Rubik's Magic: Master Edition
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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.
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.
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Ernie Pulchny (USA) holds the current record for single solving (1.68 seconds) and average solving with 5 attempts (1.75 seconds).
Puzzle
A puzzle is a problem or enigma that tests the ingenuity of the solver. In a basic puzzle, one is intended to put together pieces in a logical way in order to come up with the desired solution...
invented by the Hungarian
Hungary
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sculptor and professor of architecture
Architecture
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Ernő Rubik
Erno Rubik
Ernő Rubik is a Hungarian inventor, architect and professor of architecture. He is best known for the invention of mechanical puzzles including Rubik's Cube , Rubik's Magic, Rubik's Magic: Master Edition, Rubik's Snake and Rubik's 360....
and first manufactured by Matchbox
Matchbox (toy company)
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in 1987. It is a modification from the Rubik's Magic
Rubik's Magic
Rubik's Magic, like Rubik's Cube, is a mechanical puzzle invented by the Hungarian sculptor and professor of architecture Ernő Rubik and first manufactured by Matchbox in the mid-1980s....
first published in 1980. The difference is that Master Magic consists of 12 square tiles, while Rubik's magic has only 8 tiles.
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.
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).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 WCAWorld Cube Association
The World Cube Association is an organization that regulates and holds Rubik's Cube competitions. It was founded by Ron van Bruchem of the Netherlands and Tyson Mao of the United States...
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Ernie Pulchny (USA) holds the current record for single solving (1.68 seconds) and average solving with 5 attempts (1.75 seconds).