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The 2×2×2 twisty cube is a mechanical puzzle consisting of eight corner pieces without edge or center pieces, making it a smaller variant of the classic Rubik's Cube. Larry Nichols patented a 2×2×2 magnetic puzzle in Canada in 1972, predating Ernő Rubik's 1974 invention. Meffert's produced a version marketed as the Pocket Cube under their puzzle line.
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How is Meffert's Pocket Cube different from a standard Rubik's Cube?
Meffert's Pocket Cube is a 2x2x2 twisty cube, meaning it does not have center or edge pieces like the standard 3x3x3 Rubik's Cube. The player only has to solve the eight corner blocks to complete the puzzle.
Who originally patented the concept of a 2x2 cube?
The concept for the pocket cube is tied to Larry Nichols's 1972 Canadian patent for a 2x2x2 puzzle held together by magnets. This predates the famous 1974 patent of the modern 3x3 cube by Ernő Rubik.
What company produces the Meffert's Pocket Cube?
The puzzle is produced by Meffert's, a puzzle brand founded by Uwe Mèffert. Mèffert has been manufacturing and popularizing rotational puzzles since the original Rubik's Cube craze of the early 1980s.
Does the Meffert's Pocket Cube feature standard color stickers?
Yes, standard versions of the puzzle feature the classic six colors (white, yellow, red, orange, blue, and green) on the faces of the cubes. Modern Meffert's versions often use durable plastic tiles instead of traditional paper stickers.
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