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Advanced Rubik & Variant Studio

A puzzle studio where a move can change which moves are legal next. Begin with Latch Cube, then compare directional locks, bandages, coupled turns and reactive variants through synchronized 3D puzzles, flat nets and local route graphs.

A move changes the state space
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Brochure →Open project ↗
  1. ▣

    Choose the mechanics

    Select a variant with explicit move constraints and state changes.

  2. ↻

    Make a legal turn

    Watch the move alter both the puzzle and future possibilities.

  3. ⌘

    Inspect another view

    Relate the 3D puzzle to its net and available routes.

  4. ↺

    Explore a route back

    Use the supported solving tools to examine how the constraints matter.

The interesting state includes the rules for the next move, not only the arrangement of pieces.

The solution-route map and an alternate-state preview expose the explored move structure.
The solution-route map and an alternate-state preview expose the explored move structure.
Corner Spin variant playback and its puzzle-family selector show rules beyond the ordinary cube.
Corner Spin variant playback and its puzzle-family selector show rules beyond the ordinary cube.
A puzzle state shown in synchronized 3D and flattened views.
A puzzle state shown in synchronized 3D and flattened views.