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The Rubik's Cube is a 3D mechanical puzzle. It was invented in 1974 by Hungarian sculptor and architecture professor Ernő Rubik. By January 2009, 350 million cubes had been sold worldwide, making it the best-selling puzzle game globally and widely regarded as the best-selling game in the world.

In a classic Rubik's Cube, each of the six faces is covered with nine stickers in six colors (traditionally white, red, yellow, green, blue, and orange). A rotating mechanism allows each face to turn independently from the others, causing the colors to become scrambled. To solve the puzzle, each face of the cube must consist of stickers of the same color. Various other puzzles have been produced with a different number of stickers, not all by Rubik. The original 3×3×3 version of the cube celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2010.

For those who are just starting in speedcubing, it is advisable to avoid purchasing larger cubes as a first experience. The most suitable options for beginners are cubes like the 2x2, 3x3, and Pyraminx. These cubes are ideal for entering the world of cubing. Getting familiar with these 3D puzzles and understanding the solving methods will later help with the transition to more complex puzzles (4x4, 5x5, etc.).

The basic techniques for solving the Rubik's Cube include the "Layer-by-Layer" method, where you first solve the first layer, then the second, and finally the third. Another popular method is CFOP, which is faster and consists of the following steps: Cross, F2L, OLL, and PLL.

The time it takes to learn to solve the Rubik's Cube depends on continuous practice. A beginner might take from a few hours to several days to understand the basic method, while advanced solvers might take months to achieve better times.

Yes, there are many versions of the Rubik's Cube, such as the 2x2 (Pocket Cube), 4x4, 5x5, and many other variations that offer different levels of difficulty and excitement for cube enthusiasts.