A Square-1 is an official competition puzzle that changes shape as you turn it: its top and bottom layers turn freely, and a slice through the middle flips half the puzzle. Getting it back to a cube shape is the first step of every solve. We stock Square-1s from budget picks to MagLev flagships.
For a first Square-1, a budget model from YuXin or QiYi is the place to start. Magnetic Square-1s use magnets to pull the layers into line, which makes the slice move easier to hit. Flagships from YJ and GAN add MagLev, which swaps the springs for repelling magnets for a lighter turn, and some add core magnets and UV coating, a matte finish that resists finger oil.
Next Events
Square-1 sits alongside Clock, Pyraminx, Skewb and Megaminx as the other official events cubers pick up after the 3x3.
Buying from SpeedCubeShop
We are an authorized dealer for every brand we carry. Every eligible Square-1 is covered by our 90-day money-back guarantee and ships same-day from Las Vegas.