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Interactive 3x3 Cube Simulator

Manipulate real-time face turns (F, R, U, B, L, D) to experiment with standard WCA algorithm mechanics directly inside your browser.

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RIGHT (R)
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CROWN JEWELS — HIGHLIGHT PUZZLES

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TWISTY CUBES & SPEEDCUBES INVENTORY

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2x2 Speedcube Solved and Scrambled View SOLVED SCRAMBLED

2x2 Pocket Speedcube

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Type:2x2x2 Pocket Cube
Brand / Model:MoYu MGC 2x2 Magnetic
Difficulty:Beginner (2/10)
Best Record:2.84 Seconds
Material:Stickerless ABS
Mechanism:Internal Magnetic Core
In-Hand Qty:2 Pcs
Availability:In Collection
Condition:Lubricated & Tuned

Solving Method & Performance Breakdown — 2x2

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Primary Method: Ortega / EG-1
Avg Move Count: 15-20 Turns
Corner Cutting: 45 Degrees
Weight: 65g

Algorithm Mechanics: Solved by building a first face (regardless of side color match), orienting the top layer (OLL), and simultaneously permuting both layers (PBL).

Personal Notes: MGC magnetic positioning prevents lockups during high-speed finger tricks.

Speedcube Competition Ready
3x3 Speedcube Solved and Scrambled View SOLVED SCRAMBLED

3x3 Flagship Speedcube

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Type:3x3x3 Standard
Brand / Model:GAN 12 MagLev UV
Difficulty:Intermediate (5/10)
Best Record:14.20 Seconds
Material:UV Coated Stickerless
Mechanism:MagLev Repulsion + Core Magnets
In-Hand Qty:4 Pcs
Availability:In Collection
Condition:Pro Competition Spec

Solving Method & Performance Breakdown — 3x3

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Primary Method: CFOP (Fridrich)
Avg Move Count: 55-60 TPS
Magnet Elasticity: 6 Level MagLev
Weight: 66g Ultra Light

Algorithm Mechanics: Solved sequentially: Cross -> First 2 Layers (F2L) -> Orienting Last Layer (OLL) -> Permuting Last Layer (PLL).

Personal Notes: MagLev magnetic repulsion replaces traditional springs, eliminating mechanical friction completely.

WCA Competition Main Puzzle
4x4 Speedcube Solved and Scrambled View SOLVED SCRAMBLED

4x4 Revenge Speedcube

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Type:4x4x4 Master Cube
Brand / Model:YJ Aosu WR M 4x4
Difficulty:Hard (6/10)
Best Record:58.4 Seconds
Material:Stickerless ABS
Mechanism:Factory Magnetic Positioning
In-Hand Qty:2 Pcs
Availability:In Collection
Condition:Tuned & Parity Ready

Solving Method & Performance Breakdown — 4x4

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Primary Method: Yau Method / Yau-4
Parities: OLL & PLL Parity
Corner Cutting: 40 Degrees
Weight: 118g

Algorithm Mechanics: Uses Yau method: Solve 2 opposite centers -> Solve 3 cross edges -> Solve remaining 4 centers -> Finish edge pairing -> Solve like 3x3 while handling OLL/PLL parity algorithms.

Even-Layer High Speed Puzzle
Pyraminx Pyramid Cube Solved and Scrambled View SOLVED SCRAMBLED

Pyraminx (Pyramid Speedcube)

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Type:Tetrahedron Pyraminx
Brand / Model:GAN Pyraminx M Magnetic
Difficulty:Easy (3/10)
Best Record:4.12 Seconds
Material:Primary Core ABS
Mechanism:GES Elasticity + Core Magnets
In-Hand Qty:1 Pc
Availability:In Collection
Condition:Ultralight Tuned

Solving Method & Performance Breakdown — Pyraminx

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Primary Method: L4E (Last 4 Edges) / Oka
Sides: 4 Triangular Faces
Movable Tips: 4 Independent Tips
Weight: 64g

Algorithm Mechanics: Align 4 trivial corner tips -> Solve 3 center pieces around one face -> Solve first layer edges -> Apply L4E algorithm to solve remaining edges in 1 step.

WCA Official Pyramid Puzzle
Snake Cube Folded Ball and Straight Snake View FOLDED BALL STRAIGHT

Twist Snake Puzzle (Rubik's Snake)

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Type:24 / 36 Prism Twist Snake
Brand / Model:ShengShou 24-Piece Twist
Difficulty:Freeform (3/10)
Ball Shape Time:12.5 Seconds
Material:Spring-Loaded ABS Prisms
Mechanism:Rotational Spring-Detent Bolts
In-Hand Qty:2 Pcs
Availability:In Collection
Condition:Smooth Spring Click

Shape Mechanics & Geometry Breakdown — Snake Puzzle

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Prism Count: 24 Triangular Wedges
Possible Shapes: 100+ Geometric Forms
Degrees of Turn: 90 / 180 / 270 Deg
Weight: 90g

Geometry Mechanics: Composed of 24 right-angled isosceles triangular prisms connected by spring bolts. Can be transformed into a sphere, cobra snake, dog, swan, or rocket.

Classic Mechanical Morphing Puzzle
Megaminx Dodecahedron Solved and Scrambled View SOLVED SCRAMBLED

Megaminx 12-Sided Dodecahedron

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Type:12-Face Pentagonal Dodecahedron
Brand / Model:YJ YuHu V2 M Megaminx
Difficulty:Hard (7/10)
Best Record:1m 48s
Material:Stickerless Sculpted Ridges
Mechanism:120 Neodymium Magnets
In-Hand Qty:1 Pc
Availability:In Collection
Condition:Sculpted Ridge Grip

Solving Method & Performance Breakdown — Megaminx

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Primary Method: S2L + LL (Westlund)
Total Pieces: 50 Moveable Pieces
Colors: 12 Unique Color Faces
Weight: 145g

Algorithm Mechanics: Extensions of 3x3 CFOP method: Star -> F2L -> S2L (Second 2 Layers) -> Orient Last Layer (OLL) -> Permute Last Layer (PLL).

WCA Official Dodecahedron Event
11x11 Speedcube Solved and Scrambled View SOLVED SCRAMBLED

11x11 Monstrous Speedcube

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Type:11x11x11 High-Order Cube
Brand / Model:ShengShou / Yuxin 11x11
Difficulty:Extreme Master (10/10)
Best Record:42m 15s
Material:Pillowed Stickerless ABS
Mechanism:Multi-Tiered Internal Core
In-Hand Qty:1 Pc
Availability:In Collection
Condition:Pillowed High Stability

Solving Method & Complexity Breakdown — 11x11

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Primary Method: Reduction Method
Center Pieces: 486 Center Tiles
Edge Pieces: 108 Edge Blocks
Weight: 850g Heavyweight

Algorithm Mechanics: Requires systematic reduction: Solve 9x9 inner center blocks for all 6 faces -> Pair up 9-piece edge strips -> Reduce to a simulated 3x3 state while avoiding corner twist popping.

Ultimate High-Order Speedcube Marvel
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BRAIN TEASERS & MECHANICAL LOCK PUZZLES

Metal cast disentanglement puzzles, wooden burr blocks, and 3D assembly challenges

Hanayama Cast Metal Enigma Puzzle ASSEMBLED DISASSEMBLED

Hanayama Cast Enigma (Level 6)

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Type:Cast Zinc Disentanglement
Brand:Hanayama Japan
Difficulty:Grand Master (Level 6/6)
Solve Time:2 Hours 10 Mins
Material:Cast Zinc Alloy Metal
Mechanism:Interlocking Spiral Grooves
In-Hand Qty:1 Pc
Availability:In Collection
Condition:Polished Metallic

Disentanglement Logic — Hanayama Enigma

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Pieces: 3 Interlocking Spirals
Key Action: Rotational Path Alignment
Patented Design: Eldon Vaughn
Weight: 180g Solid Metal

Puzzle Logic: Separate the three interwoven metallic swirl pieces without applying force. Re-assembly requires precise reverse path tracing along hidden internal grooves.

Master Class Japanese Metalwork Challenge
Wooden Burr Puzzle Assembled and Disassembled View ASSEMBLED PIECES

Wooden 12-Piece Interlocking Burr

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Type:12-Piece Interlocking Wood Burr
Craftsmanship:Teak / Rosewood Finish
Difficulty:Advanced (5/10)
Solve Time:18 Minutes
Material:Hand-carved Natural Wood
Mechanism:Notched Key Piece Lock
In-Hand Qty:2 Pcs
Availability:In Collection
Condition:Smooth Waxed Finish

Interlocking Wood Assembly Logic

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Notched Sticks: 11 Interlocking Sticks
Key Piece: 1 Solid Un-notched Key
Origin: Traditional Chinese / European
Weight: 110g

Assembly Mechanics: 11 notched sticks form a 3D cage structure, held tightly together by a single smooth key stick that slides out first to unlock the entire burr cluster.

Classic Handcrafted Woodwork Puzzle

TARGET HUNT — PUZZLE WISHLIST

21x21 Speedcube
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21x21 Monster Cube

WHERE TO FIND: Cubicle / SpeedCubeShop

EST. PRICE: $1,200+

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Square-1 Speedcube
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Square-1 Shape Shifter

WHERE TO FIND: Cubelelo India

EST. PRICE: ₹1,800

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ShengShou Magnetic Clock
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QiYi Mag Clock
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Magnetic Clock

WHERE TO FIND: Cubelelo India

EST. PRICE: ₹2,200

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