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Speedcubing

players solve single piece 3D puzzles in the quickest time possible. At its core, the sport is about solve a puzzle as fast as possible after an official scramble while following the regulations. Participation format: Individual. It is typically contested on or in Competition table with timer and judge. Scoring is based on Time, average, best time, or fewest moves. Core equipment includes puzzle, timer, mat, scramble/result system. Important forms include 3x3x3 Cube, Blindfolded / one-handed, Fewest moves. Listed competitions include WCA World Championship, WCA Continental Championships, Official WCA Competitions. Origin/development: International, 2004. The sport is actively practiced today.

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Classification

Category Other
Family Other
Level Main sport

Weitere Angaben

Aliases Rubik cube competition, Rubik Cube Competition
Tags speedcubing, other, weitere-sportart, sonstiges, rubik-cube-competition

Rules and format

Die Grundlagen

Ziel

The objective is to solve a puzzle as fast as possible after an official scramble while following the regulations.

Teilnehmer

Individual events with open rankings depending on event.

Teamgröße

Individual sport; organisation and delegates administer the competition.

Spielfeld

Competition table with timer, mat, scrambling area, and judge.

Dauer

Rounds consist of attempts; results are ranked by best time or average.

Wertung

Timed result, average, best time, or fewest-moves score depending on event.

Gewinnbedingung

Fastest valid time or best average wins.

Ausrüstung

  • puzzle
  • speedcubing timer
  • stack mat
  • scramble and score sheets

Wichtige Regelpunkte

  • time penalty
  • DNF
  • incorrect inspection
  • puzzle/scramble violation

Regelquellen

Federations and sources

Federations

  • World Cube Association (WCA)