Rubik’s Magic Square Number
Keywords:
Rubik’s Cube, Magic Square, Mathematical Game, Gaussian Elimination, Educational InnovationAbstract
This study aims to develop a prototype 3×3 Rubik’s Cube that incorporates the mathematical concept of magic squares in place of traditional colored faces. Each face of the cube is designed to display a unique magic square with distinct magic constants: 12, 21, 30, 39, 48, and 57. Although the cube retains the standard rotational mechanics of a conventional Rubik’s Cube, players must apply mathematical reasoning and logical thinking to arrange the numbers correctly according to the magic square rules. The Magic Rubik serves as an innovative educational tool that enhances analytical thinking, problem-solving, and mathematical skills.
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