Tuesday, December 9, 2008

A gift for the casual gamer!

I had meant to feature this yesterday but I'm still sleeping more than normal after being sick and I had to prepare for my last final of the semester, which I'm overjoyed to tell you that I am officially done with the semester as of today. Needless to say I ended up passing out before I could finish the review. Not that I'm saying that my next game is at all boring as its not!

My favorite game of all time for the gameboy has always been Tetris as well its just one of those games that never gets old, and can be played for a few minutes to pass time or hours at a time and its still just as fun. Rubiks World may have just beat out my all time classic favorite as unlike Tetris you can choose between several games and by what game you play you can also choose if you want a short time killer or want to play all afternoon!

Without picking up the box I first thought to myself "Rubiks? Hmm though I have completed a Rubiks World before in real life it took me months and months." I'm not sure that just playing with a Rubiks Cube as a video game was going to be much fun especially if it takes me three months again to finish the cube. I was not so sure that would translate into a fun video game but boy was I wrong. First of all yes Rubiks World includes the option to play with your own Rubiks cube but unlike the plastic version you can set the difficulty level from a 2x2 cube to a large 4x4 cube so hopefully it wont take you nearly as long on the easier level. However, Rubiks World is so much more than just the standard cube you might have gotten as a kid.

Rubiks World has tons of fun mini games from the classic cube game to sort of a version of Tetris that will keep Tetris addicts like me entertained for hours. The game that really had me playing over and over though was a game called Switch. In Switch you move the little cubes around and when you put them in the right place it causes the other cubes to vibrate and thus eliminating the cubes and winning the level. It's incredibly addicting you will have a really hard time putting it down. The best part is the whole family will find a game on Rubiks World that they can play including a music program where you can make music with colored cubes that even the youngest gamers in the household will not want to put down!

Rubiks World is available right now and you can pick up your copy on Amazon!

I have a copy of Rubiks World for the Nintendo DS to give away to one lucky reader!

To enter :

  • Leave a comment on this post. Check out Rubiks World and tell me what you think is cool about the game!
  • Make sure there is a way for me to contact you - if your email address is not on your profile or you are not a blogger you may leave it in your comment or email it to me directly (angelaandconnor at gmail dot com) We have had to disqualify a lot of potential winners as of late as many people do not have emails available in their profiles or leave anonymous posts without any way to contact you.
  • Please US entries only.
  • To get extra credit :
    • For an extra entry :
    • Bloggers - Blog about this contest and leave me the link on your comment, or add me to your sidebar and let me know its there.
    • Non Bloggers (or bloggers) subscribe to my mailing list/RSS feed and earn another entry!
    • One extra credit per person. Please post your extra credit in a separate post.
    • This contest will end Jan 15th at midnight!

249 Comments:

Jenna said...

I would love to play this game. I like puzzle games like this because they are always different. I am also a fan of the mini games. Thanks!

Beth @ TheAngelForever said...

I love that the game makes you use your brain. Puzzle games are great for kids and adults. Thanks for the opportunity :)

Beth @ TheAngelForever said...

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Jenn S. said...

I like this game because it is a game the whole family would enjoy. Puzzle games are so much fun. We love playing with our Rubik's cube, I am sure we will enjoy this game.

Anonymous said...

I remember the original game. My kids played with all the time. I like that this is fun for all ages and you can use the microphone to record yourself for the game.


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jceko77 said...

I love how it includes mini games
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dbadour said...

I love puzzle games. I like that it has several games included.

dbadour said...

I subscribe to the newsletter.

Unknown said...

I like that it has multiple games in one.

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Unknown said...

I subscribe.

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MOMFOREVERANDEVER said...

like these becuase family friendly and they keep your mind active mrs.mommyyatgmaildotcom

Estelle said...

I like that there are mini games included and the game where you can make music sounds like a lot of fun!

VickieC said...

I like the fact is for everyone so the whole family can enjoy it

Anonymous said...

This looks like a cool game...one I would have to play when the kid was in school: because I don't have my own DS.
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Unknown said...

I have always loved tetris so i would love this.

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Unknown said...

Tetris was the very first game I got for myself when I bought my DS. It's my destressor.
As for Rubik's World, I've been interested in this release for awhile now and this review has confirmed all my hopes. I'd love to give it a go!
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Unknown said...

I'm a subscriber.
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Sharon said...

I'm a puzzle nut and this sounds like a blast. THANKS

Sharon said...

am subscribed. thanks again

peg42 said...

This game sounds like so much fun. I love that there are a number of puzzles on this game. It sounds like a lot of fun. Thanks for this giveaway.

Unknown said...

I like that there are different games for different age levels, and even those games for the youngest sound like they'd be fun for everyone to play. I'm a Tetris addict, too, and love to play variations of it.

Unknown said...

I subscribe -- reading in your newsletter about this game made me rush right over to their website to check it out.

Mysharona said...

love that my kids and I can both play it

slylady said...

I can tell this is one of the addicting games. I love games and especially the puzzle ones. I like it that you can choose for a short game or a longer game. Great giveaway.

Fangirl Jen said...

I like that you can change your difficulty level. I'd have to start out easy.

Fangirl Jen said...

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Erica C. said...

I would just love to beat it!

Anonymous said...

I'd like this game.

Anonymous said...

oh cool ! this is a game the whole family can have fun with !


thanx bunches :)

Stacey Brown said...

I like the idea of puzzle games, they make you think!

123connie said...

I love puzzle games!!

chromiumman said...

love that you can change the level of difficulty

Anonymous said...

I like the mini games and the fact that the whole family would enjoy it.

HilLesha O'Nan said...

I like that it is a puzzle type game.

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Kit Kat K said...

I love that they have mini games

Anonymous said...

I love puzzle games that challenge the minds of our young people.

Elena said...

I like the fact that there are 6 different puzzle games. Thanks for the contest!

Cori Westphal said...

I like that there are 6 different games included. Who knew you could do six different things with a virtual Rubik's cube. Thanks for the great contest!

melsywsou said...

This is the greatest. I love rubiks, although I have yet to solve the cube. I have one on my desk. This would be a great addition to my brain game collection for my DS!

Kit Kat K said...

I love the mini games

Abby said...

I love it when they come out with retro games!

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Anonymous said...

Its a family game that we want to conqure

redron said...

it looks fun

valerie2350 said...

6 games to choose from!

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thinkingbrain135 said...

It's a puzzle game and puzzle games are sweet! I also like that as you advance the difficulty level rises.

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cdmtx said...

it has 6 different games, cool!


thanks for this great giveaway

Anonymous said...

I never figured out rubks cube.

Leslie said...

I loved my Rubik's Cube; sadly it has been eaten by my dog, along with a lot of other stuff. I bet the Wii version is a lot more fun. Thank you.

lawyergirl said...

I think its neat that everyone in the family could play this one! And its good for the brain to work puzzles!

D Q said...

I love that it includes mini games.

mogrill said...

The mini games are always fun!!

tatertot374 said...

I love the mini games as well. This looks like so much fun! Thank you
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vividchord said...

I like that they're easy to pick up and play, puzzle games are great for when you only have a bit of spare time every so often throughout the day

Anonymous said...

I like that there are 6 different puzzle games. That way, if you don't love one, there are 5 more that you probably will.
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Anonymous said...

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Julie Donahue said...

I just loved my Rubik's Cube in grade school. Just bringing back the classic is enough for me.

Julie Donahue said...

I have your button on my blog.

mvbarton said...

I love the mini games. Great giveaway!

Anonymous said...

I love both the mini-games and puzzles! What a great Christmas stocking stuffer this would make in my household!

Brian said...

I'm always looking for new ways to introduce brain-exercising puzzles to my daughter, who doesn't want to get her head out of her DS.

Sheila Hickmon said...

I like that there are 6 different mini games!

Margaret said...

I like that its a non-violent game.Plus it bouilds skills .great gift formy son.

zekebamm said...

I like that you can choose the level of difficulty that you want.

Anonymous said...

I don't actually KNOW if I want to win this, since I became addicted to the Brain Age game that came with my children's DS's that their older sister bought for them! The fact that the puzzles progress with your skill level is really cool :)

Dave said...

I do enjoy puzzle games, and I like that Rubik's World offers a variety of games with different skill levels. I never did figure out how to solve my darn Rubik's Cube. It sits on my shelf and taunts me with only two sides completed. Thanks for the great give-away.

susan1215 said...

I love how it includes mini games

Denice P- doozercries said...

i love how you said we can set the level. I've never been able to do a rubik's cube and well maybe if i start of simple i'll be able to get it done!

Becky said...

I love that there are different skill levels. Something for everyone in the family!

Thanks so much!

Becky said...

I subscribe!

Miranda Ward said...

its tetris like

Valerie Taylor Mabrey said...

I think this would just be great because of all the challenges of the game

jillian3445 said...

My brain could so use a bit of a challange.. THANKS!

Mae B said...

I think it is cool that it is so family friendly!

Guitar Guy said...

I love that I could share this game with my kids and feel good about it

Kari said...

My 9 yr old son is a puzzle whiz. He even makes up his own brain teasers for fun. I know he'd LOVE this game!

Kari said...

Im also a subscriber!!

Anonymous said...

puzzle games are so fun!!

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Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

I like the games that challenge your brain


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Anonymous said...

I like that it is family friendly

Unknown said...

I think I would like the puzzle games on it, and the fact that you can change the difficulty levels. Thanks for the great giveaway.

rosannepm said...

I like that you can set the difficulty level as my kids compete with their and time it.
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rosannepm said...

I'm a subscriber
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Kelly said...

anything rubik's has got to be neat!

msrodeobrat said...

i think this is cool because i LOVE puzzle games, and when I was young I knew a kid who could do rubiks cubes really fast (under 3 minutes) and I could never do one, I would love to practice!

Mommy 2 Monkeys said...

I like that there are 6 different games; there's bound to be one I can succeed at.

Brooke Lorren said...

I like how there are several different games in here.

BrnEyedGal said...

Oh...I love games like this. I like the different skill levels so as you get better you can challenge yourself even more!
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BrnEyedGal said...

Im a subscriber as well... :)

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Alimar said...

I love puzzle games like Tetris so I'm sure I'd like this...and I know it would be great for my scientific 10-year-old son who loves spatial puzzles, brain games, & video games in general!

cdrury said...

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love games and love that the "collection of 6 highly addictive puzzle games are addictive."

cdrury said...

i am a subscriber
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Kim said...

I like games like this that use the ol' noodle.

Kim said...

And I am a subscriber...

Literary Winner said...

I like that you can play a fast game or play for awhile :)
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Anonymous said...

I like that they're easy puzzles to pick up, but that they increase in difficulty - I always like a challenge for the the ol' brain!

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Anonymous said...

I subscribe via email!

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3boyzmom said...

My son has a DS and what I like about Rubik's World is that it is rated E and I don't have to worry about what content he is getting when he's playing this game!! I think it's good for the brain too!!

3boyzmom said...

I'm a subscriber!

Anonymous said...

I read on a different site, "Cubies behave like living and learning beings. Play and interact with them as you educate and entertain them."
That sounds cool!
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RE said...

My husband and son would love this game! Thanks!

RE said...

I'm a subscriber!

Babalu said...

I would play with this myself. Thanks for the giveaway.

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Misty said...

tetris! who wouldnt love that!! that would be an awsome game to play on the ride home to NY from TX
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Misty said...

subscribed.
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Misty said...

got your button.
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Anonymous said...

I love puzzle games. This would be fun challenge for brain games.

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collyn23 said...

i love puzzle type games so i would love this game

collyn23 said...

i am a subscriber

Reva Skie said...

I like that Every action sets off a chain reaction.

Anonymous said...

I love that it's something the whole family could play.

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stupendousdan said...

This would be for my nephew and niece, who love puzzle games.

Karen said...

I love puzzle games.

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janetfaye said...

Every action sets off a chain reaction.

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janetfaye said...

I am subscribed.

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tsslug said...

great puzzles for the whole family
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nickyle said...

I think we would like this game because it is one the whole family could enjoy. We love puzzle games. Son just received a Nintendo DS for Christmas (yeah!). I also like that it improves your motor skills and makes your brain think instead of some of the games that...well are just games.

Thank you for the chance to win, Happy New Year 2009 Seven Dogs and A Baby.

Ginny said...

I've been wanting this game for weeks now when I first saw it! I love puzzle games & it is cool these are 3-d

Think about it said...

Enter me please. I think its a good game for me and my daughter.

boba said...

I like how there are brain teaser games and that the difficulty increases as you play more.

Cindy B.of Montana said...

This game really makes you think!

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LadyJemima said...

I like that there are different levels of skill!

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Melissa said...

I think it's cool that I used to play with a Rubik's Cube in junior high and now I can play it in a video game.

Sarah said...

This is my kind of game! I love puzzle type games as opposed to games that are fighting based.

Sarah said...

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Misty said...

blogged it!

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Traumajunky said...

I think it's great that I can't cheat at playing this one - no peeling off stickers!

Anonymous said...

I really love puzzle games....much more my style than beat em or driving games. I never was able to figure out the Rubiks cube in the 80's!

Thanks for the great giveaway.

donnas said...

I would love to play this. Puzzle games are my favorites and I remember having an original Rubiks cube when I was younger.

donnas said...

I am subscribed via email.

DMarti2620 said...

I think what is great about this game is that it is a good game for all family members to play!

Helen S said...

This game looks like it would be fun to play. I still have a rubiks cube that I got when I was a kid. my kids love playing with it.

Helen S said...

I am a subscriber.

Angie said...

I love games that literally everyone in the family can play. I know I would enjoy this just as much as the kids would. Any game without violence is worth trying in my book! Thanks for the chance...hope you are feeling better by now!

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Tracey said...

I like that the whole family can play it, that it gets more difficult and sounds like it has tons of replay value.

Anonymous said...

I love puzzle games, so I would really enjoy this, thanks!
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betty R.~Simply Southern said...

We can all play this,and it is my sons fav game of all...

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tritty74 said...

I like puzzle games like this because they are always different.

tritty74 said...

I subscribe

Jayfr said...

It looks like it uses both screens together very well, adding the third dimension to my old fave Tetris.

Tammy said...

The switch games sounds like fun, I used to play a game online like that called Roof Rats, and would play for hours yikes!

Tammy said...

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Angela C said...

I love puzzle games

Heather said...

This is a game that my kids and myself could all enjoy, Thanks.

mindy said...

it keeps your mind going thanks for the contest minsthins(at)optonline(dot)net

kinchst said...

I like the fact that this game would always challenge me. I love puzzle games. Thanks!!

Bellemorte82 said...

Puzzles for all ages
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tawndam said...

rubik's is a flash from my past... I cant wait to see what they did with it

dkghoo said...

Now that I have a DS need some games and this one would be a great one.

Anonymous said...

I like the fact that this game stimulates your mind, but can be used for a few minutes or a few hours, so you can adjust the time to your own schedule.

Thanks for the giveaway.

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justicecw said...

Love that it is current and retro at the same time...and actually makes you think! thanks, justicecw@hotmail.com

vboackle said...

i like a challenge.

robt6 said...

My favorite is puzzle games, enter me please.

Kathleen W said...

Puzzle games keep your mind active.

denyse said...

I just love puzzles so much.

Ken said...

I hope this game is as addictive as the Cube. Please accept my entry. Thank you.

Denise S. said...

I love puzzles and it reminds me of my old Rubik's Cube!

Anonymous said...

I absolutely LOVE puzzle games!

Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

I prefer puzzle games over all other genres. I would love to spend hours trying to master this game. Thanks!
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bison61 said...

I love puzzle games and it's nice to have one the family can do

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Jessilyn82 said...

I love that I could spend hours playing and not get bored, I travel a lot for work and this would be a great time killer!

Jen said...

I love my family playing the puzzle games that they can learn from!

Robin T said...

We son would love this game, he loves to solve puzzles

Marianna said...

I love puzzle games! My son would love this too, he's really been in to Rubik's lately. He has several of the different type of cubes!

zeitersouth said...

I was a toltal Tetris addict too! I would love this so my son has a game that is fun and challenging and safe for his little bro to play too!

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vividchord said...

I like that you can pick it up and play it for just a few minutes at a time

Unknown said...

I like it because it reminds me of the 80's.

missybeetoo said...

What sounds cool to me is the mini games. I don't believe I've ever played a mini game before, but I think I'd like it! :)

THELASTRESORT said...

It's ultra retro and cooly cubular!

Molly C. said...

I think I would really like this game, as I love puzzle type games. I am investing in a DS for myself soon, & this game would be perfect for me!

Tammy said...

I like that every action sets off a chain reaction.

turboterp said...

I've loved puzzles since childhood and this game would allow me to use my brain while having fun-- a win/win!

Thank you!

fluggy said...

I like that it is a game the entire family can play and enjoy! :)

:) Thank you for the wonderful giveaway! :)

klp1965 said...

i love puzzle games it looks really fun :)

klp1965 said...

im a subscriber :)

Unknown said...

love the switch and tetris mini games. seems like an awesome ds game!

idahomom said...

A logic game instead of a shoot em up game makes this a good choice for my kids.

bkh61959 said...

I love the puzzle games, I like the fact that there is puzzles for different age levels, thanks for the giveaway

Mtlgrl4evr said...

The puzzle games look cool!

Jolene said...

that there are 6 games

Anonymous said...

I like that htere are multiple games

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Sonya said...

I love the many types of games!

Sandy S said...

ames would be fun. I think it is cool that Cubies behave like living and learning beings. Thanks for the chance to win!

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tesashel said...

Love the fact that there are a lot of mini games.

Anonymous said...

I like that it also has 6 other puzzle games included!

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Carolyn said...

You can interact with your Cubie. My kids would love that!

Sandy S said...

I am a subscriber!

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pitaharmon said...

I like the part where you can sit there and try to solve the cube on the video game just as if you were holding a real rubix cube. My kiddies would dig this game for sure.
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Tina said...

I like that all ages can play the game.

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dbacksfan001 said...

I like the family friendly aspect.

Tinyblessing said...

I like that it makes you think

CanAmBlond said...

I think it's cool that Rubik's world has different games, and especially cool that there is one like Tetris...I love that game! Thanks for the chance to win!

Anonymous said...

I love that the puzzles get progressively more difficult! This game looks like it would really keep my family challenged.

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