Review of The Cube

The Cube (II) (2021– )
6/10
Challenging Games Keep It Interesting
1 July 2021
This is another of the big box game shows that have become prevalent. The big item on this show is a cube that measures 15 square feet. Contestants play inside the cube, which adds intensity and defines the field of play.

Dwyane Wade plays host to teams of two. The cube has sophisticated lighting and a floor that can be programmed to display games. The graphics are done well.

A team gets 9 lives to complete as many games as possible. If they win all seven games, they take home $250,000. But it is tough to win the games, which can be about hand-eye coordination or memory, often timed. Most game shows have audiences, but this one does not, so it feels more like a sterile atmosphere where it is just a player versus the game at hand. Some tasks are designed for two players.

The games are not easy and the rewards are significant. Since most games are timed, viewers can feel the pressure the contestants are under. Wade tries to keep things light and personable, but "the cube" does some trash talking, always pointing out the failures of the contestants. Fortunately, the actual games are interesting and challenging.
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