8 piece puzzle

Abstract

The present invention in several embodiments is an 8 piece puzzle. It can be used in schools in any algebra class to promote critical thinking or at home for an exciting challenge. The puzzle is comprised of eight six-sided first cubes each side preferably being a different predetermined color. The object is to assemble the first cubes into one large cube such that only like colors face each other and such that the one large cube has six sides each of such six sides being all one color. Thus to assemble the large cube not only must each of the six-sided first cubes be placed such that correct colors are facing outward to form such sides of such one large cube but such first cubes must be positioned such that only like colors on such first cubes face each other.

1 . A block puzzle comprising:
 at least 8 blocks with six sides each,   said at least 8 blocks with six sides, each side having one of six predetermined identifiers associated with each side of each block,   wherein all six predetermined identifiers are associated with each block.   
   
   
       2 . The block puzzle of  claim 1 , wherein a solution to said puzzle requires forming a larger six sided block from said at least 8 blocks, with one of said six predetermined identifiers associated with each side of said larger six sided block. 
   
   
       3 . The block puzzle of  claim 1 , wherein a solution to said puzzle requires forming a larger six sided block from said at least 8 blocks by having like said six predetermined identifiers facing each other. 
   
   
       4 . The block puzzle of  claim 2 , wherein said solution to said puzzle requires forming said larger six sided block from said at least 8 blocks by having like said six predetermined identifiers facing each other. 
   
   
       5 . The block puzzle of  claim 4 , wherein said six predetermined identifiers are comprised of six different colors. 
   
   
       6 . The block puzzle of  claim 4 , wherein said six predetermined identifiers are comprised of the following colors: white, yellow, red, green, blue, and orange. 
   
   
       7 . The block puzzle of  claim 4 , wherein said six predetermined identifiers are comprised of six different symbols. 
   
   
       8 . The block puzzle of  claim 4 , wherein said at least 8 blocks have smooth surfaces on each side of each block. 
   
   
       9 . The block puzzle of  claim 4 , wherein said at least 8 blocks have rough surfaces on each side of each block.