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Welcome to the home page of Ultimate Magic Cube (UMC), the computer program that lets you create your own Rubik's cube like puzzles. This program is for the true Rubik enthusiast who can't get enough of the twisty puzzles.
You can download a demo version for free to see what UMC can do. The demo has nine puzzles which are playable. With the full version you can make countless more puzzles of your own. Below is a tour of what UMC has to offer.
System requirements: The best test is to try the demo version on your computer. If it works, the full version will work as well. Windows XP or Vista (I haven't tried UMC on older operating systems, but it might work), NVidia 5000 series videocard (or ATI equivalent) or better, Directx 9 or better.
If you want the full version you can send me 7.50 euros to my Paypal account: wmeesen@gmail.com, don't forget to send me your e-mail adres too. I will send you the full version via e-mail. If you want to contact me for any comments or questions, mail me at wmeesen@gmail.com.
The program works by first having a platonic solid as a shape. There are 5 platonic solids: Tetrahedron, Cube, Octahedron, Dodecahedron and Icosahedron:
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Then cuttingplanes are added to the shape. There are 3 types of cuttingplanes: Cuttingplanes which are parallel to the faces of the shape, 'parallel' to the points of the shape or parallel to the edges of the shape. Here are three pictures to make it clearer:
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Cuttingplanes parallel to the faces |
Cuttingplanes 'parallel' to the points |
Cuttingplanes parallel to the edges |
These 3 types of cuttingplanes can also be mixed together on one shape:
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Face and point cuttingplanes mixed together |
Face and edge cuttingplanes mixed together |
This gives almost limitless possibilities, from traditional puzzles:
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to mixed cubes, some of which are all new:
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The second feature of UMC is to connect any cubies you like to make certain rotations impossible (a so called bandaged puzzle). This can greatly increase the difficulty of a puzzle.
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The third feature of UMC is to allow the cubies to have an orientation by giving the outside coloured stickers faded colours. Thus a cuby not only has to be on the right spot, but also has to have the right orientation:
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This is the end of the tour. I hope you will enjoy the program as much as I enjoyed creating it. If you have any ideas of improving the program, don't hesitate to mail me at wmeesen@gmail.com.
Jaap's Puzzle Page (lots of twisty and permutation puzzles, most with playable applets)
Magic Cube 4D (a lot of fun, if 3D is not enough for you)
Magic Cube 5D (idem with 4D, and will blow your mind ;)