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Soma Cube |  | Manufacturer: Monkey Pod Games
Buy New: $8.50
as of 11/22/2009 18:57 CST details
New (2) from $8.50
Seller: brightmindsforkids
Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 31304
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 2.8 x 2.8 x 2.8
EAN: 7290011052126
ASIN: B0017YUBXY
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
The Soma cube is a solid dissection puzzle invented by Piet Hein in 1936 during a lecture on quantum mechanics conducted by Werner Heisenberg. Seven pieces made out of unit cubes must be assembled into a 3x3x3 cube. The pieces can also be used to make a variety of other interesting 3D shapes and are given with the instructions. There are 240 distinct solutions of the Soma-cube puzzle. Dimensions: 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" x 2 3/4"
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Just like what I grew up with October 20, 2009
Devin B. Cara (Springfield, MO USA)
Amazing toy, it reminded me of my mother's Soma cube that I used to play with when I was growing up. It comes with a serial number you use to download an Adobe file with all the puzzles from the original (even the unproved Tower III puzzle). The only problem is that it (the cube) was relatively small, I guess I just didn't look at the dimensions of the product. If you need to know just get out a ruler or measuring tape and check the listed dimensions.
Otherwise, I left this thing out on my coffee table at a party of mine to keep people busy. I knew it would be fascinating and addictive because not many people had this growing up. Again, the one I played with was my mothers so it was definitely old (sorry mom). Sure enough, the first person to play with this thing spent about 2 hours doing so, and he had a small crowd gathering around him. He was trying to complete the Tower III puzzle which I explained to him was unproved. He wouldn't let it go. I eventually ended up gifting this thing to him months later. Now I'm looking for a larger model =D
They just don't make toys like this anymore: educational, challenging yet simple to understand, no batteries required.
How Great! September 12, 2009
Dmitriy Moverguz
This is a great puzzle. Based on instructions provided, you can make 100 different shapes out of it, which means you don't just solve it and leave it on the shelf.
Challenging for adults. Fun for kids. July 7, 2009
P.D. (NY, USA)
I had one as a kid and thought the kids would enjoy it also. They do.
They try building the various challenges as well as creating their own figures.
 Fairly enjoyable January 13, 2009
Waygene Koay
Everyone in my family seemed to enjoy assembling the puzzle, even the kids. I would say it is a good puzzle.
A classic - great brain teaser for young and old alike! September 24, 2008
javajunki
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is a wood version [very nicely made] of the classic soma cube. Great brain teaser for young and old alike...stay mentally alert by exercising the mind. Makes a great conversation piece - just set it down on a table and people can't keep their hands off of it! Best of all, age doesn't really matter - kids and adults are equally likely to solve it or delight in the agony of defeat. Fun, well made, perfect exercise to keep the mind strong.
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