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Puzzling Keyboard Games

The Keyboard Sudoku/Rubik's Cube is a Geeky DIY Delight

— April 9, 2011 — Life-Stages
I can't imagine the amount of brainpower that went into creating the Keyboard/Sudoku Rubik's Cube. Instructables user Overlord5 has created his own ultimate puzzle cube using household items like an old keyboard, Rubik's Cube and, according to the Instructables site, "lots of time."

Sudoku/Rubik's Cubes are a relatively new creation that brings the maddening math game of Sudoku to a 3D surface. While this puzzle toy is becoming more and more popular, there haven't been many DIY versions until now. The Keyboard/Sudoku Rubik's Cube is made out of two groups of function keys, an entire numpad's worth of numbers and the top row of keyboard numbers. The finished product looks deceptively simple, but I'm willing to bet that creating your own is a lot harder than it looks. If you're not one for hard work or puzzle games, then you'd probably prefer to ogle at the geeky greatness that is Overlord5's Keyboard/Sudoku Rubik's Cube as opposed to actually creating one.
Trend Themes
1. DIY Puzzle Toys - There is a growing trend of creating DIY versions of popular puzzle toys, such as the Keyboard/Sudoku Rubik's Cube.
2. Combining Games - The trend of combining different types of games, such as Sudoku and Rubik's Cube, is gaining popularity.
3. Geeky Creations - Geeky creations, like the Keyboard/Sudoku Rubik's Cube, are becoming increasingly popular among enthusiasts.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Toy manufacturers can explore the market for DIY puzzle toys and create customizable, interactive versions for consumers.
2. Gaming - The gaming industry can capitalize on the trend of combining different types of games by developing new and innovative gaming experiences that merge puzzle elements with other genres.
3. Geek Culture - Companies focusing on geek culture products can create and market unique, geeky creations like the Keyboard/Sudoku Rubik's Cube to cater to the growing demand.
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