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Learn to solve the Rubik’s Cube
Tired of hazy, confusing solutions to the Rubik’s Cube? Just follow these step-by-step instructions and you will be able to solve the Rubik’s Cube by yourself in a couple of minutes. Surprise your friends by solving the most popular puzzle in the world.
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Do you have a 2x2 Rubik's Cube? It can be solved in just 3 steps, with very few moves to learn and a picture of every move. If you already know the 3x3, the first step will look familiar.
There are lots of Rubik’s Cube brands, but they don’t all have the same quality or price, and paying more doesn’t always mean buying a better cube. We show you the best quality cubes and where to buy them at the best price.
Can you solve your Rubik’s Cube? Yes? In under a minute? These guys can solve it in a few seconds, with just one hand, with their feet or even blindfolded. You won’t believe it until you see it. Check out these amazing videos!
Once you can solve the cube, you can use it to draw: stripes, dots, crosses, letters and even a cube inside another cube. Here are 20 Rubik’s Cube patterns, from easiest to hardest, with a picture of every move.
Time how long it takes you to solve the cube with official scrambles like those used in competitions, 15-second inspection and averages of 5 and 12. Your times are saved in your browser.
Stuck? Show your cube to the camera or paint its colours and we give you the solution: the shortest one, in 20 moves or fewer, or step by step with our method, with a 3D cube that shows every move.
Do you want to know more about the Rubik’s Cube? If you like curiosities (Who invented the cube? Why did he invent it?) or just want to see fun things related to this puzzle, follow our blog to keep up to date with everything about the cube!
