Rubik's 360
Rubik's 360 is a 3D mechanical puzzle released in 2009 by Ernő Rubik, the inventor of Rubik's Cube and other puzzles.[1] Rubik's 360 was introduced on February 5, 2009 at the Nürnberg International Toy Fair[2] ahead of its worldwide release in August.[2]
In contrast to most of Rubik's puzzles, Rubik's 360 is a physical challenge requiring manual dexterity, rather than learning of algorithms. The puzzle involves moving of six balls, each a different color, from a central sphere to six color-coded compartments in the outer sphere. This is done by maneuvering them through a middle sphere that only has two holes. There are three spheres that make up the puzzle.
Like Rubik's Cube, Rubik's 360 has only one solution, but it cannot be solved by being broken apart. It is considered suitable for all ages and reviews described it as addictive and engaging.[3]
See also
- Ball-in-a-maze puzzle
- Perplexus
- Rubik's Revenge
References
- ^ Alastair Jamieson (2009-01-31). "Rubik's Cube inventor is back with Rubik's 360". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 2009-02-06.
- ^ a b William Lee Adams (2009-01-28). "The Rubik's Cube: A Puzzling Success". TIME. Archived from the original on February 1, 2009. Retrieved 2009-02-06.
- ^ Dan Harris (2009-01-31). "Rubik's 360: the first review". Sunday Telegraph. Retrieved 2009-02-06.
External links
- Rubik's official website
- Creator Ernő Rubik introduces the Rubik's 360 Exclusive interview with TIME
- Rubik's 360 News and Discussions
- Official UK website for the Rubik's 360
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Rubik's Cube
- Ernő Rubik
- Larry Nichols
- Uwe Mèffert
- Tony Fisher
- Panagiotis Verdes
- Oskar van Deventer
- Overview
- Rubik's family cubes of all sizes
- 2×2×2 (Pocket Cube)
- 3×3×3 (Rubik's Cube)
- 4×4×4 (Rubik's Revenge)
- 5×5×5 (Professor's Cube)
- 6×6×6 (V-Cube 6)
- 7×7×7 (V-Cube 7)
- 8×8×8 (V-Cube 8)
Rubik's Cube
combination puzzles
- Helicopter Cube
- Skewb
- Dino Cube
- Square 1
- Gear Cube
combination puzzles
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puzzles (>3D)
- Missing Link
- Rubik's 360
- Rubik's Clock
- Rubik's Magic
- Master Edition
- Rubik's Revolution
- Rubik's Snake
- Rubik's Triamid
- Yu Nakajima
- Édouard Chambon
- Bob Burton, Jr.
- Jessica Fridrich
- Chris Hardwick
- Kevin Hays
- Rowe Hessler
- Leyan Lo
- Shotaro Makisumi
- Toby Mao
- Prithveesh K. Bhat
- Krishnam Raju Gadiraju
- Tyson Mao
- Frank Morris
- Lars Petrus
- Gilles Roux
- David Singmaster
- Ron van Bruchem
- Eric Limeback
- Anthony Michael Brooks
- Mats Valk
- Feliks Zemdegs
- Collin Burns
- Max Park
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