Cube sets and bundles

Cube sets and bundles: how to get the gift right without knowing their level

If you are here it is because you want to give someone a cube and you do not know which one. A bundle solves precisely that: instead of betting on one model, you give several sizes and let them choose. We stock 10 bundles between €7.95 and €65.99, mostly from MoYu and QiYi.

The three kinds of bundle

1. Stepped NxN. The classic: 2x2 + 3x3 + 4x4 + 5x5 in one box, all from the same family so the feel stays consistent as the size goes up. The MoYu MeiLong M series is the reference, magnetic and in a gift box. There is even a full 2x2 to 7x7 bundle, six cubes, for anyone who wants the lot at once.
2. Non-NxN. For someone who has the 3x3 covered and wants to leave the square cube behind: QiYi packs with Megaminx, Pyraminx, Skewb and Mastermorphix. Four different mechanisms, four different logics.
3. Beginner. The QiYi Beginners Set gathers simple, affordable models. It is what we recommend when the gift is for someone who has never solved a cube.

The bundle with a timer

One of MoYu's competition sets includes a timer, the two-sensor stopwatch used at official competitions. It is the only way we currently carry timers, so if that is what you are after, it is in there.

Which one to choose

• You know nothing about the person: a magnetic stepped 2x2-5x5 in a gift box. It works whether they are starting out or years in.
• You know they solve the 3x3: the non-NxN pack. You are handing them four puzzles they cannot solve yet, which is exactly what they want.
• It is for a child or a complete beginner: the beginner set, or simply a single 2x2 under €8.
• You want to make an impression: the 2x2 to 7x7 bundle. Six cubes in one box is hard to beat.

Frequently asked questions

Is a bundle cheaper than buying separately?

Generally yes, the pack comes in under the sum of its parts. And it arrives in a single box, which matters for a gift.

Are the cubes in the bundle any good, or are they filler?

The MeiLong M sets are magnetic and stickerless, which is the same quality you would buy individually in the mid range. They are not bargain-bin cubes in a nice box.

Do they come assembled and turning properly?

Yes, they ship lubricated and tensioned from the factory. They are usable straight out of the box.

What age are they suitable for?

From about seven or eight for the 2x2 and 3x3. The larger sizes ask for more patience and tend to work better from ten upwards.