Rubik’s, Perplexus Hybrid 2 x 2 Gravity 3D Maze Game Brain Teaser Fidget Toy Puzzle Ball, for Kids & Adults Ages 8 and up

Complex. Will require hours of concentration and practice for most people. My teens at work are thrilled and sometimes discouraged.

This Rubik's cube made the perfect gift. It is large enough to see the maze well.

The rubiks cube is really fun. It's a maze. You have a little ball inside and you have to follow the path in numerical order. Downside if you fall you would have to start over but also it's very hard to see the numbers because it's so blended in. Regardless it's a very fun toy to make you think.

So first of, I purchased the 2x2 of this when I first saw it. Absolutely loved that puzzle (possibly more than this).I knew when buying this product it was 3 distinct rotating layers and not a true Rubik's cube. And I think that was a great choice by the designer. The 2x2s largest issue was that it's rotations were hard and could easily screw up your whole run. This puzzle is smooth turning and fun.In terms of a puzzle, it really is easy to figure out where to go next, unlike the 2x2, but there are more challenges and variations on the challenges than the 2x2.This puzzle is really more perplexus than Rubik's cube and (as a cuber) that hurt initially but definitely played to a better product.I've managed 1 end-to-end run so far and love it.The biggest drawback is the lack of visibility in the middle from the rotating pieces but nothing too drastic.A great pick up for cubers or perplexus fans.

This is a pretty cool concept. But in practice it gets old VERY quickly. The "rubiks" like cube can only be rotated horizontally. The idea is you can mix and match the paths for the balls to follow through the cube. In reality, the ball falls out and gets stuck off the path constantly. You are then forced to shake the cube to get the ball out, after which is lands in a completely different point in the cube. It is nearly impossible to get the ball to travel on the intended path for very long, even for an adult, let alone a 6-8 year old.

This challenge is tough. It's fun to figure out what has to be done. But the value of the puzzle depends on how much patience and precision one is willing to devote to it. I cannot overstate the manual dexterity and manual precision that this puzzle requires. But for those who find such puzzles challenging fun (as I did with a simpler version as a kid), this one is a winner. Very challenging. Some good folks get frustrated. So beware.

This will keep you busy for hours. It is a challenge.

My puzzle and Rubik’s cube loving 11-year old friend has played with this new toy non-stop. He is enjoying it so much.