The world record for solving a standard Rubik’s Cube, set by Australian Feliks Zemdegs, is a blazing fast 5.66 seconds. Although Zemdegs is the current Rubik’s Cube king, even he would be in awe of the Pacific Science Center’s new, 35-foot tall “Groovik’s Cube,” part of the Center’s new Puzzle Palooza Exhibit, officially opening to the public on Saturday.
The centerpiece of the exhibit, the “Groovik’s Cube”, is an illuminated, 3-player interactive experience inspired by the classic Rubik’s Cube puzzle. Challengers choose a difficulty and then have to communicate with fellow players to move the lights and solve the cube on a massive scale.
Created by a Seattle-based non-profit Groovlabs, the Cube was first showcased for the annual Burning Man festival in 2009. The Cube is constructed from fabric and steel, and is lit by high-powered LED lights.
In addition to the giant puzzle, an array of smaller (yet equally frustrating) brainteasers will keep attendees’ brains busy while they wait for their try at the “Groovik’s Cube”.
The current fastest solve time for the giant cube is 50 minutes, according to Groovlabs’ Project Leader Mike Tyka’s blog, but the Science Center plans to bring in a few master ‘cubers’ to give it a go during the exhibit’s run.
The exhibit will run through March, and is included with the Pacific Science Center’s normal admission tickets.
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