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BeginnerInvented 1974
3×3
The classic. The legend.
The original Rubik's Cube. Invented in 1974 by Ernő Rubik, it remains the most iconic puzzle in the world — and the gateway to speedcubing.
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Start with the beginner path, then unlock advanced techniques.
BeginnerRecommended
Layer by Layer
Solve the cube one layer at a time. The friendliest entry point.
7 steps~4h
Start
Advanced
CFOP (Fridrich)
The dominant speedcubing method. Cross, F2L, OLL, PLL. ~120 algorithms to learn.
— steps~40h
Possible states
43 quintillion
Year invented
1974
Did you know?
Every 3×3 scramble can be solved in 20 moves or fewer — this is called God's Number.