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
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
The Rubik's Revenge (4x4) is a limited release upgrade on the world's best selling puzzle - Rubik's Cube (3x3). This five-part video tutorial will show you how to solve the mighty 4x4 Rubiks Cube Revenge. If you don't think you can solve it, you probably can't, so don't even ...more
Erno Rubik had no idea his three-dimensional, mechanical puzzle cube would be so popular when he designed it, but he did know it would perplex problem-solvers all over the world. In order to solve the Rubik's Cube, you need to know a little bit about math, specifically algorit ...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
This video shows you how to simply solve a 2x2 Rubik's Cube. WARNING!!!! If you have not learned the algorithms from a 3x3 tutorial, you must learn them now or you will not be able to solve this Rubik's Cube, because it's so hard... Really. I'm not lying. Unless you just want ...more
This is a video tutorial on how to solve a 2x2 Rubik's cube using the Ortega method. The tip from the author is to go for the color whose maximum squares are already together. It is also pointed out that not only does the Ortega method involve three steps, which is time consum ...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
In order to solve a 5x5 Rubik's Professor Cube, you'll need to, of course, already know how to solve a 3x3 Rubiks Cube. First, you'll need to get the centers solved first, then you pair the edges (with the algorithm 2D*, R, F', U, R', F, D'*), and solve parity (with the algori ...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.
So you can't solve the classic 3x3 Rubik's Cube? Try your hands at something a little more your size. Check out this video tutorial to learn how to solve a Rubik's 2x2 Mini Cube. Still can't figure out these algorithms? Then maybe you should try a 1x1 Rubiks Cube, ey?
Well, if you just can't solve that small Rubik's Cube of yours, watch this, because it claims to be the easiest tutorial, but I'm not saying that.
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 first part of the 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. Check out this walk-thro ...more
This video tutorial will teach you how to solve the F2L (first two layers) of a Rubik's cube with a Fridrich F2L Method. This is only the basics of solving the first step of the Rubiks Cube, which means no algorithms, just right positioning, and if you can get quick enough it ...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
Below, Evgeniy Grigoriev's fully functional Rubik's Cube has been shrunk down to 10mm (that's less than half an inch). Why? Grigoriev roped in world record status with his one-of-a-kind cube fit for fairies and dwarves. Actually, I think it's too tiny even for dwarves. *If yo ...more
Learn how to solve the infamous Rubik's Cube. Yes, that's right, watch this three-part video tutorial to see how you can solve Erno Rubik's Magic Cube, now known as the Classic 3x3 Rubiks Cube. Learn the notation and the algorithms involved. List of Algorithms: 1/7. Ri Di R ...more
Solve the Rubik's cube using these algorithms: 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)R U RI U R U U RI 7)U R UI LI U RI UI L. So, did you learn from this easy way to solve the Rubik's cube? (FACT: Did you know that the Rubik' ...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
This video is a collection of useful tips and tricks for solving the OLL (Orientation of the Last Layer) and the PLL (Permutation of the Last Layer) of the mighty Rubik's Cube. Learn about learning the algorithms needed and their inverse along with some memorization technique ...more
The Rubik's Cube is probably one of the most well-known puzzles, but if the number of articles about how to solve them is any indication, it's also one of the least understood. How many people do you know who actually know how to solve one? Then, there are those few people wh ...more
Rubik's Cubes are classically frustrating on their own, but what if you want to go that extra mile and make your puzzle impossible to solve? Put it in a jar. Not only will your Rubik's Cube looker cooler, but it will finally stymie your know-it-all friends that come over and ...more
Are Erno Rubik's puzzles driving you mad? You can't solve the Rubik's Cube and you've had enough, so what is the best way to relieve that stress? Getting even, that's what. This video tutorial will teach you how to properly smash the 4x4 Rubik's Cube Revenge puzzle. Smashing ...more
Watch this video tutorial to see how to solve the acid cube Square One puzzle. There's a few things you should know before even trying to solve the Square-1 puzzle, which is knowing how to solve the Rubik's Cube. Then you need to know the notation for rotating the Square One, ...more
A Mastermorphix is sort of like a more intense version of a Rubik's Cube. This tutorial will show you how to solve this triangular puzzle. Basically, once you know how to solve a normal Rubik's Cube, you will be able to master this in no time. The Mastermorphix is four colour ...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
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
If you've solved the classic Rubik's cube and are looking for a bigger challenge, try stepping up to the V-Cube 7, currently the biggest puzzlecube out there. This tuturial walks you through sides, centers, edges to help you work it out. This is a two part video, so make sure ...more
Yes, in this world today, there is this thing called a Rubik's Cube, and in this world with a Rubik's Cube is something else called a Rubik's Clock. The first video here will show you how to easily solve this so-called Rubiks Clock through detailed instructions. You drop from ...more
Who needs a Rubik's Cube when you have a Rubik's World? See how easy it is too learn and solve. Each video is broken down into its own step. V1 (P1): Bring four ice-parts to the top. V2 (P2A): Remove the whites from the bottom. V3 (P2B) and V4 (P2C): Remove the two whites f ...more
If the Rubik's Cube isn't enough of a challenge for you, then take the Pyraminx out for a spin! This two-part video tutorial will show you exactly how to solve the Pyraminx puzzle. This tetrahedron puzzle was made famous by puzzle-maker Uwe Meffert. Learn the algorithms needed ...more
This is a debunk video to show how Michel Gondry faked a video to look like he solves a Rubik's Cube with his feet. There are camera tricks and visual cues you can find to solve this trick. Part 1 of 3 - How to Reveal how Michel Gondry solves Rubik's Cube with feet. Part 2 of ...more
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).
Never heard of Sudokube? Well, for those of you who love sudoku AND the Rubik's Cube, this is just perfect for you. The first video gives you and introduction to the Sudokube, and the last two videos show how to solve the tricky thing. Magnificent! Part 1 of 3 - How to Solve t ...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
Or otherwise known as nerd nirvana. The ARM Powered Android LEGO MultiCuber steps it up a notch to the 7x7x7 rubik's cube. Click here to see the same type of bot solve the 3x3x3...or click here to see serious baby human speed. Previously, Android Can Now Solve the Rubik's Cu ...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
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
MultiCuber achieves another world's first: the timed relay solve of 2x2x2, 3x3x3, 4x4x4 and 5x5x5 Rubik's cubes. We've seen quite a few speedy rubik's cube solvers on WonderHowTo. However, this robot (built entirely out of a LEGOs) uses an algorithm that can can solve a cube ...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 V-Cube 7 is the grandaddy of all Rubik's Cube style puzzles, and it's on of the hardest puzzles to solve, with its 7x7 sides. If you're having a hard time getting started with the puzzle beast, specifically the 5x5 center, then this video tutorial should help you out. See ...more
This is a demonstration on how to use the PLL method to solve a Rubik's cube. The author informs that what people do before and after applying the PLL technique is very important. According to him, people usually tend to first align as many faces as they can, when they see a p ...more
If you know how to solve the Rubik's Cube, then why don't you try yourself at the Square One puzzle? If you thought the Rubiks Cube was puzzling, then you haven't seen anything yet! This video tutorial will show you how to solve the Square One puzzle. The Square-1, also known ...more
Holy crap. Um, I can't solve a rubik's cube, period. This baby has totally shamed me. Time to learn. Thanks for the find, toastykitten! Anybody else got something equally sick? Wonderment submissions welcome. Send 'em on over to rmansur@wonderhowto.com. Previously, Robot Solv ...more
Self proclaimed, "The Worlds Fastest Lego Mindstorms RCX Speedcubing Robot", this little guy is built entirely from LEGOs. Apparently the Cubestormer can solve any 3x3x3 Rubik's cube combination in under 12 seconds, and the last single solve in the video happens in just 4:01 s ...more
You've solve the 4x4 and 5x5 Rubik's Cube already, now you've gotten a V-Cube 6 puzzle. No problem, if you can solve those Rubiks Cubes, you can solve this 6x6 V-Cube. If you haven't solved any of those puzzles, maybe you need a video tutorial, eh? Well, you're in luck, this f ...more
Learn how to solve any weird Rubik's Cube puzzle smaller than 3x3 in under 2.5 minutes. Very cool!
This video tutorial shows how to pass yourself off as a Rubik's Cube master, without even being able to solve one. Start off with a solved Rubik's Cube, and learn these tricks and start fooling friends. Watch this video puzzle tutorial and learn how to do a few moves with a Ru ...more
This tutorial video will show you how to solve the last two centers on the V-cube 7, the Rubik's Cube style puzzle. These 7x7 V-cubes are difficult to solve, but like most puzzles, become easier to handle with practice. Good luck, V-cubers! Just don't expect to solve this puzz ...more
See ten algorithms that if repeated enough times, will bring your Rubik's Cube back to the solve position.
This tutorial video sequence will show you how to solve the V-Cube 6 and V-Cube 7 Rubik's Cube style puzzles. These V-Cubes are difficult to solve, but like most puzzles, become easier to handle with practice. Good luck, V-cubers! Part 1 of 6 - How to Solve the V-Cube 6 and V- ...more
Flash video. It's what all smartphone users have been waiting for. Why has it taken sooo long? And why is Apple still resistant? Here's the scoop, via Wired: "Adobe is releasing Flash Player 10.1 for mobile phones and desktops today. And it is piggy-backing on Google’s fast ...more
By "God," I mean Morley Davidson, John Dethridge, Herbert Kociemba, Tomas Rokicki and about 35 CPU-years. Ever since Erno Rubik conceived the Rubik's Cube in 1974, math-minded cubers have been trying to find the most efficient number of moves required to solve the 3x3 Rubik's ...more
When you just get sick of the Rubik's Cube, try this one out. See how to solve the so-called "F" cube puzzle. Why is it called that? I don't know, but I thought it was the Snake Cube.
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.
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
If you aren't quite as fast as you would like to be on your brand new Rubik's Cube, maybe you should check out this video tutorial that will have that puzzle spinning faster that the Sun. You will see how to properly lubricate your Rubik's Cube with silicone spray, without ev ...more
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