This post contains products which were gifted.
Widely considered to be the world’s best-selling toy Rubik’s is a name I am sure we are all familiar with. The Rubik’s Cube 3D combination puzzle has grown since its 1974 invention and now there are a lot more variations available to suit a variety of ages, abilities and interests.
In fact it is 40 years since the Rubik’s Cube won Toy of the Year so John Adams sent me some of their great range of Ideal Games Rubik’s products to review and offer a giveaway!!
I was over the moon to be part of this campaign as our boys are glued to screens unless we can convince them to do something otherwise. Rubik’s products are great for getting them off screens, using their brains and keeping boredom at bay. I love how they can be used alone or more competitively (or friendly if wished) with others. These are the perfect products for our boys this half term.
Rubik’s Metallic Anniversary Cube from Ideal Games by John Adams
The Rubik’s Metallic has been created to celebrate the 40th Anniversary with a high-quality metallic finish to the 3×3 cube puzzle. This is a great gift for collectors. The shiny sides giving a new feel to this problem solving puzzle.
RRP £14.99
Ages 8+
Rubik’s Tilt from Ideal Games by John Adams
The Rubik’s Tilt is a digital Rubik’s Cube where the motion controls the cube – whilst the player provides the logic. This handheld electronic video will appeal to gamers as you tilt it forwards, backwards. Left and right to turn the rows and sides of the cube (via 4 buttons on the back of the device).
It comes with three levels of play (skill levels), has a hints feature to help solve and an optional timer for speed cubing. It comes with a small paper guide illustrating it all too.
RRP £29.99
Ages 8+
Rubik’s Pyramid from Ideal Games by John Adams
The Rubik’s Pyramid is a 2-layered twisty puzzle similar to the 2×2 mini cube. With the Rubik’s Pyramid not only do you have to line up the colours but you also have to twist to get the right shape.
RRP £12.99
7+
Rubik’s Revolution from Ideal Games by John Adams
Rubik’s Revolution is a cube with 6 electronic games. Combining the challenge and fun associated with the original Rubik’s Cube with a new spin to bring it into the modern day. The games require speed, agility and quick thinking. Perfect to play alone or in groups.
- Light Speed – activated with the Blue button which lights up. Earn points by pressing the correct coloured button quickly.
- Light Speed Trainer – (the yellow button) an easier version of above.
- Pattern Panic – (green button) – this time you have to memorise a light sequence.
- Sounds out – (orange button) – a sound will be played associated with each colour. Players must eliminate each colour in the order of the loudest sound.
- Multiplayer Madness (red button) – this sees players passing the cube around to each turn their light off.
- Full Charge (white button) – each side will light up once and when each side is “caught” it will blink. The aim is to get all 6 lights in the fastest time.
The Rubik’s Revolution has an on/off button, plus a sleep mode to save battery if no button is pressed within 60 seconds. Games also turn off after certain elapsed times. Requires three x AAA batteries (which are included).
RRP £22.99
Ages 6+
Rubik’s Junior from Ideal Games by John Adams
For younger children there’s the Rubik’s Junior range with Bear, Bunny, Puppy and Kitten options. These cute twistable characters are easy to grip and turn. The blocks can be twisted to make a crazy mixed-up animal in relatively few combinations. Relatively easy to solve but still had me flummoxed and even took the teen a little while to get everything back into its right positions.
From £8.99
Ages 4+
Products available in all good toy stores and online. For a full list of stockists, visit: www.johnadams.co.uk
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WHAT IS IT ABOUT RUBIK’S THAT YOU THINK MAKES IT SUCH A POPULAR TOY?
a Rafflecopter giveawayAll of the above products were gifted to me for purposes of this post. All opinions are honest and my own and no other financial transaction has taken place.
I think it has got to be the challenge and the satisfaction when you complete it!
I think the reason it is so popular is the addictiveness of knowing it’s possible to complete it but having to keep trying and trying! I’m so glad I read your post, I didn’t know Rubik’s made all these products. The only thing Libby has asked for from Santa this year is a Rubik’s cube so I might buy her a few of the products so that there’s a little more to go in her stocking.
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The metallic one is apparently quieter so makes it nicer to play with. The pyramid was more of a challenge but teen thinks that maybe because he already knows how to solve the cube so it was new material. The Tilt was just a bit confusing for the tween.
My son loves these – I think its the challenge of trying to complete it and being competitive with others
The bold colours and iconic design make it really attractive, as well as the way it fits so neatly in your hands. The addictive quality comes from the tantalising feeling that you are always “nearly there” with completing it.
It’s a classic but simple toy, can be taken anywhere as there’s no complicated bits to it! And I think it creates a sense of determination (and frustration!)
I think people enjoy the challenge and invest so much time in trying to solve them that they
Won’t give up easily.
I will deffo earn auntie brownie points.
I think it is so popular because it keeps your mind occupied and everyone loves a challenge. I’m not sure I have ever completed one but will always try x
That everyone wants to crack it! I’ve never been able to though!
It is a challenge and can be picked up or put down at anytime!
I think because its fun, plus it keeps your mind challenged. My younger brother is obsessed with Rubiks!
Its a constant changing puzzle that tests your logic and patience
It appeals to all ages, and everyone loves a challenge to try and do it before someone else!
It’s so addictive and suitable for all ages, kids right up to adults!
I loved these as a kid – loved to fiddle around and get it right eventually. What a satisfaction! I would like to introduce rubik to my kids so they can have a go at speed and precision challenge 🙂
They really a challenge this would be great for my son he loves a good challenge and he has the patience
It is a challenge and you don’t want to put it down until you have finished it, which can lead to many hours of play without still completing it.
Because it’s challenging, fit for all ages and rewarding once completed (not that I ever have!!)
Colourful, portable and is so addictive that everyone keeps playing to beat it!
The challenge and the logic are great for kids and adults 🙂
Its addictive and an excellent challenge
When they first came out I was a little girl. I remember watching Blue Peter & there was a boy that could do it within seconds and then it was on tv everywhere. Everyone wanted to be able to do it. I couldn’t so I cheated by peeling the stickers off and moving them so it looked like I’d been able to.
and my boys would love to try these – perfect for Christmas too
I think it’s because it’s so challenging and hard to complete
I love rubiks things, I used to have a rubiks magic back in the day. I think the cube in particular is long lived as it appears simple but the number of permutations is huge. Plus they are wonderfully tactile
Its so addictive, my son loves getting me to mess his up so he can try and beat his time!
It hink it is the simplicity of it and the fact that it appeals to all ages.
Its a very interesting and fun puzzle to play with, its exciting and never gets boring.
It is a lot of fun and a great challenge to do for everyone
The challenge to do it!
I think it’s the challenge, you don’t want to give up until you’ve solved it
Great challenge for most people!
its so accessible and versatile so anyone can play with it anytime they want x
I print lots of colouring for my kids. I also do quite a few chocolate treasure hunts.
Rubik’s Cubes are such an enduring toy because it is something that anyone, of any age, can just pick up and play. You can take it anywhere you go too, there are no pieces that fall off so it is a very durable toy.
It’s addictive, fun, challenging and allows some people to show off their skills whist anyone can just give it a go.
Rubiks cubes are challenging, fun and addictive! I used to love mine when I was younger! Kept me entertained for hours!
I think they are addictive when you have one in your hand, you just have to keep fiddling with it and trying to solve it.
my grandson is the cleverest boy I know, would love to see if he can master this
Anyone of any age are able to have a go at solving it and we all like a challenge
It would be interesting to see who completes it first
It looks a lot of fun and most of the family can take part too
I think it is because it is so different to other games and you can play alone.
I think that it is an impossible game that can be completed, and everyone that has one wants to be one of those that can do it
It has fascinated kids & adults since it first became popular in the early 80s. I remember there being a solving contest in my primary school with the headteacher as the judge when it first came out, I still have photos. My youngest son has one on his desk & my granddaughter loves trying to solve hers. I even had a mini one as a keyring.
I think the pyramid is so popular because it looks like such a sleek shape that should be easy to make, but it’s amazing how many variations there can be. It’s a real brain teaser
I think it’s so popular because it’s challenging, but you know it can be done and the fact that you can get really close to doing it makes it addictive
I think it is the challenge because everyone loves to test what they can do!
I think it’s because it so universal! People of all ages love a challenge and it’s one of those things you just keep trying. I would love to be able to complete a Rubik cube
Tactile and a great challenge. Looks like it shouldn’t be that hard
I think it’s great to keep your brain active / challenged
I love the colours and always did enjoy a chalenge
For me, I think it’s the desire to beat the cube. It’s also great for fidgeting
It is so addictive and it gives you such a sense of accomplishment once you manage to finish it!
It is challenging for all the family and it makes you want to complete it
Love the fact you can focus one on thing and you forget about everything else.
it is so frustrating when you are nearly there, you just want to solve it
It is popular because there are so many combinations of colours that can be solved
I think it is so popular because it is such a challenge but is doable.
The fact that it is so challenging. You can spend days and still not complete it…..or is that just me haha. I never could master the rubix cube.
Challenging, not too big so it can pop in your bag and gives you great satisfaction when you do it.
I thin it acts as a destressing tool for some people and also the challenge of trying to beat it
I definitely think it’s so popular because it’s a brain buster keeps the mind busy and easily to take away with you
Rubiks have stood the test of time, and they are suitable for everyone and anyone! My teens would love this in their stocking x
I think it’s because people enjoy the challenge. I’m 43 and I still haven’t managed to solve a rubiks cube x
Rubiks Cubes were the original puzzle. Everyone remembers them and having a go. Before the days of the internet these must have surely been the most popular kids toy.
I think that puzzles are really addictive, and the nature of Rubiks puzzles make them so easy to keep picking up and putting down.
Simple design but hard enough to keep you interested for a long time. Easily transportable, so can take with you
I think because it’s a challenge that sounds and looks easy so you think oh yeah I can do that but the more you try the more you realise that it’s a real challenge
I think it is popular because it is portable and it is such a challenge to solve
The challenge !! Even I can’t do it lol
I enjoy the challenge of them and making different patterns, my son loves fidgeting with them to help him calm down
I think it is because all ages and genres can do it or at least try and it connects people of different age ranges
The rubix cube is so iconic! It’s impossible, but it’s always there to pick up. No batteries, no charging and stimulates the brain cells!
I think the challenge of completing it makes it so popular
Both challenging and fun and it is also bright and durable.
I think it’s so popular because it’s a challenge which is so satisfying once completed!
The challenge is the main reason kids (and adults) wants to play with it.
It is fun, a challenge, is bright and very tactile. Suitable for young and old.
It’s great because it’s universal
Because it appears so simple and do-able that you have to keep on trying
everyone I think loves a challenge it is just a matter of sticking with it `I think
It’s so hard to do but everyone wants to be able to do it so they keep trying.
I think it’s popular becuase any age can have a go. My brother still loves the cube.
I think it appeals to all ages and is a puzzle anyone can pick up and have a go at.
It takes time to work out and you get the satisfaction of problem solving.
Everyone loves a challenge and we all want to prove to ourselves we can actually beat it!
I think the reason they are so popular is the replayability factor.
I think we all
Like a good puzzle and the rubix cube is the ultimate
It’s a challenge to solve the puzzle, and this makes it addictive!
Maybe it’s a little bit of nostalgia (nowadays), but back then it was a mystery to me.
It’s so recognisable and the satisfaction from solving the puzzle keeps people going back to it time and time again!
It’s a colossal brainteaser for children or adults that makes you think 🙂
I think it’s the fact that it’s suitable for all ages
It is a great challenge and easy to take with you so you can amuse yourself in any spare moments you have
suitable for any age, great to improve dexterity
I think it is quite addictive, it is also difficult and when you get frustrated you can leave it and try again later
It a great puzzle that you what to solve back to all the colours being in order
sheer bloody mindedness, because you think you are more inteligent than the cube or anyone who says they have compleated it
I think the concept is very simple and that appeals to a lot of people of all ages but the reality is that it’s harder than you think and you become determined to solve it. Also there is more than just the cube now as this post proves. There is always a new challenge to solve!
It has to be the challenge that makes it so addictive
It’s addictive trying to solve it, you keep finding yourself picking it up!
The metallic one is apparently quieter so makes it easier the pyramid is more challenging
It’s the challenge element, I won’t be defeated by a piece of plastic.
It’s just a simple idea, no faffing about putting together different pieces, just pick it up and go!
I think it is the challenge and the fact you can compete with your own fastest time so it becomes and ongoing challenge.
Its popular because it looks so easy but gives a real challenge
It’s great to have a challenge and it’s so satisfying and addictive when you complete that challenge, even if it’s only part completed.
My grandson loves these, he enjoys the challenge of trying to complete it and being competitive with others
I think is popular as it stimulates the mind and becomes a chalange
its simplicity
We all love a challenge and eager to finish what we started. Anyone can take on the challenge.
For older people its a challenge that can easily become an addiction that clears their mind of other worries.
Children always like to fiddle with something and thy are so easy to move. Young ones won’t be able to solve it but I remember the joy my children had when they got one face all one colour!
The challenge – I can’t do one side but keep trying – my friends 8 year old is amazing at doing them – doesn’t Even have to look at them
It’s history and brand – well known – never outdated. Always a challenge for all ages!
Everyone loves these! I think it’s because they’re a great traditional toy and allows people to be competitive in a fun way with friends and family of all ages!
It’s a classic!
It’s a challenge I think: the idea of doing better than last time or better than someone else.
Maybe because it is both simple and complicated at the same time. Sounds easy but is a challenge to complete.
I’ve spent the most past of my childhood trying to get all sides the same on an ordinary Rubik’s cube so I can almost guarantee that I wouldn’t be able to make anything out of these. However I would love my child to grow up trying to do them like it did
I think it’s because it seems so simple but is actually a real challenge. And it’s lovely and tactile in your hands – a great distraction from screens!
The fact that something so simple looks so easy but it is so difficult. Makes you want to defeat it even more.
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It;s so simple but really effective. From a young my son was attracted to the brightly coloured cube and then as they get older they can learn how to do it.
I think it’s addictive because it’s frustrating if you can’t work it out! It’s definitely a skill to learn and you feel super accomplished once you finally get it completed!
It’s a challenge to complete and hate not being able to finish it, drives me insane
I had Ruiks in the 80s my daughter is into them at 17 now they are timeless puzzles for every generation to use.
It’s challenging, addictive and portable so you can try anywhere
I think they are so (everlastingly) popular because the challenge is never the same twice— I’ve never managed to complete a rubix cube, but my husband does regularly…. he can’t resist a muddled up cube!
don’t think they ever went out of play, it’s just new generations of kids finding them x
So addictive trying to solve one of these, I have tried many times as a kid but always failed!
It’s a challenge and keeps your brain active
I love Rubiks things, and i love to be challenged, so do my family.
Easy to operate, but hard to master. Portable and without lots of pieces to lose.
This looks fun
its timeless, appeals to all age groups, is great fun and keeps your mind active
Because you can complete one you are a genius. The are very hard
It’s so simple, but strangely compelling! Really easy to pick up and put down and practical for any situation. Appealing to hold in your hands and a good challenge!
I think it’s all about the challenge and getting a little better each time. It’s also addictive trying to solve.
I think it is the determination to solve the puzzle aspect.
I think because it’s been around so long that all generations have fond and frustrating memories of it and want to pass their love to the next generation. It one of those toys that it can be so frustrating to master but so satisfying when you do manage to do it.
id love to win this for my nephew
Rubiks are great for any age….making them great for all the family.
everyone loves a challenge! unfortunately rubix cubes have never been a challenge I’ve completed.
its an iconic toy that has been familiar in many of our childhoods!
I think its so popular as it is so difficult! It’s the challenge of completing it that makes it appeal.
Everyone loves a challenge and everyone loves to compete with others, my eldest is a rubiks fan, he loves them & sits with them for hours..he’s now 20!
its just a challenge that changes each time you do it
Good fun trying to work it out, keeps your brain active
I think it’s the challenge mostly, you can watch someone else and think “oh that looks easy” then you try it and find out it isn’t! Then you’re determined to do it to be able to say you have!
it can tax the mind regardless of age and ability yet appears to be such a simple game to get involved with