Rubik's Race
Rubik's Race Rulebook
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Contents
- Game base (2 pieces) with frame
- 48 Tile Frames
- 48 Colored Tile Squares
- Scrambler
Assembly
Scrambler: Remove the nine colored cubes from the plastic bag and place them in the spaces on the black base. Snap the clear top into the base by aligning the tabs with the slots.
Frame: Place the frame into the groove on either side of the game base and position at 90 degrees. Then push both game base pieces together.
Tiles: Push each colored tile square into the top of a tile frame until it snaps into place.
Get Ready!
Move the frame to the upright position. Randomly place four tiles of each color in the trays on either side. There should be a total of 24 tiles and one empty space in each tray.
Let's Play!
1. Shake the Scrambler
Place your hand over the Scrambler and give it a good shake to mix up the cubes. Keeping the Scrambler covered by your hand, shake it from side to side to settle the cubes into place.
2. Reveal the Pattern
Place the scrambler next to the game to reveal the pattern and begin the race! Note: If more than 4 squares of the same color appear in the Scrambler, just shake it again to create a new pattern.
3. Start Sliding
Players slide their tiles until the nine in the center of their trays match those in the Scrambler. The border row of tiles around the central pattern does not count in this game. Each player must copy the pattern as seen from his or her position, not sideways or upside-down.
Did You Win?
The first player to match the pattern slams down the frame and wins.
The winning player shakes the Scrambler to start the next race.
Other Ways to Play!
Relay Race
Using all 24 tiles, start with a random arrangement and race your way through these four patterns in sequence: I and L, Stripes, Cross (no touching tiles of the same color), Mix-up.
Three Color Contest
Trade tiles with your opponent so you each have eight tiles of three colors and race to create these patterns: Boxed-in, Book-ends, Octopus.
Cube Challenge
Try replacing the Scrambler with a Rubik's cube (sold separately) showing a random arrangement of colors (no more than four of each color on the sides facing the players). Each player must copy the pattern on the side facing him or her.
Reinvent Rubik's Race
There's no need to stop here. Use your imagination to create different patterns and make up your own rules so you can play your personal version of Rubik's Race.