A very weird cube where the edges in the middle rotate when turning an outer layer, probably quite challenging

ShengShou Gigaminx – Affordable 5x5 Megaminx Puzzle

The ShengShou Gigaminx is a stickerless 5-layer megaminx puzzle and one of the best-value gigaminxes available in the UK. If you’ve ever wondered what comes after a standard megaminx, this is it.

A gigaminx is essentially the dodecahedral equivalent of a 5x5 cube. With five layers per face and significantly more pieces than a traditional megaminx, it offers long, satisfying solves and a serious step up in complexity.

🔍 What Is a Gigaminx?

A gigaminx is a 12-sided puzzle (dodecahedron) with:

• 5 layers per face
• 12 faces
• Far more pieces than a 3x3 cube or standard megaminx
• A solving style similar to higher-order cubes like the 5x5

If you enjoy solving large cubes or advanced puzzles, the gigaminx offers a similar reduction-based solving method — but in a completely different shape.

⚙️ Performance & Turning

This updated ShengShou design improves upon older gigaminx models with better stability and smoother turning. While it is a non-magnetic puzzle, it remains surprisingly controllable for its size.

• Smooth turning out of the box
• Improved internal mechanism over earlier versions
• Stable piece design
• Stickerless plastic (no peeling or chipping)

For many cubers, this is the ideal entry-level gigaminx thanks to its balance of performance and affordability.

📏 Size & Specifications

Measuring a gigaminx is slightly different from measuring a cube due to its 12-sided shape.

• Edge length (per small outer edge): approx. 40mm
• Layers per face: 5
• Number of faces: 12
• Colour scheme: Stickerless
• Magnetic: No

The overall diameter is significantly larger than a standard megaminx, making this a visually impressive and substantial puzzle in the hand.

🎯 Who Is This Puzzle For?

• Megaminx solvers looking to level up
• Fans of large puzzles and long solves
• Collectors of impressive display pieces
• Advanced cubers wanting a new challenge

While not recommended for beginners, anyone comfortable with a megaminx or 5x5 cube will be able to learn the gigaminx with practice.

💰 Incredible Value at £18.95

The ShengShou Gigaminx stands out in the gigaminx market by offering strong performance at a much lower price than many alternatives. If you're looking to buy a gigaminx in the UK without spending a premium, this is one of the best options available.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pieces does a gigaminx have?

A gigaminx has significantly more pieces than a standard megaminx due to having five layers per face. It contains hundreds of individual pieces, making it a substantial higher-order puzzle.

How long does it take to solve a gigaminx?

This depends heavily on experience. For someone familiar with megaminx and 5x5 cubes, solves can range from 20 minutes to over an hour. For first-time solvers, it can take considerably longer.

Is the ShengShou Gigaminx magnetic?

No, this version is non-magnetic. Despite that, it remains smooth and stable thanks to its updated internal design.

Is this suitable for beginners?

This puzzle is not recommended for beginners. It is best suited for intermediate to advanced cubers who are already comfortable with megaminx or higher-order cubes.

What is the difference between a megaminx and a gigaminx?

A standard megaminx has 3 layers per face. A gigaminx has 5 layers per face, making it much more complex and significantly larger.

Gigaminx Comparison

Not sure which gigaminx to choose? Here’s how the three main options compare:

Quick pick: If you want the lowest price, go with the ShengShou Gigaminx. If you want a smoother non-magnetic upgrade, choose the YuXin HuangLong Gigaminx. For the highest performance and magnetic stability, the DianSheng Gigaminx M is the best option.

The Gan Mirror M is the world's first magnetic mirror cube, Gan have gone out of their way to produce a significant upgrade for the non-wca event of mirror cube. It also features purple stickers for a unique look.

If you can solve a 3x3x3 then you should be able to solve a mirror cube, the principle is the same you just look for piece depth instead of colour.

The Ivy Cube is a simple but interesting skewb shape mod designed by Yukang Wu and QiYi in a collaboration with Eitan, it is a corner turning variation of the skewb puzzle.

The Ultimate Desk Calendar Puzzle

Transform your daily routine with this ingenious 4x4 calendar cube that combines functionality with the satisfaction of speedcubing. Designed by Daniel Evans, this unique puzzle lets you display any date from 2000 to 2089, making it the perfect perpetual calendar for your desk.

Why Choose This Calendar Cube?

• Complete date coverage: Display every single date from 2000-2089 - no gaps or missing dates
• Seasonal symbols: Special markings to represent different seasons throughout the year
• Smooth turning: Surprisingly good quality mechanism for a printed picture cube
• Daily ritual: Start each morning by setting the correct date - a satisfying mindful moment
• Conversation starter: Unique desk accessory that combines practicality with puzzle-solving

Improved Design

This calendar cube solves the limitations of previous designs that couldn't display certain dates. Every face has been carefully planned with numbers, letters, and symbols to ensure complete functionality while maintaining smooth, enjoyable turning.

Perfect for speedcubers who want a functional desk accessory, puzzle enthusiasts, or anyone looking for a unique perpetual calendar that's both practical and entertaining.

The Gan Mirror M UV Coated features the same design as the original Gan Mirror M, universally considered the best mirror cube on the market, this UV coated version has a UV coated exterior finish giving it a glossy feel and better grip.

If you can solve a 3x3x3 then you should be able to solve a mirror cube, the principle is the same you just look for piece depth instead of colour.

The QiYi 2x2x2 mirror cube is the 2x2x2 version of the mirror cube, all the stickers are the same colour (in this case silver) but the pieces are shaped differently so you differentiate them by size, this way you can even do it blindfolded without looking at it beforehand!

The Square-2 is an even harder version of the Square-1, this time it is finally available with magnets. If you like Square-1 then why not try the Square-2?

The FTO is short for Face-Turning Octahedron, it is a unique puzzle that is finally available with a magnetic option that turns well, the puzzle comes in an octahedron shape and turns on the faces instead of the edges and is a puzzle gaining significantly in popularity recently.

The YuXin Little Magic 9x9x9 is probably the best 9x9x9 on the market, obviously it is a very big cube and will take quite a while to solve (even for accomplished speedcubers!)

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The QiYi 3x3x3 Axis Cube is a shape-mod from QiYi, the cube is similar to the mastermorphix and the solution is essentially the same as the 3x3x3 but can be rather confusing as the cross edges and F2L pieces don't seem to be the same.

Many years ago, master magic was a WCA event, at the end of 2012 it was removed from the events list and basically replaced with skewb. The Magic is a simple puzzle that can be solved with a series of twists.

The Z-Cube Twisted 3x3x3 is a 3x3 cube with a twist, it is a 3x3x3 shape mod where the yellow layer appears to have been forcefully twisted 90 degrees relative to the white layer, therefore distorting the other layers, it can also distort into some very strange shapes because of this.

The mirror cube is a 3x3x3 with all the sides having the same colour, it is solved because the pieces have different shapes, this means it can also be solved purely by feel.

YuXin HuangLong Gigaminx – Refined 5x5 Megaminx Performance

The YuXin HuangLong Gigaminx is a high-quality non-magnetic 5x5 megaminx designed for solvers who want smoother performance than entry-level models, without stepping up to a fully magnetic gigaminx.

Sitting perfectly between budget and premium options, this gigaminx offers improved stability, cleaner turning and a more refined feel compared to basic designs.

🔍 What Is a Gigaminx?

A gigaminx is the 5-layer version of a megaminx. Like a 5x5 cube, it uses reduction-style solving, but in a 12-sided dodecahedron shape.

• 5 layers per face
• 12 faces
• Hundreds of pieces
• Long, satisfying solves

If you are comfortable with megaminx or higher-order cubes, the gigaminx is the natural next challenge.

⚙️ Performance & Turning Feel

The YuXin HuangLong Gigaminx improves on older gigaminx designs with a more refined internal mechanism and smoother turning straight out of the box.

• More stable than basic gigaminxes
• Consistent layer alignment
• Clean corner cutting for its size
• Stickerless bright plastic

While it is non-magnetic, it offers noticeably better overall performance compared to entry-level gigaminxes, making it ideal for intermediate solvers.

📏 Size & Specifications

Gigaminxes are measured by edge length due to their dodecahedral shape.

• Edge length: approx. 39mm
• Layers per face: 5
• Faces: 12
• Magnetic: No
• Colour scheme: Stickerless

At 39mm edge length, the YuXin sits between the larger 40mm ShengShou and the more compact 35mm DianSheng M, offering a balanced feel in the hands.

🎯 Who Is This Gigaminx For?

• Solvers upgrading from an entry-level gigaminx
• Megaminx solvers wanting a larger challenge
• Cubers who prefer non-magnetic turning
• Collectors of large dodecahedron puzzles

If you want smoother performance than budget options but don’t require magnets, this is an excellent middle-ground choice.

💰 Position in the Gigaminx Range

The YuXin HuangLong Gigaminx sits between:

• ShengShou Gigaminx (40mm) – best value entry-level option
• DianSheng Gigaminx M (35mm) – premium magnetic performance

This makes it the ideal choice for those wanting improved refinement without paying for a fully magnetic design.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the YuXin HuangLong Gigaminx magnetic?

No, this is a non-magnetic gigaminx. It offers improved stability through its internal design rather than magnets.

How big is the YuXin Gigaminx?

It has an edge length of approximately 39mm, making it slightly smaller than the ShengShou version and larger than the DianSheng magnetic model.

Is this better than the ShengShou Gigaminx?

Yes, in terms of refinement and overall feel. It is smoother and more stable, though it comes at a higher price point.

Should I choose this or the DianSheng Gigaminx M?

If you want magnetic performance and maximum control, choose the DianSheng. If you prefer a refined non-magnetic feel at a lower price, the YuXin HuangLong Gigaminx is an excellent choice.

Is this suitable for beginners?

This puzzle is best suited for intermediate and advanced solvers who are already comfortable with megaminx or higher-order cubes.

Gigaminx Comparison

Not sure which gigaminx to choose? Here’s how the three main options compare:

Quick pick: If you want the lowest price, go with the ShengShou Gigaminx. If you want a smoother non-magnetic upgrade, choose the YuXin HuangLong Gigaminx. For the highest performance and magnetic stability, the DianSheng Gigaminx M is the best option.

The YuXin Little Magic Master Pyraminx is a 4x4 pyraminx puzzle, it adds an extra layer of complexity to the standard pyraminx puzzle, it has black internals and stickerless bright colours.

The MoYu Puppet 2 is a bandaged '3x3x3' speedcube by MoYu's cubing classroom line, it looks interesting and is probably somewhat challenging like bandaged cubes usually are, the puzzle will shapeshift and may reach a position where certain moves cannot be made as expected.

The solution to the Mastermorphix is just the same as the standard 3x3x3 but it seems so much more complicated, the Mastermorphix provides a nice new challenge to cubers and a different perspective to solving.

ShengShou Teraminx – Affordable 7-Layer Megaminx Challenge

The ShengShou Teraminx is a 7-layer megaminx puzzle, often considered the dodecahedral equivalent of a 7x7 cube.

The ShengShou Teraminx is one of the most accessible ways to experience one of the largest mass-produced dodecahedron puzzles available. As a 7-layer megaminx, it dramatically increases the complexity of the standard megaminx and gigaminx, creating extremely long and satisfying solves.

The teraminx belongs to the same puzzle family as the megaminx and gigaminx, but with seven layers per face, making it the dodecahedral equivalent of a 7x7 cube. This dramatically increases the number of pieces and difficulty compared to smaller puzzles. 

This modern ShengShou design improves stability and turning compared to earlier large minx puzzles, while keeping the price surprisingly affordable.

🔍 What Is a Teraminx?

A teraminx is a higher-order megaminx puzzle with seven layers per face. Like the gigaminx is the 5-layer version of the megaminx, the teraminx adds two additional layers, greatly increasing the number of pieces and solving difficulty.

• 7 layers per face
• 12 faces (dodecahedron shape)
• Hundreds of pieces
• Extremely long and complex solves

Solving a teraminx typically involves methods similar to solving a 7x7 cube: solving centres first, pairing edges, and finishing like a megaminx.

⚙️ Performance & Turning

The ShengShou Teraminx is designed to make such a large puzzle manageable. Despite its enormous size and complexity, it offers smooth turning and good stability.

• Smooth turning straight out of the box
• Stable piece design
• Bright stickerless plastic
• Excellent value compared to other teraminxes

While it does not include magnets, it remains a solid and reliable choice for anyone attempting their first teraminx.

📏 Specifications

• Puzzle type: Teraminx
• Layers per face: 7
• Faces: 12
• Magnetic: No
• Colour scheme: Stickerless

This puzzle is significantly larger and more complex than both the megaminx and gigaminx, making it an impressive centrepiece for any cube collection.

🎯 Who Is This Puzzle For?

• Megaminx solvers looking for a massive challenge
• Fans of very large twisty puzzles
• Collectors of impressive dodecahedron puzzles
• Solvers who enjoy big-cube style reduction methods

If you can already solve puzzles like the gigaminx or 7x7 cube, the teraminx is the natural next step.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many layers does a teraminx have?

A teraminx has 7 layers per face, making it the dodecahedral equivalent of a 7x7 cube.

How long does it take to solve a teraminx?

For experienced cubers, solves can take anywhere from around 40 minutes to several hours depending on solving method and familiarity with large puzzles.

Is the ShengShou Teraminx magnetic?

No, this version is non-magnetic.

Is this suitable for beginners?

This puzzle is best suited for experienced cubers who are already comfortable with megaminx, gigaminx or large cubes.

Teraminx Comparison

Not sure which teraminx to choose? Here’s how the main options compare:

Quick recommendation:
If you want the lowest price, choose the ShengShou Teraminx.
If you want smoother non-magnetic performance, the YuXin HuangLong Teraminx is a good upgrade.
For the best performance and magnetic stability, the DianSheng Teraminx is the top option.