{"product_id":"diabolical-puzzle-cube","title":"Diabolical Puzzle Cube","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 3D-printed model of the Diabolical Cube brings a historic and challenging puzzle into your hands, enhanced with a modern design for enthusiasts and collectors alike. Originally introduced in \u003ci\u003ePuzzles Old and New\u003c\/i\u003e by Professor Hoffmann in 1893 and later featured in Stuart Coffin’s \u003ci\u003eGeometric Puzzle Design\u003c\/i\u003e, this puzzle consists of six polycubes that assemble into a perfect 3×3×3 cube.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlock Design\u003c\/strong\u003e: The puzzle pieces have a modern cubic block aesthetic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom Five-Sided Box Housing\u003c\/strong\u003e: A thoughtfully designed box houses the puzzle. The open side allows easy access while offering a secure and elegant way to display and store the pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChallenging Assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e: With only 13 solutions this puzzle is as rewarding to solve today as it was in the 19th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePuzzle Composition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis model is comprised of six polycubes, each varying in size and in increasing arithmetic progression:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDicube\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2 cubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTricube\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 cubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTetracube\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4 cubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePentacube\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 cubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHexacube\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6 cubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeptacube\u003c\/strong\u003e: 7 cubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese pieces fit together to create a symmetrical 3×3×3 cube, offering a fascinating challenge for those who love dissection puzzles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Diabolical Cube stands out as one of the earliest documented dissection puzzles, predating more well-known puzzles like the Soma Cube by several decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComparison to Similar Puzzles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile similar puzzles such as the Soma Cube and the Slothouber–Graatsma Puzzle also challenge players to create a 3×3×3 cube, the Diabolical Cube’s unique set of flat (single-layer) polycubes and historical precedence distinguish it from its counterparts. Its symmetry and flat, single-layer structure create a distinctive solving experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Puzzles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee some of the other puzzle designs I have uploaded \u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/makerworld.com\/en\/collections\/3241321\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/makerworld.com\/en\/collections\/3241321\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReferences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoffmann, Angelo Lewis (\u003ci\u003eProfessor Hoffmann\u003c\/i\u003e), \u003ci\u003ePuzzles Old and New\u003c\/i\u003e (1893) – The first documentation of the Diabolical Cube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoffin, Stewart, \u003ci\u003eGeometric Puzzle Design\u003c\/i\u003e – Detailed design inspiration and historical background for the puzzle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoffin, Stewart. \u003ci\u003eThe Puzzling World of Polyhedral Dissections\u003c\/i\u003e (johnrausch.com) – Online copy provided by John Rausch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWikipedia, \u003ci\u003eDiabolical Cube\u003c\/i\u003e (\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Diabolical_cube\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003een.wikipedia.org\u003c\/a\u003e) – Historical and contextual information on the puzzle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJo Nakashima, \u003ci\u003eOrigami Diabolical Cube Puzzle\u003c\/i\u003e (\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/jonakashima.com.br\/2019\/09\/08\/origami-diabolical-cube-puzzle\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ejonakashima.com.br\u003c\/a\u003e) – Another fun way to build this model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cboostme\u003e\u003cboosttitle\u003eBoost Me\u003c\/boosttitle\u003e\u003cboostcontent\u003eIf you like my designs, please consider boosting!\u003c\/boostcontent\u003e\u003c\/boostme\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesign by faithfulvein on MakerWorld (license: BY-SA).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mymadmanlab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67416017535280,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0809\/5280\/files\/0_ddf7e00e-b2e4-4551-a1b9-1878f91cdfc5.png?v=1785421079","url":"https:\/\/mymadmanlab.com\/products\/diabolical-puzzle-cube","provider":"Mymadmanlab.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}