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In the 4x4 version, the cuts have been retracted slightly and curved. It consists entirely of edge pieces and is solved using a very simple up, up, down, down algorithm which effectively cycles 3 pieces into each other's positions.
#DINO CUBE FLIP EDGE PIECE FULL#
The Dino cube is a very simple corner turning puzzle where the corners are the full length of an edge but not beyond the centre of a face. Here is what a few simple turns look like: I started with the 4x4 Curvy Dino Cube which is a combination of a slightly deep and a shallow cut puzzle. Straight away that should give you hope that the solve process will not be too difficult. You should have noticed that both of these puzzles share a common feature - the cuts are oblique across the faces - they are corner turning puzzles. Twisty puzzles really do not need to be a source of anxiety and despair - I agree that the initial part of the learning curve is a little steep but once some basic ideas have been acquired and understood then solving a lot of puzzles is just a matter of understanding and a little time for experimentation. Looking at the photos above I know that you are thinking how can one of those awful twisty puzzles possibly provide stress relief? Surprisingly, these particular designs are remarkably soothing and one definitely needs to concentrate on them which forces most other thoughts out of my head - "She who must be listened to" would say that there is absolutely nothing in my head at the best of times and she might not be wrong! Puzzling was not high on my agenda but, like when I first began this odyssey all those years ago after a stressful event, playing with a toy certainly helped me focus my attention on something less horrible and get some stress relief. Needless to say, sleep has been minimal, stress has been high, arguments have begun and gone secondary to it all and I am feeling quite frazzled. It settled then flared up and required rather large doses before finally settling again.
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Phew! Thank goodness this week has ended! I/we have had a horrendous week - it started with my 9-hour marathon rota writing marathon last Saturday leaving me thoroughly knackered and then after my restful Sunday of gym and blog we had a very unforeseen (and VERY expensive) visit to the emergency vet with a very poorly distressed cat! My pharmacology knowledge was tested over the subsequent few days after further vet visits and finding ways to dose our poor boy with all sorts of drugs to help him feel better.
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Yes, I know that most of you puzzlers that read my blog don't really like twisties but you should give them a try - they are worth it and not that tough!