Try solving Erno Rubik's brain-teasingly fun puzzle... the Rubik's Cube, or better yet, try out the Rubik's Magic. This puzzle mystifies everyone, but not everyone can solve it, unless you watch this video tutorial. See how to solve the Rubik's Magic puzzle, step-by-step. You' ...more
Get ready for a brainteasingly good time and watch this video tutorial to see how to solve the Rubik's Clock. Wait, the Rubik's Clock, not the Cube? Yes. Rubik's Clock is a two-sided puzzle, each side presenting nine clocks to the puzzler.
The Megaminx is a dodecahedron-shaped puzzle similar to the Rubik's Cube. It has a total of 50 movable pieces to rearrange, compared to the 20 of the Rubik's cube. This two-part video tutorial will show you how to solve just the last layer of the Megaminx mechanical, colored ...more
Check out this video to learn how to assemble and disassemble a rubik's DIY cube. Yes, it's actually possible to assemble and solve!
This video tutorial will show you how to solve the Whip-It puzzle. The Whip-It puzzle is not quite a Rubik's Cube, but it's just as fun! The Whip-It is also referred to as the Puzzle 6. and is a sliding piece puzzle that consists of several discs stacked up into a tower, and t ...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
This is an instructional video on how to do the center dot pattern on a Rubik's Cube. If you want to know any Rubiks Cube trick, this is the easiest one to learn. You don't even have to learn how to solve the puzzle before you can make patterns, but if you want to you can, jus ...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
If you've never gotten a Rubik's Cube because you thought they were too hard, maybe you should try your hands at something smaller, something simpler, something to get you motivated, something called Rubik's Magic. The first video here will show you how to solve the Rubiks Ma ...more
If you know where to get silver sticky paper, then you can make cool looking Rubik's Cubes. Spice it up. Don't just solve it, solve it in style.
Watch this video tutorial from Mike the How-To Guy to learn how to solve a wooden star puzzle brainteaser. Solving one of these wood star puzzles is pretty easy and takes but a second, so watch and learn. It's no Rubik's Cube, but it's worth check out if you're a puzzle lover.
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.
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?
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
The Rubik's Twist, not quite the Rubik's Cube, but just as fun. If you don't this puzzle by the name Twist, perhaps you know it by its more familiar nickname, the Snake. Check out this video tutorial to see how to solve the Rubiks Twist, or Snake, whichever you like better. T ...more
Sweden's Hans Andersson, has a new way of solving both the Rubik's Cube and Sudoku puzzles... ROBOTS. That's right, memorizing lengthy algorithms or racking your brain with numbers is no longer required to solve these perplexing puzzles. The Tilted Twister and Sudoku Solver a ...more
A few extra things you can do with a solved cube, like creating different patterns on the club, plus a way to cheat at solving a Rubik's cube.
Need a timer for your speedsolving? You needn't buy a Rubik's Cube timer, becasue there's one available on the web for free, and it's called CalCubeTimer (CCT). Get the newest version (0.9.6) here, then see how to create a desktop shortcut in Windows.
In December of last year, Australian Feliks Zemdegs broke the human world record for solving a Rubik's Cube with a time of 4.737 seconds. Well, this robot did it way, way faster by solving one in under 1 second. Don't tell me a robot takeover isn't real possibility. Video: . D ...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
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
This is a video puzzle tutorial on how to solve the Right Brain Teaser made by Channel Craft, which some people would call the game device of cruel torture. Channel Craft's Brain Teaser puzzles are crafted from cherry wood, and the ropes, beads and posts create obstacles to k ...more
If you have two junk Rubik's Cubes, then why not put them together? This is only for when you are getting bored solving the regular Rubik's Cube. Don't try this newbies, because you can't handle it.
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."
It's time to lubricate 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 how ...more
It's time to disassemble your Eastsheen puzzle, so how do you do it? These puzzles are meant to be solved, just like the Rubik's Cube, but every once in a while it is necessary to take them apart, either for cleaning, lubricating or for replacing game parts. This video tutori ...more
It's time to disassemble your Megaminx puzzle, so how do you do it? These puzzles are meant to be solved, just like the Rubik's Cube, but every once in a while it is necessary to take them apart, either for cleaning, lubricating or for replacing game parts. This video tutoria ...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
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
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
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
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
This video tutorial is for beginner puzzlers who are getting more advanced in their speedsolving of the Rubik's Cube. When solving the Rubiks Cube, there are these mathematical equations called algorithms, which I'm sure you already know. But wait... what do algorithms have to ...more
This video tutorial is for beginner puzzlers who are getting more advanced in their speedsolving of the Rubik's Cube. When solving the Rubiks Cube, there are these mathematical equations called algorithms, which I'm sure you already know, but in this algorithms you may find th ...more
Since its invention in 1974, the Rubik's Cube has become a favorite pastime among geeks, puzzle lovers, and other similarly unique individuals. It is currently available in four basic flavors; Rubik's Mini, Rubik's Cube, Rubiks Revenge, and Professor's Cube. This video tutoria ...more
This is a basic tutorial on using the Cube Explorer computer software to create your own custom algorithms for different 3x3 Rubik's Cube patterns. And just when you thought the Rubik's Cube couldn't get any more fun! Note: In order to grey-out a cube square and make it unde ...more
The V-Cube 6 puzzle is a uniquely designed and constructed skill game. V-Cube 6 is a multi-colored, multiple-layered cube, rotating smoothly on based axes. The player is required to discover a strategy to achieve uniform color sides on her or his V-Cube, but in this process, t ...more
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.
WonderHowTo loves the Rubik's Cube. We've got endless tutorials on speed solving, disassembling, assembling, algorithms, and more. If you're already a master of the cube, here's a new challenge for you: make some DIY modifications with BrittLiv's Instructable. Previously, 1,0 ...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
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
Have you ever wondered how to solve the Rubix Magic? Well, this video is designed to do just that. This is a very short video; the demonstrator shows us how to play this game, loosely based on the Rubik's Cube and how it is solved. Watch this video to find out more about the R ...more
The Rubik's company has created a veritable cornucopia of Rubik's cubes and puzzles of that nature. While the Pyraminx is not a Rubik's product, it is similar in nature. The Pyraminx is a tetrahedron which had several colored sides which turn and twist. This tutorial video wil ...more
The Rubik's company has come out with a veritable cornucopia of Rubik's cubes and other fun puzzle devices. This tutorial video will show you how to solve a Rubik's Magic as well as show you several example solvings.
Having problems with your Rubik's Cube stickers? Are they keeping you from solving that cube super fast? Well, learn how to take off Rubik's Cube stickers and clean the gunk. You can easily take off those stickers with a cell phone battery cover, then use a little Tide-to-Go I ...more
This is a slow visual explanation on how to make a "flower pattern" on the Rubik's Cube. Very easy to do from the solved position. Just a few turns and that's it.
Here at WonderHowTo we love the rubik's cube. We also love cake decorating. So what better than a rubik's cube cake? It looks somewhat complicated, but it surely can't be as complicated as solving the cube itself! Read now: How to Make a Totally Awesome Rubik's Cube Cake by a ...more
Well, not just chicks. A couple LEGO dudes, too. (Oh, and a horse). All I can say is, I'm head over heels in love. With a LEGO People operated, felt tip pen printer. B3ta forum member Squirrelfantasy spent about three weeks building his LEGO printer, which uses a felt-tip pen ...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
Is the normal Rubik's Cube not enough challenge for you? Does your brain require more stimulation than a 3x3 or a 4x4 puzzle can give? Well, you're in luck, because you can build your own special Rubiks Cube, your very own 2x2x6. This video tutorial, in two parts, will get yo ...more
Last year, Hasbro unveiled Scrabble Flash, an electronic version of the popular word game which consists of five SmartLink letter tiles that can communicate with one another using near field communication (NFC) to spell and score words. It's an interesting (and fun) way to bui ...more
Defined by Urban Dictionary, Nerdtastic: Something generally not cool, but to a nerd it's freakin' fantastic. Below, a collection of WonderHowTo's top 10 favorite, utterly nerdtastic Halloween costume tutorials. The clock's ticking, so if you don't have your costume yet, perus ...more
WonderHowTo is made up niche communities called Worlds. If you've yet to join one (or create your own), get a taste below of what's going on in the community. Check in every Wednesday for a roundup of new activities and projects. Hacking, crafting, mining & more… just another ...more
You're confused? You don't know what a Rubik's Clock is? Well, like most lazy gamers, you thought the buck stopped at the Rubik's Cube, but you were wrong. The Rubiks Clock is a two-sided puzzle -- two sided? How could two sides compare to the six-sided puzzle of notorious fa ...more
Use different methods to get faster at solving the Rubik's Cube. Some of these you can figure out yourself, but is that going to stop you from watching this video? I don't think so.
See a method to breaking in your Rubik's Cube for faster solving. Yep, that's it.
Nerds get a bad rap most of the time, but on Halloween, everyone wants to be one. However, not everyone knows how to geek it out without going too far. There is a limit, even for nerds, and these eight Halloween costumes are nerdy times pi. #1. Mozilla Firefox Costume Dressi ...more
A good prank requires decent effort, creativity, and impeccable timing. If you're in the office, there are plenty of hilarious pranks to play on coworkers, and for your family and friends, there's everything from toothpaste-filled Oreos, to solid milk, to impossible-to-solve ...more
Merge VR, a company mostly known for its virtual reality experiences, is moving into and creating an augmented reality experience that combines an iPhone or Android smartphone, a set of goggles to put your phone in, and a box about the size of a Rubik's Cube which looks more a ...more
Homemade ice cream is so good and you can make it with just a few ingredients and no special equipment. Most cookbooks and magazine recipes expect you to have an ice cream maker at home, but you can imitate the churning effect of an ice cream maker by shaking or tossing around ...more