{"id":27580,"date":"2020-10-27T20:11:50","date_gmt":"2020-10-27T19:11:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/?p=27580"},"modified":"2020-11-12T10:25:12","modified_gmt":"2020-11-12T09:25:12","slug":"half-term-boredom-busters-with-rubiks-ad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/54.155.211.39\/blog\/2020\/10\/27\/half-term-boredom-busters-with-rubiks-ad\/","title":{"rendered":"Half Term Boredom Busters with Rubik&#8217;s #Ad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>This post contains products which were gifted.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/rubiks-tilt.jpg?resize=800%2C600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/rubiks-tilt.jpg?w=800 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/rubiks-tilt.jpg?resize=300%2C225 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/rubiks-tilt.jpg?resize=768%2C576 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Widely considered to be the world\u2019s best-selling toy Rubik\u2019s is a name I am sure we are all familiar with. The Rubik\u2019s Cube 3D combination puzzle has grown since its 1974 invention and now there are a lot more variations available to suit a variety of ages, abilities and interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact it is 40 years since the Rubik\u2019s Cube won Toy of the Year so John Adams sent me some of their great range of Ideal Games Rubik\u2019s products to review and offer a giveaway!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was over the moon to be part of this campaign as our boys are glued to screens unless we can convince them to do something otherwise. Rubik\u2019s products are great for getting them off screens, using their brains and keeping boredom at bay. I love how they can be used alone or more competitively (or friendly if wished) with others. These are the perfect products for our boys this half term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rubik\u2019s Metallic Anniversary Cube from Ideal Games by John Adams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Rubik\u2019s Metallic has been created to celebrate the 40<sup>th<\/sup> Anniversary with a high-quality metallic finish to the 3&#215;3 cube puzzle. This is a great gift for collectors. The shiny sides giving a new feel to this problem solving puzzle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/metallic-close-up-768x1024.jpg?resize=768%2C1024\" alt=\"Rubiks 40th anniversary edition metallic cube\" class=\"wp-image-27593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/metallic-close-up.jpg?resize=768%2C1024 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/metallic-close-up.jpg?resize=225%2C300 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/metallic-close-up.jpg?w=800 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RRP \u00a314.99<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ages 8+<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rubik\u2019s Tilt from Ideal Games by John Adams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Rubik\u2019s Tilt is a digital Rubik\u2019s Cube where the motion controls the cube &#8211; whilst the player provides the logic. This handheld electronic video will appeal to gamers as you tilt it forwards, backwards. Left and right to turn the rows and sides of the cube (via 4 buttons on the back of the device).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It comes with three levels of play (skill levels), has a hints feature to help solve and an optional timer for speed cubing. It comes with a small paper guide illustrating it all too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/rubiks-tilt-tilted-768x1024.jpg?resize=768%2C1024\" alt=\"Rubiks Tilt tilted\" class=\"wp-image-27592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/rubiks-tilt-tilted.jpg?resize=768%2C1024 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/rubiks-tilt-tilted.jpg?resize=225%2C300 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/rubiks-tilt-tilted.jpg?w=800 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RRP \u00a329.99<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ages 8+<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rubik\u2019s Pyramid from Ideal Games by John Adams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Rubik\u2019s Pyramid is a 2-layered twisty puzzle similar to the 2&#215;2 mini cube. With the Rubik\u2019s Pyramid not only do you have to line up the colours but you also have to twist to get the right shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"701\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/rubiks-pyramid-701x1024.jpg?resize=701%2C1024\" alt=\"Rubiks Pyramid blue side\" class=\"wp-image-27594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/rubiks-pyramid.jpg?resize=701%2C1024 701w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/rubiks-pyramid.jpg?resize=205%2C300 205w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/rubiks-pyramid.jpg?resize=768%2C1122 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/rubiks-pyramid.jpg?w=800 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RRP \u00a312.99<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;7+<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rubik\u2019s Revolution from Ideal Games by John Adams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rubik\u2019s Revolution is a cube with 6 electronic games. Combining the challenge and fun associated with the original Rubik\u2019s Cube with a new spin to bring it into the modern day. The games require speed, agility and quick thinking. Perfect to play alone or in groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Light Speed &#8211; activated with the Blue button which lights up. Earn points by pressing the correct coloured button quickly.<\/li><li>Light Speed Trainer &#8211; (the yellow button) an easier version of above.<\/li><li>Pattern Panic &#8211; (green button) &#8211; this time you have to memorise a light sequence.<\/li><li>Sounds out &#8211; (orange button) &#8211; a sound will be played associated with each colour. Players must eliminate each colour in the order of the loudest sound.<\/li><li>Multiplayer Madness (red button) &#8211; this sees players passing the cube around to each turn their light off.<\/li><li>Full Charge (white button) &#8211; each side will light up once and when each side is \u201ccaught\u201d it will blink. The aim is to get all 6 lights in the fastest time.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Rubik\u2019s Revolution has an on\/off button, plus a sleep mode to save battery if no button is pressed within 60 seconds. Games also turn off after certain elapsed times. Requires three x AAA batteries (which are included).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"989\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/rubik-revolution.jpg?resize=800%2C989\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/rubik-revolution.jpg?w=800 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/rubik-revolution.jpg?resize=243%2C300 243w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/rubik-revolution.jpg?resize=768%2C949 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RRP \u00a322.99<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ages 6+<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rubik\u2019s Junior from Ideal Games by John Adams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For younger children there\u2019s the Rubik\u2019s Junior range with Bear, Bunny, Puppy and Kitten options. These cute twistable characters are easy to grip and turn. The blocks can be twisted to make a crazy mixed-up animal in relatively few combinations. Relatively easy to solve but still had me flummoxed and even took the teen a little while to get everything back into its right positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1197\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/rubiks-puppy.jpg?resize=800%2C1197\" alt=\"Rubiks Puppy problem solving toy\" class=\"wp-image-27589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/rubiks-puppy.jpg?w=800 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/rubiks-puppy.jpg?resize=201%2C300 201w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/rubiks-puppy.jpg?resize=684%2C1024 684w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/rubiks-puppy.jpg?resize=768%2C1149 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>From \u00a38.99<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ages 4+<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Products available in all good toy stores and online. For a full list of stockists, visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.johnadams.co.uk\">www.johnadams.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/problem-solving-768x1024.jpg?resize=768%2C1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/problem-solving.jpg?resize=768%2C1024 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/problem-solving.jpg?resize=225%2C300 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/problem-solving.jpg?w=800 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>GIVEAWAY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>One lucky Pinkoddy Reader can win a Rubik\u2019s Pyramid: Enter the Rafflecopter and answer the question below in 10 words or more.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>UK ENTRY ONLY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Terms and Conditions Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>E: 05\/11\/2020<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>WHAT IS IT ABOUT RUBIK&#8217;S THAT YOU THINK MAKES IT SUCH A POPULAR TOY?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a class=\"rcptr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.rafflecopter.com\/rafl\/display\/a04d2192124\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-raflid=\"a04d2192124\" data-theme=\"classic\" data-template=\"\" id=\"rcwidget_il2pfclg\">a Rafflecopter giveaway<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"rcptr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.rafflecopter.com\/rafl\/display\/a04d2192124\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-raflid=\"a04d2192124\" data-theme=\"classic\" data-template=\"\" id=\"rcwidget_il2pfclg\">a Rafflecopter giveaway<\/a>\n<script src=\"https:\/\/widget-prime.rafflecopter.com\/launch.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>All of the above products were gifted to me for purposes of this post. All opinions are honest and my own and no other financial transaction has taken place.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This post contains products which were gifted. Widely considered to be the world\u2019s best-selling toy Rubik\u2019s is a name I am sure we are all familiar with. The Rubik\u2019s Cube 3D combination puzzle has grown since its 1974 invention and now there are a lot more variations available to suit a variety of ages, abilities &#8230; <a title=\"Half Term Boredom Busters with Rubik&#8217;s #Ad\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"http:\/\/54.155.211.39\/blog\/2020\/10\/27\/half-term-boredom-busters-with-rubiks-ad\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Half Term Boredom Busters with Rubik&#8217;s #Ad\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":27603,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4699,2020,2017],"tags":[720,2049,4700],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/rubiks-metallic-40th-anniversary-cube.jpg?fit=800%2C501","uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/rubiks-metallic-40th-anniversary-cube.jpg?fit=800%2C501",800,501,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/rubiks-metallic-40th-anniversary-cube.jpg?resize=150%2C150",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/rubiks-metallic-40th-anniversary-cube.jpg?fit=300%2C188",300,188,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/rubiks-metallic-40th-anniversary-cube.jpg?fit=768%2C481",768,481,true],"large":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/rubiks-metallic-40th-anniversary-cube.jpg?fit=800%2C501",800,501,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/rubiks-metallic-40th-anniversary-cube.jpg?fit=800%2C501",800,501,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/rubiks-metallic-40th-anniversary-cube.jpg?fit=800%2C501",800,501,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"pinkoddy","author_link":"http:\/\/54.155.211.39\/blog\/author\/pinkoddy\/"},"uagb_comment_info":152,"uagb_excerpt":"This post contains products which were gifted. Widely considered to be the world\u2019s best-selling toy Rubik\u2019s is a name I am sure we are all familiar with. 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