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Four-Dimensional Rubik's Cube Craziness

Posted by simoniker on from the my-mind-hurt-enough-solving-the-original dept.

roice writes "Rubik's junkies and puzzlers will be interested in this software rendered four-dimensional analog of Rubik's Cube. With over 1.75E120 possible combinations, it's a mind bender. Free versions are available for both Windows and Linux, and they even publish their source code for download. Solving it will get your name listed in their Hall Of Fame, and there is also a running competition for the most efficient solution. To help get you started, you can check out a solution algorithm based on techniques used to solve the popular three-dimensional version."

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  1. nooo by marvy666 · · Score: 5, Funny

    it took me long enough to finish the real thing.

  2. Re:Great. by YoungFelon · · Score: 5, Funny

    instead of greasing it to make it go faster, you ad space-time fabric softener.

  3. Technique number one by RLiegh · · Score: 5, Funny

    Apply a screwdriver to it; reassemble in the proper order.

    Um, though that may be a little hard with the program, I'll admit.

    Maybe if I apply the screwdriver to the ~~++5#Q%NO CARRIER

  4. Comment removed by account_deleted · · Score: 5, Funny

    Comment removed based on user account deletion

  5. thats an easy one by becktabs · · Score: 5, Funny

    and there is also a running competition for the most efficient solution.

    duh...just peel off the stickers.

  6. Be pepared... by LeiGong · · Score: 5, Funny

    Just a word of warning to the foolish and brave. Before you tackle the 4^4 hypercube, make sure you buy an ergonomic mouse and mousepad. My guess is you'll probably develop super-carpal tunnel syndrome before you even you match one side of the damn cube. Also be sure to stockpile a few extra mouses, there's no knowing how many of them you'll be throwing against the wall.

  7. When I was a kid by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I memorized the solutions to the Rubik's Cube so everyone would think I was smart! Haha, fooled them!

    Now I just get drunk and masturbate a lot.

  8. Re:Lego Solution by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Ahhhhhhhh!

    It's LEGO, not LEGO's, not Lego's, not lego's, not lEGO's, not leGO's, not legO's, not lego'S, not LeGo's, not lEgO'S.

    It's not LEGOS, legos, LEGOS'.. ITS LEGO

    "I have one LEGO, I have two LEGO, I have many LEGO. I enjoy playing with LEGO"

    1 LEGO = LEGO
    2 LEGO = STILL LEGO

    No farking S!!

    Ok I feel better now. :)

  9. Re:Most efficient solution by fidget42 · · Score: 5, Funny
    1) Click OPTIONS
    2) Click SOLVE

    Two clicks... anyone do better?
    Umm..
    3) PROFIT?
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    The dogcow says "Moof!"
  10. 1-D Rubik's Cube! by pyrote · · Score: 5, Funny

    I found this great 1-D Rubik's Cube, here, I can embed it here on this page:

    .

    The interface is simple: just look at it. Quantum mechnaics dictates that observing it changes it's state so just assume it's solved.

    Here is a magnified version:

    .

    If you still have trouble with it, my book will be coming out pretty soon.

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    THE WORLD IS GOING TO END!!!! eventually.