description Rubiks Clock Overview
Rubik’s Clock is a two-sided mechanical puzzle first marketed in 1988 and designed by Christopher Wiggs and Christopher Taylor. It has nine clock faces on each side, for 18 in total, and uses corner wheels and buttons to change the positions of linked hands; the objective is to set every clock to the target position at the same time. It is intended for puzzle solvers interested in mechanical manipulation, planning, and speed solving.
help Rubiks Clock FAQ
What is the objective of Rubik’s Clock?
The objective is to scramble the clock hands and then return every hand to the solved position. Rubik’s Clock has nine clock faces on each of its two sides, for 18 visible faces in total.
How do the buttons and corner wheels work on Rubik’s Clock?
Four corner wheels turn groups of linked clock hands, while four buttons determine which side and neighboring clocks are connected. A button pushed in on one side changes the mechanical relationship on the opposite side.
Who invented Rubik’s Clock and when was it marketed?
Rubik’s Clock was designed by Christopher Wiggs and Christopher Taylor and first marketed in 1988. Ernő Rubik’s name was used when the puzzle was brought to market.
How is Rubik’s Clock different from a Rubik’s Cube?
Rubik’s Clock is a flat, two-sided mechanical puzzle with 18 clock faces, rather than a cube with rotating colored layers. Its solution depends on linked hands, corner wheels, and four control buttons.
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