Rubiks Race — fast sliding game for two players

Rubik's Race is not a cube, but a competitive sliding board game for two players. Players shake the scrambler, reveal a 3×3 pattern, and slide tiles on their side until one player matches the pattern first. The game combines speed, attention, and finger coordination.

Who this game is for

• For families, children, and adults who enjoy fast logic games.
• For two players who want direct competition.
• For people who like the Rubik's theme but do not want to learn algorithms.
• If you are looking for a twisty puzzle, this is not a classic Rubik’s Cube.

Play feel

• Tiles slide quickly left, right, up, and down.
• The main pressure is speed: your opponent solves the same task at the same time.
• Rounds are short and good for repeated play.

Magnets and mechanism

• No magnets.
• The mechanism is a sliding board with tiles and a divider frame.
• The scrambler shows the 3×3 pattern to copy.

Size, weight and materials

• Type: sliding board game for two players.
• Layout: two 5×5 sides with a target 3×3 pattern.
• Contents: board, coloured tiles, and scrambler.
• Material: plastic components and cardboard packaging.

Main advantages

• Very simple rules.
• Playable immediately, without algorithms.
• Good family game.
• Trains speed and visual recognition.

Things to keep in mind

• Two players are needed for the full effect.
• Not a twisty puzzle.
• Tiles can be lost if not stored in the box.

How to use

Shake the scrambler, reveal the 3×3 pattern, and slide the tiles until you copy it. The winner is the first player to drop the divider frame on the completed side.

Packaging and contents

The set usually includes the Rubik's Race board, coloured tiles, and transparent scrambler. Exact packaging may vary by edition.