Games & Puzzles
Speedcubing
A method always solves it; speed is a separate problem
Separate two things: solving and speed. A layer-by-layer beginner method gets you to a first solve in an hour or two and almost anyone can do it. Going fast is a different pursuit, requiring finger technique, many more algorithms and better hardware. A cheap speed cube turns far more smoothly than a retail one.
First stepBuy a speedcube, follow a layer-by-layer beginner tutorial, and solve all six sides for the first time.
Barriers
Cost to start
Under $50
Going deep → $300–2k
Alone or with people
On your own
Effort
Sitting
Without a teacher?
Self-taught
One session takes
Under 30 min
Where
At home
Why people take it up
Skills
BuildsMemorising patterns and linesThinking in three dimensions