Five Star Gift Ideas

For a daughter who enjoys Rubik's cube solving and speedcubing, there are several thoughtful and exciting gifts you can consider. These options will not only enhance her skills but also bring her joy and challenge her abilities. Here are some meaningful gift ideas that she will surely appreciate:

1. Advanced Rubik's Cube: Level up her cubing experience by gifting her an advanced Rubik's cube. There are various options available, such as speedcubes specifically designed for quick solving. Look for cubes with smooth turning, corner-cutting capabilities, and adjustable tension, as these features are essential for speedcubing. Some popular choices are the GAN 356 XS or the MoYu Weilong GTS3.

2. Puzzle Accessories: Help her keep her cubes organized and protected with puzzle accessories. Consider a cube bag or a carrying case that can hold multiple cubes. Additionally, a cube lubricant and tensioning tool set can be a useful gift to help her maintain and customize her cubes' performance.

3. Puzzle Timer: Upgrade her speedcubing game with a professional puzzle timer. These devices not only accurately track solving time but also offer multiple features like average solving time, inspection time, and even online connectivity to compete with other cubers. A popular option is the SpeedStacks G4 Timer, which is widely used in speedcubing competitions.

4. Puzzle Books: Expand her knowledge of different puzzle techniques and strategies with books dedicated to solving Rubik's cubes and other twisty puzzles. Look for titles that cover various solving methods and algorithms, like "The Cube: The Ultimate Guide to the World's Best-Selling Puzzle" by Jerry Slocum and "Speedsolving the Cube" by Dan Harris.

5. Puzzle Sets: Surprise her with a collection of different twisty puzzles. Apart from Rubik's cubes, there are numerous other challenging puzzles available, such as the Pyraminx, Megaminx, or even more complex ones like the Square-1 or Skewb. These puzzles will provide her with new challenges and keep her engaged in the world of twisty puzzles.

6. Puzzle Competitions: If she enjoys the thrill of speedcubing competitions, consider gifting her the opportunity to participate in a local or regional competition. Pay for her registration fee or accompany her as a supportive spectator. The experience of meeting fellow speedcubers, competing, and improving her skills even further will be truly memorable.

7. Customized Cube Stickers: Personalize her cubes with customized stickers featuring her favorite colors, patterns, or even her name. There are online shops where you can design and order custom stickers specifically made for Rubik's cubes. This gift will show that you notice her passion and care about the details she values.

Remember, the most important thing is to support and encourage her love for Rubik's cube solving and speedcubing. By choosing a gift that complements her interests, you will make her birthday truly special and demonstrate your understanding and appreciation for her hobby.

Or you can get her a star map with the date when she was born.

Luann Skinner says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I ordered the star map 8 days before my daughter's birthday. It arrived in 7 days just in time for her birthday. Thank you! She loved the star map.”