Rubik’s Phantom, 3x3 Cube Advanced Puzzle Game, for Ages 8 and Up

This is a traditional Rubic's cube with a twist. The color tiles appear as they get warmed up by touching them. Definitely cool. That will keep you kid busy for hours and don't require power or batteries. Awesome car toy. Keep little hands busy and good for the brain!

If you're looking for a serious challenge to add to your puzzle collection, the Rubik's Phantom is a really cool twist on the classic 3x3 cube. The big "wow" factor here is the thermochromic technology, which means the cube starts out looking completely black until the heat of your touch reveals the colors. It's designed for experienced cubers who want an extra layer of difficulty, but it's also rated for kids ages 8 and up who have the patience for a more mental game. ​There are some unique features and a few things to watch out for with this model. On the plus side, the "slow reveal" mechanic makes it feel much more like a high-tech gadget than a standard toy, and it's a great way to test your memory and focus since you have to solve it before the colors fade back to black. The movement of the cube is also surprisingly smooth for a non-speed cube. However, the biggest "con" is that the color reveal depends entirely on the temperature of your hands and the room you're in. If your hands are naturally cold, or if it's a chilly day, the colors can be very faint or hard to see, which can be frustrating during a solve. On the flip side, if the room is too warm, the colors might stay visible the whole time, which takes away the "phantom" challenge. It's definitely a fun, gimmicky gift, but just be aware that you might need to "warm up" to it before the real fun starts.

this is so cool. the heat from your fingers light up the colors and that is what helps you solve it. my kids suggested if we don't want the colors lit up we stick it in the freezer and cooling it down does make it turn all black again. these Rubik's Cubes have been around for years since even when I was young but I've never seen such a cool one before. we got it as a present for a friend's birthday and he opened it and just fell in love with it. I would definitely recommend this it's cool even to me

The Phantom 3 x 3 Rubik's Cube is really cool. It takes a little getting used to. If you let the cube cool down a little too much, the yellow squares will begin to look like white squares which can be a very confusing situation. I like to constantly keep all faces warm as I'm trying to solve the cube. The colors will last several minutes before going completely back to black. I think the temperature of the room that the cube is in will determine how long or how fast the colors will be revealed before turning back to black. The Phantom Cube is a fun cool challenge. I'm glad I bought me one. It doesn't turn and twist like a speed cube but I'm ok with that.

You need to use your hand to cover each side one at a time . Doing this will allow the colors to appear. You will need to do this as long as it takes to get all colors to come out! Then you have the time to mix the cube, then get all sides to get back to one side color again!

I thought this was electronic - it only works with heat from your hands which isn't great. We threw it away

My 6 year old has a growing collection of rubix cubes and the phantom cube is his favorite! He loves how the colors appear with heat from his hands. He

I bought for my 7yr old because he collects rubix cubes, it takes a while holding tightly in my hand for color to show and when they do their dark and disappear quickly. I wouldn't recommend this one.👎

It is great at keeping my son from his ipad. kept him busy for a couple of hours.its challenging and engaging,even his older brother joined the fun.

This was on sale so it was a good deal. An impulse purchase to hold onto as a gift to give at a later date. It will be an extra challenge for a Rubik cube fan to add to his collection.