Half Term Boredom Busters with Rubik’s #Ad

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.

Rubiks 40th anniversary edition metallic cube

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.

Rubiks Tilt tilted

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.

Rubiks Pyramid blue side

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.

Rubiks Puppy problem solving toy

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?

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All 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.

152 thoughts on “Half Term Boredom Busters with Rubik’s #Ad”

  1. 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.
    Nat.x

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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.

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  2. 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.

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  3. 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!)

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  4. 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

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  5. 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 🙂

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  6. 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.

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  7. 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.

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  8. 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

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  9. 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.

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  10. 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.

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  11. 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

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  12. 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.

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  13. 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

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  14. 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

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    • 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

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  15. 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.

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  16. Rubiks have stood the test of time, and they are suitable for everyone and anyone! My teens would love this in their stocking x

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  17. 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.

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  18. I think that puzzles are really addictive, and the nature of Rubiks puzzles make them so easy to keep picking up and putting down.

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  19. 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

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  20. 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!

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  21. sheer bloody mindedness, because you think you are more inteligent than the cube or anyone who says they have compleated it

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  22. 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!

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  23. 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.

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  24. 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!

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  25. 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

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  26. 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!

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  27. 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

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  28. 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!

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  29. 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.

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  30. 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!

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  31. 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!

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  32. 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!

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  33. 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.

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  34. 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!

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  35. 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!

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