Codigo Cube Trivia

Though trivia isn't exactly a puzzle, it does have some similar traits, and hey, it's my blog, so I'll post a trivia game if I wish :)

I like the idea behind this, so we'll see if the end result holds up its end of the bargain and performs as expected.

Scramble Squares - United States Armed Services Edition

I'm not sure what to expect from this puzzle.  It doesn't look crazy difficult from the outset, but I don't doubt that it has something up its sleeve.  Of course, I had to buy it since it has a US Armed Forces theme.  The fact that each of the 9 pieces has the USMC Emblem in the center didn't hurt, either.  I also like that the finished puzzle will be 12" x 12".  I guess it appeals to me on a number of levels.

3x3x3 Rubik's Void Cube

This is my newest puzzle cube.  Just from looking at it, though it claims to be "a 'hole' new challenge," I think it's actually going to have a lot in common with the 4x4x4 cubes.  I think the primary difference between this puzzle and a regular 3x3x3 is this one doesn't have any set centers (as evidenced by the holes there, of course).  That's the same issue with any cube that has an even number of rows and columns (4x4x4 or 6x6x6).  The main thing you need to ensure when solving one of those cubes is that, when forming your base, you ensure that the four sides that are adjacent to that base are in the correct order.  Time will tell if that's the case, or not, with this cube.