The Coolest Puzzle Ever - CyberCube / Zen Magents

I was looking for something original to purchase for my kids this Christmas.  You know how it goes.  Most things you get your kids are played with during the Christmas break and then forgotten about.  I wanted something different.  I wanted something that wouldn’t require them to plop down in front of the TV or Computer.  I found it in CyberCube.

See larger image CyberCube Black [Toy] (Toy) List Price: $29.99 USD New From: $34.99 In Stock

CyberCubes are just little magnets. 216 total in a basic package. After reading the reviews on Amazon.com, I just had to get them. And too my surprise, it was one of the best gifts they got this year. My youngest can’t put them down. They are so fun in fact, I actually had to order another, since I opened one of theirs and started playing with it! Now I am also hooked.

But CyberCube is not the only brand. All these little magnets are made in China and branded. Another quality brand is NeoCube. These are also sold on Amazon, also with free shipping.

See larger image Neocube (Toy) New From: $13.55 In Stock

I got the Black for me, Silver and Gold and another set of black ones for my sons.  I have to say, I really like the silver the best. Whichever you choose, it will be the best $30 you spent.  Hours of enjoyment. Read the reviews.

I had a hard time trying to find designs.  So, to help them get started, I created designs and shot pictures step by step so they could follow.  I included a printed version with each present.

Here are my CyberCube designs.  Enjoy.

CyberCube Designs OK. ‘THE’ funnest puzzle I have ever owned.

1a. This can ge created just by joining sides and closing top. Might be able to do some as a hand trick. 1a. This can ge created just by joining sides and closing top. Might be able to do some as a hand trick.	1b 1b	1c 1c
2a. Grab 2 legs and slide on hand. Close hand. 2a. Grab 2 legs and slide on hand. Close hand.	2b 2b	3a. Fold sides. Close Top and Bottom 3a. Fold sides. Close Top and Bottom
3b 3b	3c 3c	4a. Wrap ends together carefully. Hold down triangles. 4a. Wrap ends together carefully. Hold down triangles.
4b 4b	5a. Join long edges. Hold down middle. 5a. Join long edges. Hold down middle.	5b 5b
5c 5c	6a. Attach bottom edges first, then the rest 6a. Attach bottom edges first, then the rest	6b 6b
6c 6c	6d 6d	7a. Attach bottom to top sides, all sides, then flip top over 7a. Attach bottom to top sides, all sides, then flip top over
7b 7b	7c 7c	8a. Create 4 piramids. Join 3 piramids at bottoms, 4th as lid. 8a. Create 4 piramids. Join 3 piramids at bottoms, 4th as lid.
8b 8b	8c 8c	9a. Attach top V, then sides 9a. Attach top V, then sides
9b 9b	9c 9c	10a. Flip! Push on corner to create new shape 10a. Flip! Push on corner to create new shape
10b. New Shape. Fold in sides to create box 10b. New Shape. Fold in sides to create box	10c 10c	10d 10d
11a. Large Triangle Diamond (My own creation) 11a. Large Triangle Diamond (My own creation)	11b 11b	11c 11c
12a. Attach ends to ends. twist. Can be done in hand. 12a. Attach ends to ends. twist. Can be done in hand.	12b 12b	12c 12c
12d 12d	13a. Hold in hand. Close to make ball. 13a. Hold in hand. Close to make ball.	13b 13b
13c 13c