$99; www.getgocube.com
The new GoCube from Particula is the vintage Rubik’s cube reimagined and redesigned for the 21st century. Fresh off a sensational crowdfunding campaign, which saw it raise more than $1.1 million, the GoCube teaches players to solve a classic puzzle, sharpen their skills and compete with cubers around the world. GoCube is equipped with sensors to track and measure activity (even when disconnected) and an inertial measurement unit to track the cube’s position. The GoCube is also a Speed Cube, which means that instead of the usual clunky slow cubes that get stuck a lot, GoCube has implemented mechanisms that enable it to be fast and smooth. It consumes low power via its rechargeable battery and connects through Bluetooth 5.0 to the GoCube app. The app provides a real-time display of the cube, analyzes movement, and enables fun interactive tutorials so anyone can learn and enjoy cubing. Various pre-packaged games and options are available to play with friends in person and online. The GoCube Edge Full Pack includes the competitive Edge version, plus GoCube stand, cable and a pouch.
