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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 first brand of this puzzle was the [[V-Cube 7]], whose inventer, [[Panagiotis Verdes]], patented. Many other cube companies have produced puzzles very simular, but these are considered [[knock-offs]] due to using the same basic mechanism. It is 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.
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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 first brand of this puzzle was the [[V-Cube 7]], whose inventer, [[Panagiotis Verdes]], patented. Many other cube companies have produced puzzles very similar, but these are considered [[knock-off]]s due to using the same basic mechanism. The V Cube 7 is 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; particularly the smaller version. [[MoYu]] have also made a 7x7 called the AoFu, which has a pillowed shape like the V-Cube 7.
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[[Shengshou]] have made a cubic 7x7, and it has become very popular, particularly the smaller version. [[MoYu]] have also made a 7x7 called the AoFu, which has a pillowed shape like the V-Cube 7.
  
 
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.
 
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.

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7x7x7 Cube
Wiki 7x7x7 solved.jpg
7x7x7 Cube into a solved position
Alternative names: 7x7x7, 7x7
Shape: Cube
Internal Mechanism: 7x7x7
Inventor: Panagiotis Verdes
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Produced by: V-Cube

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 first brand of this puzzle was the V-Cube 7, whose inventer, Panagiotis Verdes, patented. Many other cube companies have produced puzzles very similar, but these are considered knock-offs due to using the same basic mechanism. The V Cube 7 is 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, particularly the smaller version. MoYu have also made a 7x7 called the AoFu, which has a pillowed shape like the V-Cube 7.

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.

See also:



Cubic twisty puzzles

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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