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World Cube Association

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The World Cube Association (WCA) is a non-profit organization that governs competitions for twisty puzzles, such as the well-known Rubik's Cube.[1]

Rubik's Cubes requires quick pattern-recognition, quick thinking, and execution. Autistic competitor Max Park set the world record in 2023. He beat the puzzle in 3.13 seconds. [2]

The events recorded by the World Cube Association are the following:

  1. 2x2x2 Cube

2. 3x3x3 Cube (The original Rubik's Cube)

3. 4x4x4 Cube (The Master Cube)

4. 5x5x5 Cube (Professor Cube)

5. 6x6x6 Cube (Not made by Rubik's)

6. 7x7x7 Cube (Not made by Rubik's)

7. 3x3x3 OH ( one-handed )

8. 2x2x2 OH ( one-handed )

9. NxNxN Cubes Blindfolded

10. Square-1

11. Megaminx

12. Magic Clock

13. Skewb

14. Pyraminx

15. 3x3x3 Cube Multi-Blind

References

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  1. "WCA Regulations | World Cube Association". www.worldcubeassociation.org. Retrieved 2025-03-26.
  2. Newsource, C. N. N. (2023-06-16). "Family of man with autism who beat Rubik's Cube world record says it was 'therapy' for him". WKRC. Retrieved 2026-01-27.