Recreo Kids SCZ 2026

Inside the lively rooms of Juegoteca RECREO, the tables were packed with an eclectic array of mechanical puzzles spanning multiple geometric shapes and twisting mechanisms. Across Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, solving mats clicked steadily on April 10, 2026, as competitors tackled everything from traditional cubes to tetrahedral Pyraminxes and skew-axis challenges. The one-day gathering welcomed a field of 28 competitors to test their preparation across 5 distinct events and 6 rounds of high-energy solving.

The hallmark of Recreo Kids SCZ 2026 was the sheer breadth of disciplines contested in rapid succession. Enthusiasts following the speedcubing action saw the spotlight shift continually between the classic 3x3x3 Cube, the miniaturized 2x2x2 Cube, the tetrahedral Pyraminx, the corner-turning Skewb, and the shape-shifting Square-1. Each format brought its own distinct algorithms and mechanical hurdles, turning the single-day schedule into a dynamic showcase of versatile solving abilities.

Samuel Galarce Moscoso produced a commanding all-around performance by securing a pair of gold medals in the multi-layered lineup. In the premier 3x3x3 Cube event, which brought together 26 competitors across two competitive rounds, Galarce Moscoso locked up first place with a winning average of 8.47 seconds and the tournament best single of 6.34 seconds. Fabricio Andrés Yañez Terrazas finished second with an average of 10.93 seconds, while Alvaro Javier Viscarra Catacora rounded out the podium in third with an 11.44 average, defining the top of the 3x3 results.

Galarce Moscoso matched that success on the smaller 2x2x2 Cube, topping a field of 21 solvers with a 2.86 winning average and a lightning-fast 1.49 single. The competition behind him remained fierce, as Fabricio Andrés Yañez Terrazas took the runner-up spot with a 3.47 average and a 2.55 single, and Nicolás Mendoza Peña secured third place with a 4.68 average. The round also saw notable marks logged by Daniel Baldiviezo, who finished with a 5.93 average and a 5.10 single, alongside Joseph Daniel Blas Sanchez from Peru, who registered a 4.89 average.

Beyond the traditional cubes, the specialized events highlighted the versatility demanded at Recreo Kids SCZ 2026. Antonio Adorno Suarez delivered a dominant showing in the 22-competitor Pyraminx event, seizing first place with a 2.60 winning average and a 2.42 single. Fabricio Andrés Yañez Terrazas picked up another silver medal with a 4.76 average, while Facundo Mauricio Torrico Calustro secured third at 5.07. The Pyraminx bracket proved to be one of the day fastest disciplines, contrasting sharply with the complex shape variations seen later in the schedule.

The technical demands peaked during the Skewb and Square-1 finals. In Skewb, Santiago Cuellar Ortiz captured the title with an average of 5.40 seconds and a best single of 3.68 seconds, narrowly holding off Fabricio Andrés Yañez Terrazas, who recorded a 5.80 average, and Joseph Daniel Blas Sanchez, who finished third with 7.51. In Square-1, José Dyland Molina Noha conquered the twisting layers to win in 19.35 seconds, backed by a 12.89 single. Fabricio Andrés Yañez Terrazas claimed silver with a 22.47 average, and Joseph Daniel Blas Sanchez collected bronze with 46.78, completing a haul of 13 podium places for Bolivia and 2 for Peru.

Away from the top steps of the podium, the tournament served as an ideal platform for competitors achieving massive personal breakthroughs. Annette Rockhold dropped time substantially across her two events, slashing her 3x3x3 Cube best by 35.6 percent down to 54.39 seconds and cutting her Pyraminx best by 33.9 percent to 7.16 seconds on her way to 9th place. Emiliano Mendoza Quinteros delivered huge leaps of his own, improving his 3x3x3 personal best by 25.2 percent to 34.07 seconds and taking 23.6 percent off his 2x2x2 best with a mark of 7.72 seconds. Alejandro Jhoel Cruz Cruz also made significant progress, recording a 21.97 single on the 3x3x3 Cube to beat his former mark by 10.4 percent.

For several participants, this WCA competition was about tackling entirely new puzzles on the official stage. Alessia Gareca Chambi registered a 16.9 percent improvement on the 3x3x3 Cube with a 1:04.07 personal best while logging her first official attempts in 2x2x2 Cube with a 12.86 single and Pyraminx with a 15.59 single. Alexander Fuentes Ricaldez made his first career attempt at 2x2x2 Cube with a 9.63 single, while Agustin Franco Romero took part in his first WCA competition, recording a 55.46 on 3x3x3 Cube and a 10.86 on 2x2x2 Cube. In addition, Sebastián Chucusea Vedia completed his first tournament attempt with a 36.56 on the 3x3x3 Cube, and Souad Bechrir Launay registered an official Pyraminx debut of 12.96 seconds.

The memorable day of speed cubing at Juegoteca RECREO proved how much excitement a multi-event slate can generate. From the first turn of the classic Rubik's Cube to the rapid triangular rotations of the Pyraminx, the gathering delivered sharp competition across every division. As this cubing competition concluded its final round in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, the diverse challenges set a vibrant benchmark for the region solvers heading into the next chapter of the 2026 season.