The Rubik’s cube has been holding the title of the most popular game in the world over the last half century as hundreds of millions of people have dared to take on the challenge of solving it over the years. Finally, when the more persistent ones managed to find the “key to its mysterious lock”, […]
Methods of solving the 3×3 Cube
THE DIFFERENT METHODS OF SOLVING THE CUBE The 3×3 Cube is undoubtedly a puzzle of great complexity. This means that, like any complex problem, the cube is amenable to a variety of different ways of analysis and approach until the final solution is found. Over the years many methods have been studied to solve […]
How to Solve a 3×3 cube
Many people believe that it takes a high level of intelligence to solve the Rubik’s Cube. We will debunk this myth today, showing a simple method for anyone to solve the cube on their first encounter with it. INTRODUCTION TO THE MOVEMENT OF THE CUBE In order to apply this method, it is first necessary […]
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Benefits of playing with the Cube and a 3D puzzle
Engagement with a Cube can bring multiple benefits, physically and mentally, for those who incorporate it into their lives. In detail, speedcubing improves: The synchronisation of observing and reacting, a skill essential for many daily activities. Eyes and hands learn to work together in harmony on the way to solving the cube. The dexterity of […]
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Speedcubing: What is it after all?
Speedcubing is a globally recognised sport in which competitors solve combination puzzles in the shortest possible time. The most popular event is the well-known 3×3 Cube . However, the dimensions of the Cube may vary from 2×2 to 7×7, and there are also puzzles of different shapes (e.g. Pyraminx). Finally, some events involve increased difficulty […]
Historical Background
The Rubik’s Cube was invented in 1974 by Hungarian architect Erno Rubik. During his time as a professor at the Budapest College of Applied Arts, Rubik invented the cube in an attempt to present his students with a model of three-dimensional motion. In fact, Rubik’s prototype did not include colours. He added these later in order to differentiate the pieces of the cube from one another, giving the cube its final form, as we know it today.