description Rubik's 5x5 Cube Overview
The Rubik's 5x5 Cube, commonly known as the Professor's Cube, is a mechanical twisty puzzle invented by Udo Krell and first sold by Uwe Meffert in 1983. It is a 5x5x5 variation of the standard 3x3 Rubik's Cube, featuring 98 smaller movable pieces on six faces. The puzzle introduces additional complexity through its center edge pieces, requiring solvers to match edge pieces before completing the outer layers like a traditional Rubik's Cube. It remains a popular challenge for puzzle enthusiasts seeking a higher level of difficulty.
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What is another name for the Rubik's 5x5 Cube?
The Rubik's 5x5 Cube is commonly known as the Professor's Cube. It was first sold by Uwe Meffert in 1983, though it was originally invented by Udo Krell.
Who invented the Rubik's 5x5 Cube?
The puzzle was invented by Udo Krell as a complex 5x5x5 variation of the standard 3x3 Rubik's Cube. It was later mass-produced and brought to market by puzzle enthusiast Uwe Meffert.
How many pieces does a Rubik's 5x5 Cube have?
The Professor's Cube features exactly 98 smaller movable pieces spread across its six faces. This massive piece count introduces complex new mechanics compared to the standard 3x3.
What new mechanics does the 5x5 Cube introduce?
The 5x5 puzzle introduces new "wing" edge pieces and fixed center pieces that do not behave like the corners and centers of a 3x3. Solvers must learn new algorithms to fix "parity" errors that do not exist on standard Rubik's Cubes.
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