description Rubiks Magic Overview
Rubik's Magic is a mechanical folding puzzle designed by Hungarian inventor Ernő Rubik and first manufactured by Matchbox in 1986. The original puzzle uses eight square tiles arranged in a two-by-four rectangle, joined by flexible strings or hinges that let the array fold into different forms; the solving task involves manipulating the panels so the printed rings become interlinked.
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What is Rubik's Magic?
Rubik's Magic is a mechanical folding puzzle invented by Hungarian designer Ernő Rubik. The original version was first manufactured by Matchbox in 1986.
How many tiles does the original Rubik's Magic have?
The original puzzle uses eight square tiles arranged in a two-by-four rectangle. Flexible strings or hinges allow the arrangement to fold and change shape.
How does Rubik's Magic work?
Players manipulate the connected tiles by folding and unfolding the rectangular array into different configurations. Its movement comes from the flexible connections between the eight tiles rather than from rotating cube faces.
Is Rubik's Magic the same puzzle as the Rubik's Cube?
No, Rubik's Magic is a folding tile puzzle, while the Rubik's Cube is a rotating three-dimensional cube. Rubik's Magic uses eight tiles in a two-by-four layout and dates to 1986.
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