Level 3 · Hard
Which cube can be made from this net?
- A
- B
- C
Show the answer and the rule
Answer: A
- Squares with one square between them in a straight line become opposite faces — you can never see both at once.
Five levels
Choose your level
Start where it feels easy, then step up. Each round is new.
Easy
Ages 5–7 · 10 puzzles
Medium
Ages 7–9 · 10 puzzles
Hard
Ages 9–11 · 10 puzzles
Tricky
Ages 11–13 · 10 puzzles
Expert
Ages 13+ · 10 puzzles
What it trains
Cube nets
Cube nets train 3D visualisation: folding a flat net in your mind and keeping track of which faces end up next to — or opposite — each other.
How to solve it
Three steps
Step 1: Pick one square as the bottom and fold the others up around it in your head.
Step 2: Two squares with one square between them in a straight line end up opposite each other.
Step 3: Opposite faces can never be seen at the same time.
Try one
An example puzzle
Questions
Is this an IQ test?
No. These are reasoning puzzles like those found in IQ-style tests, made for practice and fun. We don't measure intelligence or give IQ scores.
Which level should my child start at?
Each level shows suggested ages, but start where it feels easy and move up after a round with two or three stars.
Can I print these puzzles?
Yes. Every puzzle type prints as a black-and-white sheet with a separate answer key, on A4 or US Letter.
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