Rubik's Revolution adds flashy lights and voice to the classic

If there's anything you can expect out of a sequel, it's more explosions, action and dumb dialogue. That about sums it up for this new "Rubik's Revolution," a supposed "sequel" to the original Rubik's Cube. The new cube keeps that 3 x 3 configuration and the iconic colored sides, but adds in electronic games including Light Speed, Rapid Recharge, Pattern Panic, Cube Catcher, Code Cracker and Multiplayer Madness. We're not quite sure what these do, but we're guessing most of them won't be solvable via the tried-and-true sticker swapping method. The games include light, sound and voice effects, with multiple unlockable levels and even multiplayer play. No telling if this will prove at all entertaining, or merely as frustrating as the original, but for $20 it won't be too expensive to find out when the Revolution debuts this summer.

[AppleJack @ Feb 9th 2007 6:30PM]

I am definitely taking this guy to work during breaktime.

Helps clear any mind after a long day of programming.

[Boynamedsue @ Feb 9th 2007 6:58PM]

fucking finally. I've been getting bored with my 3x3 and i'm too lazy to learn new algorythims for the 4x4.

i'd been trying to figure out contact points in order to get a 3x3 to light with some leds, but these guys beat me to it.

thank you rubiks!

[Boynamedsue @ Feb 9th 2007 7:22PM]

oh. and engadget, only tools remove stickers. assuming you're too lazy to figure the cube out, its much faster to disassemble the cube and put it back together than to fuck with the stickers.

[max @ Feb 9th 2007 11:45PM]

no need to remove stickers, plug it in with USB and make the lights change colors ;)

[ob1 @ Feb 9th 2007 9:20PM]

I think it would be nice if they could just remember the formula for making stickers that didn't peel off after three days of use. My second one since christmas is already crap.

[boynamedsue @ Feb 10th 2007 4:29PM]

go to www.cubesmith.com

get the textured stickers. mine is going on a year with these burly stickers. totally worth the few bucks.

http://cubesmith.com/Rubik's.htm

[Galley @ Feb 9th 2007 9:46PM]

Back in the day, I used to disassemble mine and lube up the joints with Vaseline so it would turn easier.

[Ravin' Ray @ Feb 10th 2007 6:47AM]

Not impressed. You can go beyond the cube at http://www.mefferts.com/

[Steve B @ Feb 10th 2007 4:07PM]

I was excited until I saw the video (http://media.medialink.com/home.aspx?Story=33032). Apparently, the sections of the cube do not actually move. Instead, the puzzle(s) involve simply pressing the center squares or something. No moving parts. Lame.

[ob1 @ Feb 10th 2007 5:06PM]

very nice, ordered. thank you.

[justelite @ Feb 10th 2007 5:59PM]

I saw a video with it on http://pcnews.tv/139/a-new-spin-on-the-iconic-rubiks-cube/ It is a crap not a "revolution"!

[Matt Cross @ Feb 21st 2007 3:13PM]

I got a chance to play this at ToyFair last week. I was impressed and liked it. There are 6 games on it, they are actually very fun. For $20 it will make a nice gift for someone. We are taking pre orders for them now at http://www.redrockethobbies.com/Rubiks_Revolution_p/mci-rubiksrevolution.htm