DianSheng Squished 2x2 M is a magnetic shape-shifting puzzle inspired by a classic 2x2 Rubik's Cube, but with a striking flattened body. At first it looks like a squashed cube. When you scramble the layers, its silhouette changes, so the task is to restore both the colour pattern and the original shape.

Who is it for?

For anyone who can already solve an ordinary 2x2 and wants an unusual visual challenge, for collectors of shape-modification puzzles, and for children and adults who enjoy hands-on logic games. Its mechanism is based on a 2x2, but this is not a standard 2x2 competition speedcube.

Feel and control

This M (Magnetic) version features factory-installed positioning magnets that help the layers line up at the end of each turn. The magnets provide clearer alignment than on a non-magnetic version. When the puzzle changes shape, look carefully at the positions, colours and outlines of the pieces rather than relying only on the familiar silhouette of a cube.

Magnets, shape and surface

• Magnetic positioning: magnets assist layer alignment while turning.
• Shape-shifting design: the flattened form changes into surprising silhouettes when mixed.
• Solving principle: related to a classic 2x2, with an additional shape-recognition challenge.
• Finish: bright stickerless plastic; the colours are part of the pieces, not adhesive stickers.
• Series: DianSheng Galaxy Cluster; this is the magnetic Squished 2x2 version, not Squished 3x3.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: DianSheng
• Model: Squished 2x2 M (Magnetic)
• Type: 2x2 magnetic shape-mod twisty puzzle
• Magnetic system: yes, layer-positioning magnets; no Ball-Core claim
• Approximate dimensions: 95 × 95 × 50 mm
• Approximate weight without packaging: 66 g
• Surface: stickerless plastic, non-UV
• EAN: 6954256109731

Package contents

One DianSheng Squished 2x2 M puzzle in retail packaging. Accessories are not specified by the manufacturer.

An eye-catching gift for twisty-puzzle enthusiasts and a fun addition to a cube collection. Available for customers in Montenegro from monterubik.me.