Speedcubing
Solve a scrambled cube in seconds through memorized algorithms.
~$38Cost to start
ModerateDifficulty
~15 minTime / session
1 setup step, ~$38 all in. Nothing to buy until you say so.
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The path14 quests
ASetting up1 thing to sort, in any order$10
- Get a proper speedcube, not the original brand
Then the quests
- Solve the cube unaided
- Solve the cube on your own
- Solve it from any scramble reliably
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