Rubiks

If you know nothing about solving a Rubik's Cube, don't you think it's about time you learned? Don't you want to be able to walk into a party store, find that Rubik's Cube display on the shelf, and solve the puzzle in front of your friends like it's nothing? Of course you do, ...more

See how to make a Rubik's Cube out of everyday DVD cases. Start out watching this, then go off on your own and see if you can figure it out the rest yourself. If you can solve a Cube, then why can't you build one? Too much for you?

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 video tutorial will show you how to get faster at solving the Rubik's Cube F2L. The 3x3 Rubik's Cube is one of the most baffling puzzles on the m ...more

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

Learn this algorithm to do the cube within a cube design with a Rubik's Cube: F, L, F, U´, R, U, F, F, L, L, U´, L´, B, D´, B´, L, L, U

You seem to have the Rubik's Cube down, you can solve it like no other, but you're not fast. This video tutorial will help you become a faster Rubik's Cube speedcuber with a few tricks and techniques. If you are a beginner, there will be some things you might not understand y ...more

Want a new way to solve the OLL (Orientation of the Last Layer) on a Rubik's Cube? Well, go no further, this video tutorial will show you how to use the 2-Look OLL method to solve the Rubik's Cube. The 2-Look OLL is simply the Fridrich OLL step, but done in two stages so that ...more

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.

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

See a method to breaking in your Rubik's Cube for faster solving. Yep, that's it.

If you've watched our video on solving a Domino Rubik's Cube, you know that asymmetrical Rubik's "Cubes" exist and are readily solvable. If you haven't, go watch that video and come back, because this one is going to teach you how to solve the mother of the domino cube, the 3x ...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

Ever hear of a Rubik's Cube, well, did you know that some people can even solve it blindfolded? Yes, that right... blindfolded. Check out this three-part video tutorial on how to start blindsolving the Rubik's Cube. Please do not attempt to solve the Rubiks Cube blindfolded u ...more

Finally, learn one of the biggest Rubik's Cubes around, or better yet, learn the 5x5 Eastsheen Cube, because it's smaller and more reliable. Watch this in two parts, if you can handle it. Part 1 of 2 - How to Solve a 5x5 Rubik's Cube. Part 2 of 2 - How to Solve a 5x5 Rubik's ...more

So, you're solving your Rubik's Cube, like the speedsolver you are, and all of a sudden... clink, its center cap falls off. What do you do now? Well, this video tutorial will show you how to prevent your Rubiks Cube center caps from popping off. These DIY cubes have never bee ...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

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

Need a little help solving the last part of the Rubik's Cube puzzle? Permutating the last layer 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 every possible PLL situation. Chec ...more

So, you can solve the Rubik's Cube, can you? Can you solve this mighty puzzle in under thirty seconds? What, no? Well, what are you going to do about that? Maybe check this video tutorial out on how to speed up the Jessica Fridrich Method on a Rubik's Cube. These cube solving ...more

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

If you are so good at solving Rubik's Cubes that your cube is starting to show signs of wear and tear for your excessive, fast solving, give yourself a pat on the back. You are really smart. But not your cube is sticky and the stickers are falling off! Don't let your pride and ...more

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 a little help solving the last part of the Rubik's Cube puzzle? Permutating the last layer 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 every possible PLL situation. Chec ...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

This is for those of you who can't figure out how to solve the Rubik's Snake on your own. This puzzle is also called the Rubik's Twist. When you get bored of the cube, pick one of these babies up.

Need to lube your Rubik's or Eastsheen Cube? Well, check out this video for a real tip on doing so. Here, you'll see how to lubricate your 5x5 Rubiks Cube with heavy duty silicone. If you can solve the Professor Cube, then this will help you solve it quicker.

Need a little help solving the last part of the Rubik's Cube puzzle? Permutating the last layer 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 every possible PLL situation. Chec ...more

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

In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to solve the Rubik's Cube's PLL (Permutation of the Last Layer) with these tips and tricks. You'll learn some simple memorization techniques for PLL's, you'll be shown a website and a timer that made for the PLL's, and you'll learn some ...more

Sure, there's six steps, by why are there eight videos? Well, why don't you just keep reading, or watching? Video 1 covers the U face edge pieces. Video 2 covers the U face corner pieces. Video 3 covers the middle edge pieces. Video 4 gives you a more detailed explanation ...more

Solving the Rubik's Cube can be difficult, but solving a 4x4 Rubiks Cube might be even harder. This Rubiks Revenge Cube is going to frustrate you until the world ends, unless you check out this three-step video tutorial. See how to completely solve the 4x4 Rubik's Cube Revenge ...more

--with algorithms! If you know nothing on the Rubik's Cube, then you'll probably still know nothing on the Rubik's Cube after watching this, because you should really start off somewhere smaller. This is for those cubers who know a little bit about solving it already. Watch bo ...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

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.

If you've ever wanted to solve a Rubik's Cube and look like a genius, you're going to have to watch this puzzle solving video tutorial. This video will show you how to, yes, solve a Rubik's Cube. Now, in order to solve a Rubiks Cube, you need to know what is the front, bottom ...more

If you and your friends love to solve different kinds of Rubik's cubes, and you want to play a prank on one or more of those friends, this video will show you how. It will teach you how to take apart a 4x4 Rubik's Cube with a core and put it back together without the core, so ...more

Check out these step-by-step instructions on how to solve a Rubik's Magic really fast (in under 2 seconds).

Rubik’s UFO is an out-of-this-world puzzle experience from the inventors of the world famous Rubik’s Cube! A few twists and turns completely scrambles the UFO. The challenge is to put the UFO back in working order with all the colors matching up. Can you do it? This two-part ...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

Are you a beginner Rubik's Cube solver? Can't quite figure it out yet? Too slow? Well, solving the Rubik's Cube is easy, but solving the Rubiks Cube fast is hard, just keep that in mind. This three-part video tutorial will show you how to solve the mighty puzzle with the begi ...more

You can solve a Rubik's Cube, right? If not, you're in the wrong place, because this is not for beginners. You need to already be a genius before you can be a master solver, so go back to school, go back to watching television... go back to your mother, because you're not read ...more

This video shows you how to apply stickers on your Rubik's 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."

Solving puzzles can be hard, especially when it comes to Rubik's Cube. Erno Rubik's puzzles are extremely difficult, three-dimensional mechanical cubes, unless you're determined and can handle a few mathematical algorithms, then they're easy, or at least not impossible. Watch ...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.

Try solving Erno Rubik's brain-teasingly fun classic puzzle... the Rubik's Cube. This puzzle cube mystifies everyone, but not everyone can solve it, unless you watch this three-part video tutorial. See how to solve the classic Rubik's Cube puzzle, step-by-step. You'll learn ab ...more

That 5x5 monster Rubik's Cube can be quite tricky, especially when taking it apart. Watch all four of these videos to disassemble it for cleaning or lubing. This should also work with the Eastsheen, too. Part 1 of 4 - How to Disassemble and reassemble a 5x5 Rubik's Cube. Part ...more

This is a video tutorial on how to use the 2-Look PLL method to solve the Rubik's Cube. You'll be able to solve the PLL (Permutation of the Last Layer) using only six algorithms as opposed to twenty-one algorithms that are required for the Fridrich PLL Method on the Rubiks Cub ...more

Solve the 4x4 Rubik's Cube, finally! Part one demonstrates how to solve the centers and pair the edges. This second part is pretty self explanatory from the first, and it demonstrates the various types of parity. Know your algorithms! Part 1 of 2 - How to Solve a 4x4 Rubik' ...more

Solving puzzles can be hard, especially when it comes to Rubik's Cube. Erno Rubik's puzzles are extremely difficult, three-dimensional mechanical cubes, unless you're determined and can handle a few mathematical algorithms, then they're easy, or at least not impossible. Watch ...more

This video shows you how to use lubrication to help you solve your Rubik's Cube faster. Lubrications not to use: - Sand - Petroleum or KY jelly - Vic's Vapor Rub - WD-40 Lubrication To use: - CRC Heavy Duty Silicone spray This Lubrication can be found by the car part section ...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 new way to impress your friends and family? Watch this video tutorial to learn how to solve the Rubik's Cube blindfolded. To solve the Rubiks Cube blindly, use the Pochmann Method. You really need to practice this method to get it down, because there are many things to ...more

Solving puzzles can be hard, especially when it comes to Rubik's Cube. Erno Rubik's puzzles are extremely difficult, three-dimensional mechanical cubes, unless you're determined and can handle a few mathematical algorithms, then they're easy, or at least not impossible. Watch ...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