Rubiks Cube

Ever wonder what all of those letters represent in all of those Rubik's Cube solving techniques? Get the explanation of the notation used for the Rubik's Cube right here. Keep an eye out for one verbal "typo" -- at about 1:58 he says "D" where he really meant "D squared."

Check out this video from Make Magazine! Watch Action Girl and Bre Pettis show you how to make a Rubik's Cube out of dice, magnets and epoxy. Interestingly enough, the first Rubik's Cube ever was made with magnets! We found inspiration in Gfixler'and Burzvingion's instructions ...more

Why solve the Rubik's Cube if you can't do it blindfolded, too? Don't be a loser. Learn memorization technique in this first video, then learn the algorithms. -The Algorithms- EO: 2 edges: MUMUMU2M'UM'UM'U2 4 edges: [MU]*4 [M'U]*4 CO: 2 corners: U'[R'D'RD]*2 U[D'R'DR] Sun ...more

It's time to disassemble your Rubik's puzzle, so how do you do it? Erno Rubik designed these puzzles to be solved, but every once in a while it is necessary to take them apart, either for cleaning, lubricating or for replacing game parts. This video tutorial will teach you ho ...more

Check out this video to learn how to make your rubik's cube spin more easily. Enjoy!

Wow, this 4x4 rubik's cube looks daunting to assemble, but entirely possible!

Here are some tricks/patterns you can do on the Rubik's Cube. You'll need to know how to use notation and algorithms, otherwise this will be useless to you. So, in order to do tricks, you need to not be an idiot, or just be willing to take it all the way.

Alright, you've made a Siamese Rubik's Cube, now what are you going to do? Solve it? Yeah, why not? See how to do it.

Following these tips will not make you a speedsolving fool, but following these cubing tips, you can become a little bit quicker than you were before. Trust me. You will. Lubrication is a must.

Here are some pointers on taking your Rubik's Cube apart and putting it back together. If you just got tired of trying to solve the darn thing, just do this (you cheater you).

So you are having trouble solving this crazy Rubik's Cube. We will show you in a few simple steps how to solve this most intriguing puzzle.

This video shows an explanation for an Advanced Edge Pairing method for the 5x5x5 Cube. The method used is as follows. First, you should match up edges on the middle layers (in the build ring) to form complete "tredges," or triple edge pieces. Then replace and store these tred ...more

In this tutorial, learn how to do a variety of very cool tricks. In the first, you will appear to solve a jumbled Rubik's cube in less than two seconds by jumping up and magically moving the pieces into place. In the second, learn how to stack dice like in a video game. The th ...more

Rubik's Cube for Dummies. Get it out and dust it off. This is an 8 part video series for solving the 3x3 Rubik's Cube. Part 1 of 8 - How to Solve a Rubik's Cube for dummies. Part 2 of 8 - How to Solve a Rubik's Cube for dummies. Part 3 of 8 - How to Solve a Rubik's Cube for ...more

The Rubik's company has created a veritable cornucopia of Rubik's Cubes and similar puzzles. This is tutorial video on how to do a traditional 3x3 Rubik's Cube and is a very easy solution. This video sequence has seven steps. Part 1 of 7 - How to Solve a Rubik's Cube in seven ...more

It's much easier to solve a 2x2 Rubik's cube than it is to solve a 3x3 Rubik's cube. This Rubik's Cube video tutorial will show you how to solve a 2x2 Rubik's Cube using only two algorithms! Part 1 of 2 - How to Solve a 2x2 Rubik's Cube using only two algorithms. Part 2 of 2 ...more

This how to video describes how to solve a Rubik's Cube by using a variety of methods. This is perfect for the puzzle solving game addict or anyone clueless about Rubik's Cube. The author observes different crosses and patterns on the Rubik's Cube and uses them to complete alg ...more

Can't solve the 3x3 Rubik's Cube? Well, this is perfect for you. Get a 2x2 Cube, also known as the mini or the pocket cube. Then, watch this two-parter to solve it. Part 1 of 2 - How to Solve a mini 2x2 Rubik's Cube. Part 2 of 2 - How to Solve a mini 2x2 Rubik's Cube.

Well, you're bored of just solving the Rubik's Cube, and you've broken all of your personal records? Now what? How about blindsolving? Watch this seven-part series to see how to do it. Now, if you can't even solve a Rubik's Cube with your eyes staring deep into those vibrant c ...more

See how to pair the edges of the Olympicube (V-cube), the Rubik's Cube of all Rubik's Cubes! Watch this two-parter to help you on your way to brilliance, because you know you can't get there yourself. Part 1 of 2 - How to Pair the edges on a 5x5 Rubik's Cube. Part 2 of 2 - Ho ...more

In this video the author shows how to solve a Rubik's Cube using Peter's method. He says that he is not going to give any algorithm or step by step procedure but that he intends to give an over view of how to solve a Rubik's Cube. He starts with the basics of Peter's method. H ...more

This is a tutorial for solving the Rubik's Cube Revenge, or the 4x4 Cube. If you don't know how to solve the regular 3x3, then you have no business here. Learn that first, then come back and watch this four-part series. Part 1 of 4 - How to Solve a 4x4 Rubik's Cube Revenge. P ...more

Assemble a DIY rubik's cube with tips from this video. This will show you how to build a glow-in-the-dark cube. Part 1 of 4 - How to Assemble a DIY rubik's cube. Part 2 of 4 - How to Assemble a DIY rubik's cube. Part 3 of 4 - How to Assemble a DIY rubik's cube. Part 4 of 4 ...more

This video is the easiest Rubik's Cube tutorial, he swears, it even says so. It starts off with solving the white side in part 1 of the 3x3 tutorial and finishes with solving it altogether in part 5. Part 1 of 5 - How to Solve a Rubik's Cube with algorithms. Part 2 of 5 - How ...more

Most Rubik's cubes are not well-made or well-taken care of. They creak and turn slowly, acting like the cheap pieces of plastic that they for the most part are. There are ways though, even for cheap cubes, to make them work much more quickly and smoothly than they do out of th ...more

Has a Rubik's Cube got you stumped? This video demonstrates how to understand notation in a three-by-three cube. Step one of the video is to understand that there are three types of pieces in a cube. One is a center pieces, these demonstrate what the color of the side must bec ...more

Ever had a picture cube that you just couldn't fix the middles for? If you already understand the Rubik's Cube, then watch these two videos, if not, then watch something else, or read the "7 Step Solution Guide." Part 1 of 2 - How to Solve a picture Rubik's Cube. Part 2 of 2 ...more

Here is a detailed two-part explanation of the LBL method (the beginner's method), for solving the Rubik's Cube, or Eastsheen Cube. Need I say more? Part 1 of 2 - How to Solve the Rubik's Cube with the LBL method. Part 2 of 2 - How to Solve the Rubik's Cube with the LBL method.

This video teaches you how to open a Rubik's Cube using a pair of scissors (and it says other household "tools" might work). After taking out the first block you can simply disassemble the other components as well. It's very useful if you are looking to replace a broken piece ...more

This video is about solving the Rubik's Cube in 5 easy steps. It gives an overview of the Rubik's Cube which may even be considered as surplus information for some people. It also describes common mistakes; for instance, trying to solve one face at a time. It goes on to give ...more

Well, it's up to interpretation as to whether this video shows you how to solve the Rubik's cube the easiest way. Use the set of Rubik's cube algorithms shown to you in this how-to video: 1)FI U LI UI 2)RI DI R D 3)U R UI RI UI FI U F 4)UI LI U L U F UI FI 5)F R U RI UI FI 6) ...more

This is a beginner's method to solving the classic 3x3 Rubik's Cube. It uses the "Green Cross" method, and can be learned in a few hours to a week, depending on how smart you are. Watch all three videos to solve it, and not only that, you will even see the inner workings of th ...more

Can't break the world record for the Rubik's Cube? Well, that probably means you're too slow. Watch these three videos to learn how to be faster, so maybe you can have your fifteen minutes of fame. See the fingertricks and how to lube it up. Keep in mind that you should alrea ...more

Make a basic tri-fold wallet out of duct tape, but add two extra flaps that let it fold out into a cube. And each cube face has the square box pattern associated with Rubik's Cubes, so it looks like an actual toy when you unfold it. You can make the whole thing just using a fe ...more

Find out a new way to solve the Rubik's Cube made famous by Erno Rubik, master puzzle maker. Try to get the OLL (Orientation of the Last Layer) using a new method that lets you look at the cube and figure out a two algorithm move solution to orienting them correctly. Just watc ...more

The CubeCheater iPhone app takes pictures of Rubik's cubes and shows you how to solve them. This is a brand new iPhone application that takes a picture of your Rubik's cube and then solves it for you, step by step. Solve your cube in 0.01 seconds, easy.

Here are some examples of fingertricks that can be used for the Fridrich F2L on the Rubik's Cube. If your Cube is not properly lubricated, you will not be able to perform any of these fingertricks, so go lube it up before you begin. After learning these F2L (first two layers) ...more

Need to improve your Rubik's Cube time? Can't quite solve it as quick as you should be? Maybe you need a little lube, ey? This video tutorial will show you how to lubricate a 4x4 Rubik's Revenge Cube, thus giving you the answer to your slow speedsolving times. With just a lit ...more

Solve the Rubik's Cube with the Fridrich f2l method using tips from this how-to video. Start by making a cross on one side of your Rubik's Cube. After that, flip over your Rubik's Cube and watch the video to learn exactly what to do next--do you think you're going to read it h ...more

This does not teach you how to solve a Rubik's Cube, only how to twist the cube with one hand. Which means you're going to need one loose Cube to do this. You should already know how to solve the 3x3, otherwise you should stick to two hands.

Okay, you want to re-sticker your Rubik's Cube, what do you do? Well, watch this two-part video on how and where to get them, then on how to put them on. Part 1 of 2 - How to Find good Rubik's Cubes and stickers for them. Part 2 of 2 - How to Find good Rubik's Cubes and stick ...more

Learn to solve a Rubik's Cube in no time flat with these easy algorithms to fix those puzzling problems. Whether you have a color that just needs to move a few spots or the proper placement is just a few places off, you can follow these step by step turns of the cube done slow ...more

A great way to rack your brain is by trying to solve a puzzle, so grab your puzzle and get solving! If you need a little help, this two-part video tutorial will show you how to solve the classic Rubik's Cube F2L with the Fridrich Method. The 3x3 Rubik's Cube is one of the most ...more

If you think you can solve a Rubik's Cube from a short video tutorial, you have another thing coming. You'll learn that you can't figure out the 2x2 Mini Rubik's Cube unless you have the time and patience to do so. That's where these two videos come in. Learn the algorithms an ...more

The Rubik's Cube is one of the 20th century's iconic toys. Have you ever wanted to make one? Not a real one, but a 3D image of one? Well then this video was made for you. It features detailed instructions for animating and modeling a Rubik's Cube using 3D Studio MAX.

The video shows a unique method of solving a Rubik's cube. The method is called F2LL or 'winter variation'. There is very little information about this method on the internet. It deals with Corner Orientation. The person in the video is a skilled cube handler. There are 27 alg ...more

Want to learn how to solve the mysterious Rubik's Cube? Well in this video, the viewers will be taught how to do so with the "Ortega method". The video provides a demonstration of this method with a 2x2x2 Rubik's Cube. At each step, the video breaks down the cube into differen ...more

Need a little help solving your Rubik's Cube puzzle? The F2L (First Two Layers) could be tricky, and could get you back to square one if you don't know what you are doing, but don't worry, you'll be able to solve that Cube in no time, especially with this learning twist for yo ...more

Can't solve the little 2x2 Mini Rubik's Cube? Then you need some help. This video tutorial will show you the algorithms needed to solve the 2x2 Rubiks Mini Cube. This is a great way to learn, showing you the way through the regular 3x3 Cube. OLLS 1.F(RUR'U')(RUR'U')RUR'U')F' ...more

Need a little help solving the Rubik's Cube? This video tutorial will show you how to solve the mighty Rubik's Cube like you've never down before. Well, actually, not really, this is simply for beginners. If you're a beginner, then try this cross method out. Then, you can go t ...more

Need a new trick with the Rubik's Cube? Watch this video tutorial to see how to flip the Rubik's Cube logo. Learn the algorithms to perform the logo swap and you'll impress all of your Rubiks friends.

Okay, want to know all of the tips out there for the Rubik's Cube. Well, let me tell you, you'll learn great tips here, like never putting your Cube in your pocket, and always keep your fingernails clipped.

Well, if you know a little bit about Rubik's Cube notation, and want to be a speed demon, then well, watch. If you know nothing about logarithms, then I suppose you should start somewhere else though. This is not for the cubing novices.