This post brought to you in partnership with Pai Technology.
Remember that colorful cube most of us have had at least one of in our lifetime but most of us couldn’t actually do anything with it?! Sad to say I have never successfully completed a Rubik’s Cube – and not for lack of trying! Until I picked up my Cube-tastic! cube – then I had it solved in just about 1 minute! It combines this modern cube with a 3D augmented reality via free app that not only helps teach you how to solve your cube but also gives you challenges to work on!
In the summer we spend a lot of time on the road exploring the USA and Cube-tastic! is absolutely perfect for my entire family. My husband and I enjoy it as much as the kids do! And to be honest this is a GREAT product to use for quiet time in the classroom as well. It makes no noise, is extremely affordable (runs under $20), and not only encourages hand-eye coordination and memory skills but it’s great for helping to develop problem solving skills.
How do you play Cube-tastic!?
Buy your Cube-tastic! here (USE PROMO CODE Roadtrip for 15% OFF!) , then download the free app on the App Store or Google Play. The app walks you through how to learn and play with the cube! It will remind you to scramble up your cube, and then scan each color specified on the cube. Next it will walk you step by step exactly how to turn and twist the cube to solve it!
When I first started playing I began just randomly scrambling the cube then following the directions to solve it and timing myself. Now I scramble the cube, try to solve it myself, and then use the app to get the steps and complete the cube. It’s a great tactile and visual activity! You can also do specific challenges to solve in the app. Once solved it unlocks new combinations for endless play.
The cube is non-toxic and 100% BPA-free. Plus would you believe that the cube is biodegradable!? I LOVE the smooth feel of the cube and like the rounded edges so it’s not quite so boxy feeling. It’s a fantastic price and can be used in so many ways! It’s small enough to toss in your bag and travel with too!
The Cube-tastic! App is Compatible with:
iPhone 4 or newer
iPad 2 or newer
iPad Mini or newer
iPad Pro
Android smart phone 4.0.3 or newer
Head over to Pai Technology to find out MORE about Cube-tastic!
*Note – in my photos I show our family using our Android tablet to play but I do not recommend that as it did not work well for us. Once we used our phones instead (we tried both an iPhone and an Android) it worked wonderfully!
Livivua C. Chandler says
June 27, 2017 at 8:09 pmMy daughter and I would love to play this ❤️
Melissa says
June 28, 2017 at 8:30 pmBoth my daughters would love working with this. Awesome!
Joshlin says
June 28, 2017 at 8:33 pmMy son would love this! The ocean animals looks cute too.
Crystal Wheatley says
June 28, 2017 at 8:43 pmI’d love one to play with this summer and then have it in my classroom when school starts!
twila says
June 28, 2017 at 9:23 pmmy granddaughter would love this challenge
Heather says
June 28, 2017 at 9:27 pmMy oldest son loves the Rubik’s cube so he would have so much fun with this!
Maria Kolitso says
June 28, 2017 at 9:57 pmWould love this as an OT can use in treatment
Michelle says
June 28, 2017 at 10:11 pmMy whole family would love this. My special needs students would live it too.
Maureen says
June 28, 2017 at 10:31 pmMy eight year old daughter would love love love this!
Mar gavlik says
June 28, 2017 at 10:45 pmWould love this in my middle school.library.
Maria says
June 28, 2017 at 11:12 pmSo great! What a fantastic idea!
Chelsea Sartain says
June 28, 2017 at 11:17 pmMy classroom students would love the challenge and working together to figure it out! This would really get their imaginations going!
Elizabeth Mitchell says
June 29, 2017 at 12:17 amMy 10 year old brother would love this. He has ADHD and mild autism and tinkering helps him focus. He can take apart and put together anything. This would be amazing for him!
Stephen & Carnegie Bersey says
June 29, 2017 at 7:07 amOur whole family has a Dinner Bag to keep the kids (and sometimes mom and dad) occupied while we wait for our meal without electronics but this would be an amazing addition!
Angie Gukeisen says
June 29, 2017 at 7:32 amI would absolutely love this! Both for our summer of adventure with my daughter, neice, and nephews as well as to bring to my classroom this fall!!
Amy Grosch says
June 29, 2017 at 8:18 amMy daughter would love this!
Heather Gibb says
June 29, 2017 at 10:18 amBoth my boys would LOVE this! We have a collection of Rubik’s cubes!
Nona Pierce says
June 29, 2017 at 10:59 amThis would be a great addition to the classroom to build thinking skills.
Jennai says
June 30, 2017 at 1:51 amThis is exactly the kind of thing my son loves! I would give it to him for sure!
Susan says
July 1, 2017 at 7:17 pmMy students would love this
Alice H says
July 2, 2017 at 12:19 amMy boys and I would to play this. Thank you for the chance.
Mary says
July 5, 2017 at 1:44 pmThis would be great to help my students with problem solving!
Elizabeth Black says
July 6, 2017 at 11:38 amThis would be great to share with my colleagues, we have gender specific classes (6) and this would be wonderful for our makes during their “chill” time!!