The Rubik's Cube is a 3D combination puzzle invented in 1974 by Hungarian architect Ernő Rubik. It consists of a cube made up of smaller colored squares on each face, with the goal of aligning all squares of the same color on each side. The standard cube has six faces, each with a different color. To solve the Rubik's Cube, players twist and turn the layers to mix the colors and then attempt to return it to its original state. The puzzle has gained worldwide popularity, leading to competitions and a community of enthusiasts who develop various solving methods.