Rubik’s Showdown (4×4 Speedcube)

Competition Category

Standard 4×4 Rubik’s Cube Competition

Grade Eligibility

• •Grade 3 to Grade 12 (Group A to Group D)

Task

Participants must solve a standard 4×4 Rubik’s Cube within the given time. The participant with the fastest valid solving time will be ranked highest.

Official Guidelines

1. 1Cube Requirements:

• •Standard 4×4 Rubik’s Cube only.
• •Participants must bring their own 4×4 cube in proper mechanical working condition.
• •Any electronic, motorized, or specially modified cubes providing an unfair advantage are strictly prohibited.
• •Organizers reserve the right to inspect all cubes prior to scrambling.

1. 2Scrambling Procedure:

• •Each cube will be scrambled by official event marshals/judges following standardized scramble sequences.
• •Participants must not observe or interfere with the scrambling process.

1. 3Procedure & Timing:

• •Official timing mats/stopwatches will record each solve.
• •Competitors start on the judge's signal and stop timer immediately upon finishing.
• •A cube is considered solved only when all six faces are completely resolved into uniform colors.
• •Multiple attempts will be permitted as decided by organizers; best valid solve time is ranked.

1. 4Fair Play:

• •No external notes, algorithmic cheat sheets, smartwatches, or phones permitted during solve.