Cube Kala
Master the Art of Cubes
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Controls & Notation

  • Keyboard: U D L R F B
  • Modifiers: Hold Shift for Counter-Clockwise (Prime)
  • Double Turns: Press 2 after a face
  • Mouse: Drag across cube faces to rotate slices. Right-click drag to rotate camera.
  • Timer: Spacebar to start/stop timer.

How to Solve

Unlike a standard 3x3 where you match colors, the Mirror Cube is solved by matching shapes and heights. The mechanics are identical to a 3x3, meaning algorithms like CFOP or Roux work perfectly.

Tip: Start by finding the thickest center piece, and build your cross flush against it!

Records & Trivia

  • Inventor: Hidetoshi Takeji (2006)
  • Permutations: 43,252,003,274,489,856,000
  • 3x3 WR Single: 3.13s (Max Park)
  • Mirror Blocks: Unofficial records are sub-10 seconds!