Magic Cube 4D is a software that emulates a fourth-dimensional Rubik's Cube.
Magic Cube 4D is an innovative project that presents a fully functional four-dimensional analog of Rubik's cube. The puzzle is depicted in its solved state in the image above, and an interactive applet version can be accessed by clicking on the image. To attempt solving the puzzle, you can download the complete application below. Before doing so, be sure to read the FAQ section for a detailed description of the puzzle.
In case the Java applet or application fails to launch, installing a Java virtual machine may be necessary. A current one can be found through the provided link. The development of Magic Cube 4D is shared between Don Hatch, Melinda Green, and Jay Berkenbilt, who recently joined the team for Linux support and source control. Don and Jay successfully solved the puzzle first, making use of the move macro facility in the UNIX version.
Roice Nelson achieved the first puzzle solution without any macros, building on Philip Marshall's 3D "Ultimate Solution to Rubik's Cube." Roice, along with others, have continued to discover shorter solutions utilizing his techniques. The record for the shortest solution currently held by Roice took only 334 twists. Documentation of these and other milestones, as well as a hall of fame, can be found on the MagicCube4D website.
The mathematically inclined may also find interest in the number of possible states for the 4D cube, equivalent to (24!x32!)/2 x 16!/2 x 2^23 x (3!)^31 x 3 x(4!/2)^15 x 4, which can also be expressed as 32! 24! 16! 2^22 6^32 12^15.
To be added to the MagicCube4D hall of fame, send your log file after solving the puzzle, with or without referring to the available solution. Overall, Magic Cube 4D provides an exciting challenge for Rubik's cube enthusiasts and math aficionados alike.
In case the Java applet or application fails to launch, installing a Java virtual machine may be necessary. A current one can be found through the provided link. The development of Magic Cube 4D is shared between Don Hatch, Melinda Green, and Jay Berkenbilt, who recently joined the team for Linux support and source control. Don and Jay successfully solved the puzzle first, making use of the move macro facility in the UNIX version.
Roice Nelson achieved the first puzzle solution without any macros, building on Philip Marshall's 3D "Ultimate Solution to Rubik's Cube." Roice, along with others, have continued to discover shorter solutions utilizing his techniques. The record for the shortest solution currently held by Roice took only 334 twists. Documentation of these and other milestones, as well as a hall of fame, can be found on the MagicCube4D website.
The mathematically inclined may also find interest in the number of possible states for the 4D cube, equivalent to (24!x32!)/2 x 16!/2 x 2^23 x (3!)^31 x 3 x(4!/2)^15 x 4, which can also be expressed as 32! 24! 16! 2^22 6^32 12^15.
To be added to the MagicCube4D hall of fame, send your log file after solving the puzzle, with or without referring to the available solution. Overall, Magic Cube 4D provides an exciting challenge for Rubik's cube enthusiasts and math aficionados alike.
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