Rubik's Magic: Master Edition

Rubik's Magic: Master Edition

Rubik's Magic: Master Edition (also known as Master Magic) is a mechanical puzzle invented by the Hungarian sculptor and professor of architecture Ernő Rubik and first manufactured by Matchbox in 1987. It is a modification from the Rubik's Magic first published in 1980. The difference is that Master Magic consists of 12 square tiles, while Rubik's magic has only 8 tiles.^[1]

The goal of the game is no different than Rubik's Magic, which is to fold the puzzle from a 2 × 6 rectangular shape into a W-like shape with a certain tiles arrangement. Initially, the front side shows a set of 5 linked rings. After solved, the puzzle is in the shape of a W letter, and shows 5 unlinked rings on the back side of the previous initial state.^[2]

Rubik's Magic: Master Edition in solved state

Specifications

The puzzle has 12 panels interconnected with nylon wires. In a 2 × 6 rectangular shape, measuring approximately 4.25 inches (10.5cm) by 13 inches (32cm).^[1]

Competitions and World Records

The puzzle has become a regular venue in many speedsolving competitions, including the semiannual World Rubik's Cube Championship organised by WCA.^[3]

Ernie Pulchny (USA) holds the current record for single solving (1.68 seconds) and average solving with 5 attempts (1.75 seconds).^[4]

See also

• Speedsolving
• Rubik's cube
• Combination puzzles
• Mechanical puzzles

References

1. ^ ^{a b} "Rubik's Magic Rings 12" (in English). Hungarian Cube Store. 2010. http://huncube.com/rubik-s-magic-rings-12. Retrieved 2010-06-02. 
2. ^ "Jaap's Puzzle Page: Master Magic" (in English). http://www.jaapsch.net/puzzles/magicmast.htm. Retrieved 2010-06-01. 
3. ^ "WCA Competitions" (in English). WCA. 2010. http://www.worldcubeassociation.org/results/competitions.php. Retrieved 2010-06-01. 
4. ^ "WCA Official Results" (in English). WCA. 2010. http://www.worldcubeassociation.org/results/e.php?i=mmagic. Retrieved 2010-06-01. 

External links

• Rubik's Cube Official Site
• WCA Official Site
• Jaap's Puzzle Page