Master the Cube is a free 3D puzzle cube you can twist right in your browser. Choose a cube from 2x2 to 5x5, scramble it and solve it against the clock. It works on phones and computers with no download or sign up and keeps your best times on your device.
Inspired by: Rubik's Cube (invented in 1974).
How to play Master the Cube
- Double click or double tap the cube to scramble it and start the timer.
- Drag across a row or column of the cube to turn that layer.
- Drag on the empty space around the cube to spin the whole cube and see other sides.
- Make every face a single colour to finish. Your time is saved.
- Open the settings to change the cube size, turn speed, scramble length and colours.
Controls
- Keyboard: Not needed.
- Mouse: Drag on the cube to turn a layer. Drag outside the cube to rotate the whole cube. Double click to start.
- Touch screen: Swipe on the cube to turn layers. Swipe beside it to rotate the view. Double tap to start.
Tips to score higher
- Learn the layer by layer method: solve one face with its edges first, then the middle layer, then the last layer.
- Start with the 2x2 cube. It teaches the corner moves you need for bigger cubes.
- Use the stats screen to track your average of 5 and average of 12. They show real progress better than one lucky solve.
The story behind Master the Cube
The puzzle cube was invented in 1974 by Erno Rubik, a Hungarian professor of architecture, and it reached the world market in 1980. A standard 3x3 cube has over 43 quintillion possible positions, yet it can always be solved in 20 moves or fewer. It became one of the best selling toys ever, and speedcubing is now a sport with competitions around the world, India included. If you had a cube in school that you could only solve by peeling off the stickers, this is your second chance.
Questions players ask
Is this cube game free?
Yes. It is free in your browser, with no sign up and no download.
Which cube sizes can I play?
You can choose 2x2, 3x3, 4x4 or 5x5 in the settings.
Does it keep my times?
Yes. Your best time, worst time and averages are saved in your browser on this device.
Can I play on my phone?
Yes. Swipe on the cube to turn layers and double tap to start.