Shashibo DODECA — Box of 4
4.7 · 1,383 ratings
Four DODECA cubes in one box — enough to share around the table or connect into builds far bigger than a single cube allows.
$99.99
Shashibo Battle Shapes — Magnetic Puzzle Game
4.6 out of 5 · 198 ratings
$50.00
Turn the shape-shifting cube into a game: Battle Shapes lets you play solo or square off against a friend.
- Magnetic puzzle game for one or two players
- Built on Shashibo's shape-shifting cube system
- Sharpens memory, spatial reasoning and quick thinking
- Compatible with other Shashibo cubes you own
Price checked 2026-10-06; the live price is shown on the listing.
Useful details
| Form | DODECA |
|---|---|
| Magnets inside | 36 |
| Possible shapes | 100+ |
| Series | Shashibo BattleShapes |
| Maker | Fun In Motion Toys |
| Recommended age | 8 and up |
How to use it
Start from the closed cube, open one corner and let the magnets lead — never force a piece. Our step-by-step first-fold guide covers the crown, the star and the way back to the box.
Collect & connect
Every Shashibo — DODECA, OCTA and ICOSA XL — connects with the others through its outer magnets, so this one will join any cube you already own.
More about Shashibo Battle Shapes — Magnetic Puzzle Game
Battle Shapes takes everything people love about folding a Shashibo and adds a goal. Play solo to test yourself, or face off against a friend and see who can twist their way to the right form first. The pressure is light but real, and it turns a quiet fidget into an activity the whole table wants to watch.
The game still runs on Shashibo's signature system — thirty-six ultra strong magnets per cube and more than a hundred possible shapes — so the skills carry over: memory for sequences, spatial reasoning for new forms. Recommended for ages 8 and up, it suits family nights, classroom rewards and friendly office breaks, and the pieces connect with any other Shashibo in your collection.
How it compares on this shelf
Shashibo Battle Shapes is the only true game on this shelf. Shashibo DODECA — 2 Pack lets two people improvise their own races, but Battle Shapes adds a goal and structure for solo play or a head-to-head match. Shashibo DODECA — Box of 4 is about building big together; Battle Shapes is about who gets there first. It costs a little more than the 2 Pack, and its pieces still connect with the rest of a Shashibo collection.
What buyers say about Shashibo Battle Shapes — Magnetic Puzzle Game
Real reviews, quoted word for word from the product listing.
★★★★★
Teens are huge fans!
Excellent gift for our teens. They have used the shashibos as fidget toys and have played the game on repeat, such a cool idea! Highly recommend when a screen break is needed. Arrived in perfect condition.
★★★★★
if you love shashibo, get this!
got a single shashibo for Christmas, bought this for myself for fun. there are several "play modes" - but for the most part, I'm just enjoying having two matching shashibos (for the price you'd get a two pack normally), plus all the bonuses of the cards indicating new shapes and difficulty levels each card has a QR code to show you how to make it if you're stuck thinking of buying a second one of these so I can set up a 4 person game. Great value and super fun! if you love shashibo, get it, no hesitations
★★★★☆
Super fun!
I'm a kindergarten teacher and my students LOVE shashibo. My only complaint is that the cubes fall apart after a while.
Questions about Shashibo Battle Shapes — Magnetic Puzzle Game
Can I play Battle Shapes alone?
Yes. The listing describes it as a game for solo play or for two players facing off, so it works as a personal challenge or a match with a friend.
Do I need to know Shashibo shapes already?
No, but it helps. The game builds on the same shape-shifting system, and the memory and spatial skills from regular folding carry straight over, so practice on any cube pays off.
Does Battle Shapes work with my other cubes?
Yes. It's built on Shashibo's cube system, and its pieces are compatible with other Shashibo cubes you own, so the game adds to your collection rather than sitting apart from it.
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