cool even though it's not very difficult to solve.

Your best option would be a transparent stickerless cube like this http://www.amazon.com/3x3x3-Yulong-Transparent-Stickerless-puzzle/dp/B00JXCBWL2

i recommend a 3 by 3 for starters. Dont do what i did and get a speed cube right off the bat. i got a rubiks cube and i was unable to get a sub 1 minute. a great budget cube is a Dayan V 5 Zhan Chi Stickerless. US link Its $10.68 or £10.99

I think its possibly an attempt to make a high quality one of these. https://www.amazon.com/CuberSpeed-Cubetwist-Bandaged-Black-3X3X3/dp/B0711LGKKR?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-ffab-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B0711LGKKR

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Edit: which by the way is a fun cube to mess with it you ever wanted to attempt bandaged cubes and didn't want to buy 20+ different bandaged configurations.

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If my assumption is true, i will definitely throw my money at this one.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00JXCBWL2/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469772598&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=stickerless+transparent+cube&dpPl=1&dpID=5109Y%2BfKVhL&ref=plSrch putting an LED in the center of a stickerless transparent cube would be perfect, does anyone already make something like that?

The only things I could find are [this GuanLong Budget cube] (https://www.amazon.com/GoodCube-Yongjun-GuanLong-3x3x3-Speed/dp/B01CVO5WPK/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1491435015&sr=8-7&keywords=GuanLong) and [this cool YuLong] (https://www.amazon.com/MoYu-Yulong-Stickerless-Puzzle-Transparent/dp/B00JXCBWL2/ref=pd_sim_21_8?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00JXCBWL2&pd_rd_r=GCZJ06RF0W34T6H30N8G&pd_rd_w=xH0pw&pd_rd_wg=d5rXV&psc=1&refRID=GCZJ06RF0W34T6H30N8G). I'd go with the YuLong because it looks really sexy.

There's quite a few cubes that look like that, just look up stickerless 3x3 on amazon. Here's a cheap one I own, it's very nice: YJ Yulong

this one its pretty good

I bought all of my immediate family really good presents this year for Christmas. I decided to buy them each some sort of game, so that the excitement just increases after opening presents, instead of going, "Oh, now I get to wear these socks and whatnot."

Also, one of my sisters is getting this, and no doubt it will blow her mind as it did mine when I became aware of its existence during my eight hour online gift shopping binge a few weeks ago.

Amazon has them for $7.94. You could probably pick up a few here and there at garage sales, Salvation Army, etc. I have more than my fair share of them and I've only ever paid for one (at least only one 3x3). You tend to collect them over time.

I absolutely love this cube: Dayan ZhanChi 3x3x3 6-Color Stickerless Speed Cube https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008U6V50U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_2N.vzb5N7VPS7

Is Amazon trustworthy of the Moyu AoLong V2 or should i stick with cubicle?

https://www.amazon.com/MoYu-AoLong-3x3x3-Enhanced-Puzzle/dp/B00MDBOK96

https://thecubicle.us/moyu-aolong-p-3201.html

Perhaps the Elon Musk book - my dad really liked all the in depth tech info in it.

There are also these small metal puzzle things that a few men I've known have really liked - they are brain teasers and can be pretty difficult!

Yueton IQ Toys, IQ Test Mind Game Toys Brain Teaser Metal Wire Puzzles Magic Trick Toy, Metal IQ Puzzle Set of 8 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0140RKPY4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ohksybD36PVQA

yeah I was thinking it was gonna be like those ball mazes with the money stuck in the back of it.

like this https://www.amazon.com/Dragonpad-1200-Money-Maze-Bank/dp/B0002YDQBY

Game is Perplexus.

Epic and Twist are considered the best.
http://www.amazon.com/Perplexus-BL300-Epic/dp/B004H1V5RU

Yes, that's more the theme I'm looking for. I actually picked up the JR set of that. Also, puzzles like this http://www.amazon.com/Think-Fun-6820-ThinkFun-Gordians/dp/B000EGI4OO/

Kids borrow these toys for about a week so having different types of toys (beyond legos and erector sets) is what I'm looking for.

Which cube should I get from this list?
[1] (https://www.amazon.com/D-FantiX-MoFangGe-Thunderclap-Smooth-Protection/dp/B00XY6UOL2?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0)
[2] (https://www.amazon.com/Aircee-Gan356s-Ganspuzzle-Speedcube-Puzzle/dp/B00YJC1W0M?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0)
[3] (https://www.amazon.com/Congs-Design-Meiying-3x3x3-Speed/dp/B00YJDQZ8K?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00YJDQZ8K&linkCode=as2&linkId=RBP2DXG4FVSUHDLZ&redirect=true&ref_=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl&tag=violstrirevi-20)

Thanks in advance!

Transparent 3x3 Rubik's Cube? $4!

Thanks for doing this! Have a nice weekend!

https://www.amazon.com/Yulong-Smooth-Stickerless-Speed-Puzzle/dp/B00H9FSS58

It's a great cube that is very cheap.

If you're looking for something like that, maybe try a fifteen puzzle, like this.

Well I wish I would've posted here first. This is what I ordered. Is this what you're talking about? http://www.amazon.com/MoYu-AoLong-3x3x3-Enhanced-Edition/dp/B00MDBOK96

I have one of these toys and it is a lot of fun!

Link to buy off Amazon. Might wanna hurry theres only 8 left. ;)

edit: they restocked the kit on amazon! Now theres plenty to go around.

I really enjoyed this money bank puzzle. if your budget is $20, you could get the bank and still have $10 left over to put in it. https://www.amazon.com/Money-Maze-Bank-Discontinued-manufacturer/dp/B0002YDQBY

Amazon link. It turns just fine. Not a speed cube, but fine for the methodical pace suited for bandaged mods.

Video games rock!

Thanks for the contest!

This takes a lot of skill to use.

I would strongly suggest getting a different cube. Chinese cubes are cheaper, turn smoother, and overall have a higher quality. What solve method are you using? Any tips for learning OLL/PLL?

Awesome contest! :)

That's good to know. I just got a transparent Yulong 3x3 and it looks fantastic but I think it's going to get scratched up. Do you know much about such plastics?

Pretty much this with out the pictures.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjD_Q3UwLIw

https://www.amazon.com/Infinity-Fidgeting-Spinner-Anxiety-Fingers/dp/B071X8S8WQ

GuHong is pretty dated. Go with an AoLong: Amazon

Source: sub-20 sec solver. (also /r/cubers)

Pretty similar to a gearshift

Holy cow yes. Have you tried infinity cubes?

Infinity Cube Fidget Toy, Luxury EDC Fidgeting Game for Kids and Adults, Cool Mini Gadget Spinner Best for Stress and Anxiety Relief and Kill Time, Unique Idea That is Light on The Fingers and Hands https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071X8S8WQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_jSV4CbQJC48RF

Decorate already!

Mother of Dragons

This can go on top of your computer

A cat calendar

Rubik's Cube

Fun magnet to hang your keys on

It really depends on the individual. My personal favorite is an Infinity Cube.

Get this one. It's cheap and pretty damn good, not to mention it is without a doubt the best cube at it's price range. Don't get the V2 just that one.

cowpox on my $5 list

Thanks

Looks like mine that I bought from this link https://www.amazon.ca/D-FantiX-Bundle-Mofang-Jiaoshi-Stickerless/dp/B06Y4GF966/ref=sr_1_6?gclid=Cj0KCQjw0brtBRDOARIsANMDykYm935LbthO-12NXjnOlCZNPSMVyITmzmQ1nsTyDgCDNO52RhCDSdsaAoKdEALw_wcB&hvadid=208504593115&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1002556&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=11795155967971465695&hvtargid=kwd-299375226853&hydadcr=2799_9645591&keywords=moyu+cube&qid=1571748081&sr=8-6

I have a theory about that price markup thing. Cubelelo has an Amazon store where they sell a lot of the same products as their website. By showing the MRP as much higher than it is, they can claim to have a 50-60% discount on the products. Example.

I assume this boosts the hit rate for Amazon searches, and definitely promotes impulse buying when the general public sees such large discounts. Not the best business practice, but lots of sellers do this.

> If the tolerances were a bit looser, it may be able to begin it's rotating at 88.375 degrees and not bind up. That could enable a reduction in the overall time it takes the system to solve the cube.

Which is why "speedcubes" have the corners cut, if you compare that one to a picture of a regular Rubik's cube you can see how it's much tighter.

As an example, this is how much give the corners on my cube has!

Even at that degree I can still easily turn the right facing side away and towards me, that is not possible on a standard Rubik's cube.

I'll let you know! I'm super anxious to get it (I actually bought 3 of them). My therapist gave me one of the puzzles in [this set](yueton IQ Toys, IQ Test Mind Game Toys Brain Teaser Metal Wire Puzzles Magic Trick Toy, Metal IQ Puzzle Set of 8 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0140RKPY4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_zE3MybC6TQ09R) middle row all the way to the left - and that kept me busy enough to not pick!!

Looks like a Gear Shift by Mefferts
https://www.amazon.com/Meffert-MSHIFT-Mefferts-Gearshift-Brainteaser/dp/B00DEFIHYE
in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yO6YCBKvhzI

The Thunderclap v1 is excellent, especially for the price. Shipping isn't fast, but my last order went from Minnesota to California in a week. Also, the cube only costs $11.

Get the original designed by Oscar Van Deventer https://www.amazon.com/Meffert-MSHIFT-Mefferts-Gearshift-Brainteaser/dp/B00DEFIHYE

Is this it? (I'd prefer to buy it on Amazon because I have a giftcard to spend.)

Surprisingly, the QiYi Warrior W is less expensive than a Rubik's brand. It's my first speedcube, and even after only a few days it's served me well.

I did accidentally break it today while trying to put it back together (to be fair, I have no idea how) after a purposeful pop, so do keep that in mind

D-FantiX Speed Cube Bundle, Moyu Mofang Jiaoshi MF2S 2x2 MF3S 3x3 MF4S 4x4 MF5S 5x5 Stickerless Magic Cube Set with Gift Box https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y4GF966/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_tb43CbW9DC9G2


I know it looks the same but for the sake of being redundant is this the same one?

I was reading a reddit thread today on rubik's cubes and decided after talking to a few people that I should start playing with cubes again. So after getting some suggestions for a new cube I've ordered this.

I remember in high school we were all obsessed with speedcubing. especially /u/aznblur :P that was so long ago...

That makes two different things I've gotten into this week. Getting back into cubes and learning the fine art of controlling a quadcopter. :D

Probably lame, but when I get bored with everything I always fall back on doing rubik's cubes. They're super cheap on amazon. And they have 4x4s, 5x5s, and so on. But the algorithms get weird.

Here's the amazon link

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06Y4GF966/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1520470171&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=cube+set&dpPl=1&dpID=51-evJANRyL&ref=plSrch

The gordian knot puzzle is quite a challenge.

Rubik's cube or any Perplexus

good looks fam

A MoYu AoLong V2 from Amazon

They make a larger one too (probably 4 times the volume the one OP has in hand)

http://www.amazon.com/Perplexus-BL300-Epic/dp/B004H1V5RU/ref=pd_bxgy_21_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0E4JAGRWG3ED2ZAM3PV5

They even have checkpoints physically designed into it.

http://www.amazon.com/Dragonpad-1200-Money-Maze-Bank/dp/B0002YDQBY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450294782&sr=8-1&keywords=plastic+dollar+maze

> gordians knot

https://www.amazon.com/Think-Fun-6820-T-ThinkFun-Gordians/dp/B000EGI4OO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpbpUNRbZtY

bucky balls, lock picking and this badboy.

[This one?] (http://www.amazon.com/5-46cm-Fangshi-Funs-Sticker-Primary/dp/B00DRH0TX6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1381203955&sr=8-2&keywords=fanshi)

I bought it here
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004UTTXJG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1405384247&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40

Here is the mobile version of your link

I have that! It's a Y&J MoYu 3x3 1 X 3x3x3 YJ Yulong Stickerless Cube Puzzle, Transparent.

Here's the link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JXCBWL2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I don't want to grow up

Ive always wanted to give somebody this

edit: actually not that one bc its not prime lol but you get the idea

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00MDBOK96/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1453897864&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=moyu+aolong+v2&dpPl=1&dpID=51hYd0PLP3L&ref=plSrch

This ships from China. They might ship to Canada. I'm not sure.

I'm not really interested in solving super fast, just for fun, but I don't want a puzzle that feels unpleasant. I've seen this one on some youtube videos and it looks decent, what do you think about it?

Also, is it hard to disassemble the one you mention?

Yeah. But a bit of distraction helps. My creative juices aren't always flowing. Also getting my mind off a project can spark new ideas.

I'm planning on buying this thing to keep at my desk. Vendor link

And yes, my boss is fine with dumb with toys at work. As long as I get my work done. Hell, she might even hog the damn thing.