Rubik’s Cube Delhi Open 2017

Our mind has the power to solve the problems that may seem most complex at first glance. The Rubik’s Cube
is one such 3-D combination puzzle, invented by Hungarian sculptor and professor of architecture Ernő Rubik
, originally called the magic cube. It boasts of approximately 43 Quintillion scrambled states with only one
solved state. It took Ernő Rubik one month to solve his own puzzle. And the Rubik’s cube is one of the
simplest mechanical puzzles. A 4x4x4 Cube (Rubik’s Revenge) and Megaminx are examples of puzzles with
more complicated mechanisms.

The complexity involved may make it sound like it would take a genius to solve it. However, with the
development of advanced speedsolving methods and puzzle hardware, there is a big community of puzzle
enthusiasts who can solve these puzzles in minutes, and often lesser. Tryst IIT Delhi welcomes all
speedsolving enthusiasts to compete in Rubik’s Cube Delhi Open, breaking their personal bests and
witnessing the best puzzle solvers in the country live in action.

Competition Brief

The competition will be governed by the World Cube Association(WCA) ​Regulations​. WCA governs
competitions for all puzzles labelled as Rubik’s Puzzles. WCA organizes competitions all around the world and
has done so in over 120 countries. The goal of WCA is to have more competitions in more countries with
more people and more fun, under fair and equal conditions.

Rubik’s Cube Delhi Open was initiated in 2010 as a part of Tryst IIT Delhi and has witnessed many national
records being broken since then. All results secured in the competition will be uploaded in the WCA
Database and each participant will receive their national, continental and global rankings in all the events
he/she participates in.

Eligibility

● This competition is open to everyone. There is no age criteria

● Pre register for the event through ​http://bit.ly/IITDRubiksgame
● The participants must also pre-register on World Cube Association website after making a WCA
account if they do not have one

Competition Structure

The competition comprises of 11 events from the 18 officially recognized by WCA:

● 3x3 Rubik’s Cube
Famous for being the best selling toy in the world of all time, the 3 layered puzzle boasts of 43
quintillion permutations - only of them being the solved state.

● 2x2 Cube
A smaller version of the 3x3 Cube, this is the easiest puzzle to solve. Yet, solving it requires skill and
cannot be done purely by luck.
● 4x4 Cube
3 layers was too easy? How about an additional layer? This puzzle is the smallest puzzle that a
computer hasn’t been able to solve optimally.
● 3x3 One Handed
Why solve with two hands when you can solve with one? Taking support from any body part is not
allowed.
● 3x3 Blindfolded
This adds a whole new challenge to solving the cube. The cube needs to be first memorized and then
solved blindfolded. Memorization time is also included in the total time.
● 3x3 Multiple Blindfolded
This is the most difficult WCA event. The participant is given 10 minutes per cube for up to 6 cubes
and 60 minutes total for any number more than that. The participant must memorize all cubes before
donning the blindfold. The score is calculated as (Number of cubes Solved - Number of cubes
Unsolved) and time taken is used to break ties.
● 3x3 With Feet
Sometimes solving the puzzle in itself is not the challenge, but turning the puzzle is. The competitor
must inspect and solve the puzzle using only his/her feet.
● Pyraminx
A tetrahedron invention by Uwe Mefferts. It is the easiest non cubic puzzle to solve.
● Megaminx
Known for being the WCA event with most number of sides, i.e. 12 sides. This puzzle is conceptually
similar to a Rubik’s cube but more demanding.
● 3x3 Fewest Moves Challenge (FMC)
A scramble sequence is given and the competitor gets a time of 1 hour to find the shortest possible
solution. It is a pure test of algorithm than speed.
● Square-1
This beautiful puzzle can change its shape. In a solved state, it looks like a cube. But when scrambled,
it can take very fancy shapes.
 3x3 Cube Megaminx

Pyraminx Square - 1

Event Format

● All events except 3x3 Blindfolded, 3x3 Multiple Blindfolded and Fewest Moves Challenge will be held
in an average of 5 format. The best and worst solve will be removed and the mean of other 3 will be
used as the result.
● For a description about detailed format of all events, please refer to ​WCA Regulations​.
● This ​video​ should give you a visual explanation of the solving procedure and the important rules.
● If this is your first competition, this ​video will give you a good description of what to expect at your
first competition.

Number of Rounds

● There will be different number of rounds in each event between 1 and 4 depending on the
participation. This will be notified to all participants once registrations end and before the
competition begins.
● The top x fastest participants in each round will qualify to the next round. x will be different for each
event and will be announced before the competition starts.
Live Results

● Live results for the competition will be broadcasted on ​live.cubecomps.com​.

● Participants may use this link in real time to check if they have qualified to the next round or not.

Prizes
● Cash Prizes to Top 3 Winners of each event
● Vouchers and goodies from Cubelelo to 15 overall best performers of the tournament
● Vouchers to all the participant who register and attends the event
● Certificate of merit from World Cube Association to all the winners of every round
● Certificate of participation from World Cube Association to each participant who reaches final round

Contact Person

Tarun Jain
Events Co-ordinator
Ph:​ +91-9717268313
E-mail:​ ​tarun.jain@tryst-iitd.com