What is the world's most popular puzzle?
World's Most Popular Puzzle
The Rubik's Cube is widely recognized as the world's most popular puzzle. Invented in 1974 by Ernő Rubik, this 3D combination puzzle has sold over 350 million units globally, making it the best-selling puzzle game of all time. The puzzle challenges players to align all six faces of the cube so that each face is a single, uniform color. It has inspired international competitions, speed-solving communities, and countless books, websites, and tutorials dedicated to its solution.
- Inventor: Ernő Rubik
- First Released: 1974
- Units Sold: Over 350 million
Other honorable mentions include crossword puzzles and Sudoku, which are also extremely popular worldwide, but the Rubik's Cube is generally considered the most iconic and best-selling puzzle in history.