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The '''7x7x7 cube''' (normally referred to as the '''7x7x7''' or '''7x7''') is a twistable [[puzzle]] in the shape of a cube that is cut six times along each of three axes. The main brand for this puzzle is the [[V-Cube]], which was patented by [[Panagiotis Verdes]]. Many other cube companies have produced puzzles very simular, but these are considered [[knock-offs]]. It is the smallest cube to be rounded (or 'pillowed') because it is mathematically impossible to make a perfectly cubical 7x7x7 cube without any kind of magnets or locking mechanism, as the corners would fall off.
 
The '''7x7x7 cube''' (normally referred to as the '''7x7x7''' or '''7x7''') is a twistable [[puzzle]] in the shape of a cube that is cut six times along each of three axes. The main brand for this puzzle is the [[V-Cube]], which was patented by [[Panagiotis Verdes]]. Many other cube companies have produced puzzles very simular, but these are considered [[knock-offs]]. It is the smallest cube to be rounded (or 'pillowed') because it is mathematically impossible to make a perfectly cubical 7x7x7 cube without any kind of magnets or locking mechanism, as the corners would fall off.
  
[[Shengshou]] have made a cubic 7x7, and it has become very popular; specifically the smaller version. If the Shengshou becomes the main 7x7 cube, then the pillowed V7 could potentially be outlawed by the [[WCA]].
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[[Shengshou]] have made a cubic 7x7, and it has become very popular; specifically the smaller version.
  
 
This puzzle has 6 fixed [[center]]s, a total of 144 other [[center]] pieces, a total of 60 [[edge]] pieces, and 8 [[corner]]s, and has 2.0 * 10^160 positions. It is probably thus the most complex twisty puzzle on the market today.
 
This puzzle has 6 fixed [[center]]s, a total of 144 other [[center]] pieces, a total of 60 [[edge]] pieces, and 8 [[corner]]s, and has 2.0 * 10^160 positions. It is probably thus the most complex twisty puzzle on the market today.

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A V-Cube 7 in its solved position.

The 7x7x7 cube (normally referred to as the 7x7x7 or 7x7) is a twistable puzzle in the shape of a cube that is cut six times along each of three axes. The main brand for this puzzle is the V-Cube, which was patented by Panagiotis Verdes. Many other cube companies have produced puzzles very simular, but these are considered knock-offs. It is the smallest cube to be rounded (or 'pillowed') because it is mathematically impossible to make a perfectly cubical 7x7x7 cube without any kind of magnets or locking mechanism, as the corners would fall off.

Shengshou have made a cubic 7x7, and it has become very popular; specifically the smaller version.

This puzzle has 6 fixed centers, a total of 144 other center pieces, a total of 60 edge pieces, and 8 corners, and has 2.0 * 10^160 positions. It is probably thus the most complex twisty puzzle on the market today.

See also:



Cubic twisty puzzles

2x2x2 | 3x3x3 | 4x4x4 | 5x5x5 | 6x6x6 | 7x7x7 | more...

Skewb | Master Skewb | Rex cube | Dino cube | Helicopter cube | Curvy Copter

Crazy 4×4×4 cube (version 1) | Crazy 4×4×4 cube (version 2) | Crazy 4×4×4 cube (version 3)

Gear cube | Gear cube extreme

Constrained cube (90°) (mechanism variation of 3x3x3) | Void cube (mechanism variation of 3x3x3) | Latch Cube (mechanism variation of 3x3x3)

Void cube | Shepherd's cube (sticker variation of 3x3x3) | Labyrinth cube (sticker variation of 3x3x3) | Supercube (sticker variation of NxNxN cubes)

Square 1 | Square 2

Bandaged cube